Makhachev’s cocky title fight prediction: ”My goal is … ”

Islam Makhachev will fight for the UFC lightweight title on October 22. Photo: Sergei Belski – USA TODAY Sports

In less than two weeks, No 4. ranked lightweight Islam Makhachev will fight former champion Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight title. In a recent interview with The National, he opened up on how he will take on the dangerous and well-rounded Brazilian.

“His last three or four opponents, they knock him down and nobody goes to grappling. Nobody tried to finish him there; nobody tried to do some ground and pound. That’s why nobody from these opponents could stop him,” Makhachev said.

”But I’m not scared of his jiu-jitsu skills, because I have good skills in Sambo and grappling and will give him a hard time in striking. That’s why I’m going to knock him down and try to finish him. Because this guy has most finishes in the UFC, my goal is I have to finish him. I’m going to take his record.”

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Islam Makhachev feels no pressure

Even though it’s by far the biggest fight of his career, the No. 4 ranked lightweight seemed to feel no pressure going into the octagon.

“It’s not going to be pressure because I know I’m training so hard, and I have people who support me and who push me so hard for this training camp. And I believe in my skills. That’s why it’s nothing special; I have big experience in this sport,” Makhachev said.

Another key to victory is having Khabib Nurmagomedov in the corner.

”Nobody has a corner like him. Nobody has some people close who can offer support like him.”

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