Former fighter Thomson said that the fight with Oliveira will be the hardest in Makhachev’s career
Former mixed martial artist (MMA) Josh Thomson spoke about the upcoming fight between Russian Islam Makhachev and Brazilian Charles Oliveira. His words are available on YouTube-Weighing In channel.
He predicted difficulties for Makhachev in the fight for the title. “I will be 100 percent honest – this is without a doubt the toughest fight in Islam’s career, because there will be a threat in every aspect. In the stand – a threat, in the stalls – a threat, ”said Thomson. He noted that he would support the Russian.
Makhachev will fight for the vacant title of champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in lightweight. The fight with Oliveira will take place in Abu Dhabi on October 22.
Oliveira is a former UFC champion. He was stripped of the belt due to a failed weigh-in prior to his bout against Justin Gaethje, which he later won. Thus, the Brazilian did not lose the belt in battle.
Makhachev has won ten consecutive victories in the UFC. The Russian has repeatedly spoken about his readiness to fight for the championship title. Makhachev trained for a long time with compatriot Khabib Nurmagomedov, a former UFC lightweight champion.
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