Charles Oliveira is confident after the final showdowns against Islam Makhachev that he will get a first-round knockout victory in the main event of UFC 280.<\/p>\n
The stage is set for two of the best lightweights in the world right now to get their hands on the vacant title.<\/span><\/span> Charles Oliveira is fired up ahead of his fight and showed incredible intensity heading into UFC 280. After watching Islam Makhachev one last time before heading to the octagon, ‘Do Bronx’ sees him knock Makhachev out in the first<\/span><\/span> round.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n After the intense look at the ceremonial weigh-ins, Oliveira speaks to BT Sport about the emotions heading into this fight.<\/span><\/span> “He knows exactly what’s going to happen.<\/span><\/span> He is surfing on a wave that is not his own.<\/span><\/span> says “Do the Bronx”.<\/span><\/span> The Brazilian is also confident that the fight won’t go past the first round.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI think they\u2019re just talking a lot of crap,\u201d the Sao Paulo-born athlete said. \u201cAnd whenever we close that gate and we\u2019re inside the octagon we get to see the real champion.<\/strong><\/p>\n This Saturday, the LW division will once again have a champion \ud83d\udc51<\/p>\n [ #UFC280<\/a> | Prelims 10am ET on ESPNews | Main Card 2pm ET LIVE on @ESPNPlus<\/a> PPV ] pic.twitter.com\/HxHKwc9C7H<\/a><\/p>\n — UFC (@ufc) October 19, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n