Oliveira bets on garry's discipline to disrupt makhachev's unblemished record

Charles Oliveira has placed his faith squarely on Ian Machado Garry’s unwavering focus, predicting a significant challenge for Islam Makhachev at UFC 330. The veteran lightweight isn’t dwelling on his own past defeat, viewing Garry’s strategic adherence as a key to unlocking a victory.

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Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena will host the Aug. 15 showdown between Makhachev, a dominant champion, and Garry, a rising star who’s been honing his skills under Oliveira’s guidance in Brazil. Oliveira believes Garry’s commitment to the game plan offers a potent counter to Makhachev’s seemingly impenetrable defense.

“Islam is huge – never going to take that away from him,” Oliveira stated via interpreter. “But on the other side, you have Ian. He’s a guy that puts that game plan right under his arms and just sticks to it. That’s the reason why I believe in him.”

Oliveira, who suffered a submission loss to Makhachev at UFC 280, dismissed the notion of a revenge fight, stating, “That’s not an issue – it doesn’t exist. (Makhachev) has all the merit in the world for beating me when it happened, but I’m going to be happy for Ian when he goes out there and gets the win and gets the belt. It’s his story, and that's what you need to be happy for.”

He emphasized Garry’s ability to consistently execute, citing recent performances against other opponents where he’s effectively dictated the pace and neutralized his adversaries. “He’s a guy that just never detours from the plan. He goes and follows the strategy and is a guy that you need to pay attention to. Look at what he’s done with these recent opponents. He’s been able to beat them at his game and impose his rhythm.”

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Oliveira reiterates his belief in Garry’s strategic discipline, dismissing any notion of a prior defeat influencing the upcoming fight. He’s focused entirely on Garry’s potential to disrupt Makhachev’s streak.

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Oliveira acknowledges Makhachev’s dominance but underscores Garry’s methodical approach, suggesting it’s a critical factor in his assessment of the fight. He’s not projecting his own loss onto the situation.

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A final, pointed comment: Oliveira emphasizes Garry’s success in controlling the tempo of his recent bouts, hinting at a potential dynamic shift against Makhachev.