"This is a really dumb question" - Fans react to post asking whose resume is better between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev
Fans have reacted hilariously to an Instagram post comparing the resumes of Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev. MMA Feed recently posted a picture of the two elite lightweights, including their recent opponents.
Many fans found the comparison "dumb" considering the seemingly stark difference in the caliber of competition both fighters have faced. @jsavage913 wrote:
"This is really a dumb question tbh"
@karim_buchahin commented:
"How is that even a F ing question?!?! *in Italian orc accent*"
Fans also joked that any one of Oliveira's last three opponents could singlehandedly take on three of Makhachev's former opponents. @iam_guccipa wrote:
"One of the resume of Charles can take on three of Islam resume"
@will_hammill wrote:
"3 former interum champs vs no top 5 opponents. Why are we even asking this question?"
Charles Oliveira is currently riding an 11-fight win streak, topped off by wins against title contenders Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.
Meanwhile, Makhachev is riding a 10-fight win streak of his own, but is yet to face a top five-ranked contender. The Dagestani's most notable victories came over Drew Dober, Dan Hooker and a budding Arman Tsarukyan back in the day.
Charles Oliveira claims Islam Makhachev rode Khabib Nurmagomedov's hype to a title shot
Charles Oliveria has never minced his words about not wanting to grant Islam Makhachev a title shot before he faced elite competition. 'Do Bronx' was adamant that the Dagestani should face Beneil Dariush in a title eliminator before making a bid for UFC gold.
However, the matchup was booked and is set for Abu Dhabi. That's despite Oliveira expressing Brazil as his preference. As their UFC 280 contest approaches, 'Do Bronx' continues to deem Makhachev undeserving of a title shot.
According to Oliveira, Makhachev's opportunity has been granted courtesy of Khabib Nurmagomedov, who has been vigorously promoting his protege. The Brazilian said in an episode of UFC Embedded:
“He is very smart with his game. However, he’s been surfing a wave that’s not his, but Khabib’s. That’s the truth. This match is happening because Khabib made it happen. Not by Islam’s own merit. Because in my opinion, he should be fighting a ‘top five’ contender. Who’s the ranked contender that Islam fought? No one.”
See Charles Oliveira's comments and the entire episode of UFC Embedded below: