MOSCOW, Oct 26, Ivan Orekhov. Belarusian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter , ex-champion of the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC) in heavy weight Andrei Orlovsky, in a conversation with, said that he had no doubts about the victory of the Russian Islam Makhachev over the Brazilian Charles Oliveira at the 280th numbered UFC tournament. On October 22, Makhachev won an early victory in Abu Dhabi over Oliveira to become the promotion's new lightweight champion. The next opponent of the Russian should be the UFC featherweight champion and the best fighter in the league, regardless of weight categories, Australian Alexander Volkanovski.
"Oliveira did not disappoint me: I was sure that Islam would win. But surprised that he won so quickly and easily. Strangling, Oliveira did a good job. Charles is handsome! He will recover, there will be many interesting fights — for sure, there will be a revenge with Islam. If you look, you can certainly find weaknesses (in the work of Islam). Volkanovski is a tough guy, this interesting fight won't end in the first round. I hope that Makhachev will win it", — the athlete noted.