Luke Rockhold makes Islam Makhachev Charles Oliveira pick × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA UFC News He s not going to be able to play his game - Former training partner Luke Rockhold believes Islam Makhachev s man strength will nullify Charles Oliveira s BJJ By Caleb Gebrewold Modified 29 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share From left to right: Luke Rockhold, Islam Makhachev, and Charles Oliveira Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev are set to fight for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 280 in October. Former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold shared his thoughts on the highly anticipated fight. UFC@ufcThe fight you’ve all been asking for @CharlesDoBronxs vs @MakhachevMMA is set for the LW title [ #UFC280 @VisitAbuDhabi @InAbuDhabi #InAbuDhabi ]443168669The fight you’ve all been asking for @CharlesDoBronxs vs @MakhachevMMA is set for the LW title [ #UFC280 @VisitAbuDhabi @InAbuDhabi #InAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/GhqjbwZ0LM Speaking on the Submission Radio podcast, the recently retired Luke Rockhold was asked for his thoughts on the upcoming vacant lightweight title bout. Rockhold predicted that Islam Makhachev's "man strength" will give him an advantage over Charles Oliveira: "Islam's a man. He's got man strength. He's got man control. When he gets on top, it's going to be different. Oliveira's not going to be able to play his game... he's going to lock him down and he's going to start to work his way up and he's going to smother him." Rockhold did offer high praise for Oliveira, stating that the No.1-ranked lightweight is a demon with plenty of weapons. However, he would continue to praise Islam Makhachev, his American Kickboxing Academy teammate. Rockhold shared how he sparred with the No.4-ranked lightweight to drive home the point that Makhachev is shockingly strong and sturdy. Oliveira will be looking to reclaim the lightweight title after missing weight at UFC 274 and being stripped of the belt. Makhachev will be looking to become the lightweight champion in his first career title fight. Watch Luke Rockhold discuss Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev below (starting at the 22:35 mark): Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev s historical fight Charles Oliveira is currently on an 11-fight win streak that dates back to 2018. Islam Makhachev is on a 10-fight win streak dating back to 2016. UFC 280 will mark the first time in UFC history that both fighters in a title fight will enter with a win streak of at least 10 fights. MMA PACK@pack_mmaCharles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev will become the first ever UFC title fight when both fighters are on 10 plus win streaks. #UFC280 484Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev will become the first ever UFC title fight when both fighters are on 10 plus win streaks. #UFC280 https://t.co/h75QKxeyeP Oliveira and Makhachev have both dominated the lightweight division, putting them on a collision course. Both fighters possess skills on their feet and on the ground, leading many to believe that the main event fight of a stacked UFC 280 card will be an electric matchup. While some have questioned the competition that Makhachev has faced leading up to his title shot, it is impossible to doubt his talent. Oliveira, on the other hand, has faced top level talent while displaying an elite all-round skill set. No.5-ranked lightweight Michael Chandler believes that Islam Makhachev's lack of experience against the top of the division will give Charles Oliveira, his UFC 262 opponent, the advantage.MMA On Point@OnPointMMAMichael Chandler is picking Charles Oliveira to beat Islam Makhachev. Does he have a point? Source, MMA Fighting: mmafighting.com/2022/9/26/2335…72428Michael Chandler is picking Charles Oliveira to beat Islam Makhachev. Does he have a point? Source, MMA Fighting: mmafighting.com/2022/9/26/2335… https://t.co/qbIiRdUuXb Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by David Andrew × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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