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Oliveira fight is Makhachev’s chance to step out of Khabib’s shadow, Cormier says
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The fight against Brazilian Charles Oliveira is a chance for Russian Islam Makhachev to step out of the shadow of his friend, undefeated fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov. This Metaratings.ru said the former champion in two weight categories Daniel Cormier.
“This is a great opportunity for Islam to shine, this is a very important moment in his career. This is the moment when you finally step out of Khabib’s shadow. All this time, he was rather known as a close friend and training partner of Khabib. It is time for Islam to come out and be the champion. And many people know that he can become one,” said Cormier.
The fight between Makhachev and Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight belt 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
