COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – Renato Moicano thinks it’s time people stopped betting against UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira . Oliveira (32-8 MMA, 20-8 UFC) was doubted in both his title fights against Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier, but he was able to fight through adversity and finish both men. Oliveira faces another stern test in knockout artist Justin Gaethje (23-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) in the main event of UFC 274 and although Moicano admits he thought his American Top Team mate, Poirier, would dethrone Oliveira, he won’t bet against the champ this time. “Charles Oliveira has shown tremendous skills on the ground, tremendous skills in the striking, and right now he’s the real deal,” Moicano told MMA Junkie. “You have to respect him.
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Renato Moicano: ‘Real deal’ Charles Oliveira finishes Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 – MMA Junkie