Justin Gaethje has branded Charles Oliveira a coward ahead of their lightweight title bout at UFC 274, claiming ‘Do Bronx’ will always be a ‘quitter’ at heart.
Gaethje’s comments come after ‘The Highlight’ was asked how well he matches up with Oliveira compared to previous lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who beat ‘The Highlight’ via second-round submission at UFC 254.
Gaethje doesn’t think Oliveira is on Khabib’s level, claiming the latter was leagues ahead of the current champ.
“They’re definitely not the same athlete,” Gaethje told the media ahead of UFC 274 (h/t Alexander K. Lee of MMA Fighting).