Charles Oliveira gave his thoughts on the interim title fight that can headline UFC 324.
The primary numbered event of the UFC’s Paramount+ era will see Paddy Pimblett face Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title on January 24.
While the matchup, amongst others that were recently announced, has been met with some pushback from the fans, it’s undeniably an enchanting matchup.
Evidently Charles Oliveira could have also been in motion on the identical night as a result of a post that was quickly deleted by one in all the promotion’s social media accounts.
‘Do Bronx’, who defeated Gaethje in 2022, recently broke the title fight down when sharing his response to the news.
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Charles Oliveira breaks down Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje at UFC 324
Justin Gaethje promised “one other unforgettable night” when speaking on the recent announcement of his upcoming return at UFC 324.
‘The Highlight’ has been one in all the highest fighters within the lightweight division ever since his Octagon debut in 2017, while Paddy Pimblett has grow to be one in all the most important stars in the game in recent times.
The matchup also presents an intriguing clash of styles between two fighters who do their best work in contrasting facets of the game.
Charles Oliveira focused on this when sharing his thoughts on the fight via an interview with Olhar da Luta.
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‘Do Bronx’ is one in all the few competitors who has been in a position to stand and strike with Gaethje and emerge victorious, submitting the American in the primary round of their meeting at UFC 274 for the vacant lightweight gold.
Oliveira, who recently defeated Mateusz Gamrot in Brazil, spoke concerning the dangers of this approach and the way Pimblett can pull off the most important win of his profession.
“He [Pimblett] strikes well on his feet, can take the fight to the bottom, and is continually moving,” Oliveira said, translated via Google. “Then again, we all know that Justin Gaethje is a really tough fighter with insane striking, but he has some flaws on the bottom.
“I believe Pimblett won’t wish to exchange blows with him, he’ll probably attempt to take it to the bottom,” he continued. “If he decides to exchange blows, he might be knocked out. But, if he bets on the takedown, he has a probability to grow to be champion. Still, I would love Gaethje to return out victorious.”
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Charles Oliveira believes a special fighter must have got the subsequent title shot
In the identical interview, Charles Oliveira gave his tackle the present landscape of the division.
Ilia Topuria’s break from the game prompted the creation of the interim title, though many felt just like the flawed matchup was made for this belt.
Oliveira agreed with the criticisms when arguing that Arman Tsarukyan, who defeated him at UFC 300 in a title eliminator, should’ve received this chance.
“In my view, the athlete who really deserved to fight for the title was Arman Tsarukyan, considering all the pieces he has been showing.”