Charles Oliveira has lastly damaged his silence on the defeat by Islam Makhachev at UFC 280.
The Brazilian has prevented interviews and social media however spoke for the primary time about his devastating loss within the light-weight title battle in October.
Makhachev dominated all through earlier than successful by second-round submission to say the belt.
Islam Makhachev (left) defeated Charles Oliveira (proper) again in October at UFC 280
Alexander Volkanovski is the subsequent man up for the light-weight champion subsequent yr
Regardless of many believing it could be a more in-depth contest and the one-sided nature of the battle, Oliveira insists he would do nothing in a different way subsequent time.
He instructed Brazilian podcast Tremendous Lutas: ‘Islam was higher. I’ve no excuses however I would not do something totally different from what I did.
‘I noticed some individuals speaking s—t, saying I used to be strolling with lions within the week of the battle. They know nothing. I understand how a lot I skilled for this battle.’
Oliveira is but to have one other battle deliberate however Makhachev can be going through Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 subsequent yr.
The Australian is transferring up a weight class and has his work reduce out towards the unbelievable grappling capability of his opponent.
Oliveira believes the battle hinges on the power of Volkanovski to cease takedowns and barely favours Makhachev.
Oliveira insists he wouldn’t do something in a different way
He added: ‘If Islam is ready to shut the space and take him down, there’s nothing a lot left to do.
‘However Volkanovski has nice takedown protection and robust palms. If he is ready to transfer and management the space, he might shock Islam.
‘It will likely be a query of who will implement his recreation plan higher.’
Makhachev’s mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, not too long ago outlined the plan he has for the champion.
He instructed Pink Nook MMA: ‘I feel he wants at the very least 5. Possibly six. That may be splendid. Six defences, that’s six fights and three years. Then it’s potential that the game leaves him as a result of no person can keep on high without end.
‘The way in which the Almighty created a person, he first turns into robust then weak. He’s younger then he’s outdated. Figuring out that, the purpose is five-six defences.’
Oliveira is tipping Makhachev to beat Volkanovski however thinks the Aussie has an opportunity
