Charles Oliveira thinks his grappling is miles ahead of Islam Makhachev ’s. The former UFC lightweight champion is unbeaten in his past 11 fights, but was stripped of his belt when he failed to make weight for his title defense against Justin Gaethje at UFC 274. Oliveira submitted “The Highlight” in Round 1. With the lightweight title currently vacant, Oliveira (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC) will serve as one half of the next title fight. Makhachev has been chomping at the bit for his shot , but Oliveira doesn’t think he’s earned it. “I’ve never ran from a fight and the lightweight champion is called Charles Oliveira,” Oliveira said in an interview with ESPN Brazil (h/t ESPN )
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Charles Oliveira on Islam Makhachev: ‘What he does best, I do 10 times more’ – MMA Junkie