Javier Mendezchampion coach UFC lightweight Islam Makhachevashared his opinion regarding a possible fight between the current title holder in the featherweight division Ilia Topuria And Charles OliveiraSports.kz reports with reference to Fightnews.info.
“Charles is a tough opponent for anyone. I have a slight preference for Illya because of his boxing and accuracy with his punches. But Oliveira is great. He's good at everything. Such a fighter should never be discounted. He was a champion for a reason.
Charles is still a great fighter and proved it in his fight against Tsarukyan. He was close to Armand giving up. So he cannot be discounted. He’s still a world-class fighter,” Mendes said.
