Fights
Vasilevsky called Makhachov the favorite of the duel with Oliveira
Islam Makhachev / Photo: © Chris Unger / Contributor / UFC / Gettyimages.com
Russian MMA fighter Vyacheslav Vasilevsky told the Championship that he considers compatriot Islam Makhachev to be the favorite in the upcoming fight for the UFC lightweight title with Brazilian Charles Oliveira.
– Judging by the last fight, Oliveira recklessly goes forward, cuts himself, misses a lot of unnecessary blows. He was knocked down by Gati, somehow thoughtlessly went into the wheelhouse. Makhachev, on the other hand, fights with restraint, more rationally and thoughtfully.
He will not take risks – that’s one hundred percent, he will not exchange. Islam will be better in the standing position, but will only put pressure, after which he will transfer the opponent at the expense of the SAMBO school. After that, he will control from above and take round after round. I think the victory will be a referee’s decision,” Vasilevsky said.
The fight will take place on October 22 at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. Watch the live broadcast of the tournament card on the Match TV channel and the matchtv.ru website from 21:15 (Moscow time).
Source: Sportbox
