“His coaching staff includes Khabib Nurmagomedov, and this is his weight class.
In this division, his colossal experience will be the best help for the victory of Islam.
I think that in such a tandem they will return the belt to Russia, ”Metaratings quotes Gadzhiev.
He stressed that “Makhachev is “ripe for a championship fight and for big victories.”
The Makhachev-Oliveira fight will be the main event of the UFC 280 evening in Abu Dhabi.
The fight will take place on October 22.
Recall that Oliveira lost the status of the reigning UFC lightweight champion due to a failed weigh-in.
Despite his victory, the title remained vacant.
On February 26, Makhachev defeated American Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night.
The 30-year-old fighter won by TKO in the first round.
The Russian has 22 wins and one loss in MMA.
Earlier it was reported that Oliveira and Makhachev will fight at UFC 280.