Charles Oliveira believes Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria are very evenly matched.
Having fought both, Oliveira believes Makhachev is slightly one-dimensional with his wrestling. Meanwhile, Oliveira has a lot of respect for Topuria’s power, which he felt firsthand. “Do Bronxs” claims the knockout blow in his loss to Topuria at UFC 317 is the hardest punch he has ever felt. Oliveira also believes that Makhachev will finish Topuria if they go to the ground. However, the Brazilian believes it will be risky for Makhachev to close the distance considering Topuria’s knockout power.