The Charles Oliveira who was preparing to defend his lightweight championship against Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at UFC 280 oozed with confidence. Talk to him for a few minutes and, though it was clear he respected his opponent, the sense came through loud and clear that he didn’t believe there was any way he could lose.
Charles Oliveira, current No. On the same card, No. 4 Beneil Dariush picked up an eighth straight win over former KSW double champion Mateusz Gamrot.
Originally, Oliveira and Dariush were scheduled to face each other in May at UFC 288. Due to an injury to the former champion, the fight was postponed. The two men will meet this weekend, during the co-main event of UFC 289. As the clash approaches, Dariush is confident, and predicts a dominant victory.
Charles Oliveira has become gentrified?
“I think Charles Oliveira didn’t start his camp when he should have,” Beneil Dariush said. “He tried to catch up and had to overtrain, and that’s how he got injured. Comfort is an enemy for athletes like us…”
“And I think Charles Oliveira has become really comfortable. He is most certainly a rich man now and he lives well. These are things that can cause you problems, make you lack desire. This is something that could take place in his life. »
Charles Oliveira for his part, insisted that he will leave victorious in Vancouver (Canada): “Dariush is a great fighter”, declared Charles Oliveira to Sports Illustrated. “He is one of the best in the world. If he thinks he’s going to dominate me, he’s wrong. I’ll be the one to walk away with my hand up. »
The winner of this duel will surely get the next title-shot against Islam Makhachev. Charles Oliveira has a golden opportunity to get revenge on the Dagestanis, and recover his belt. Beneil Dariush is only one step away from reaching the heights. See you on June 10.
