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The highly anticipated bout between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush is just hours away. Earlier, the two fighters were set to lock horns at UFC 288. However, due to an injury faced by ‘Do Bronx,’ the fight between the two got postponed to June 10, 2023. At the moment, fans are eagerly waiting for UFC 289, where Dariush and Oliveira will come face-to-face in the co-main event. The main event would be between Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana. The bout will be held at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. The thrilling aspect of the co-main event is that the winner between the Brazilian fighter and American fighter would get to fight against the UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev.

Oliveira and Makhachev have come face-to-face in UFC 280. Back then, Oliveira was the UFC lightweight champion. The Brazilian fighter, who is known for his submission skills, was not able to use the same against Makhachev. When the bout entered the second round, the Russian fighter tactically trapped Oliveira in an arm triangle choke. This ended up with Oliveira tapping out of the bout. At the moment, Makhachev mentions how Oliveira would have to beg UFC president Dana White for a title shot if he won against Dariush.

Islam Makhachev says Charles Oliveira needs to plead with Dana White

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At the moment, Islam Makhachev sits on the UFC lightweight throne. He has already gained a big name in the promotion with a whopping record of 24 victories and just one loss. Recently, the Russian fighter got in touch with the former UFC double champion, Daniel Cormier. In the video uploaded on Cormier’s YouTube channel, the two discussed the upcoming bout between Oliveira and Dariush. During the conversation, Makhachev said, Brother if he won tomorrow he have to say Dana White please give one more chance and I can beat him again…

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Makhachev made it clear that if ‘Do Bronx’ won the bout against Dariush, It would be the UFC boss who could help him next. However, even if Oliveira gets a title shot against Makhachev, the Russian fighter is confident of destroying Oliveira. He added, “Brother I think he don’t want to fight with me because I give him always hard time. What he can do? What he can do? His grappling is not working with me. I’m not scared his grappling, you know.”

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He added, “I can finish him again, I can knock him out you know because this bad match for him… everybody is scared of his grappling but this is my area, I am not scared of grappling.Charles Oliveira is the UFC fighter who has secured the most submission victories in the history of the promotion. However, Makhachev is confident that Oliveira’s grappling won’t work against him. The Russian fighter is already ready to face Oliveira for a second time. Who do you think will win between Oliveira and Dariush? Do let us know in the comments below.

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