Charles Oliveira being the underdog against Islam Makhachev is inconceivable to Paddy Pimblett

“I cannot believe he’s the underdog,” Pimblett said.

“I just don’t understand it. The people who he’s finished in a row, what he’s done to Tony, I don’t understand how he’s the underdog. Like I’m trying to be fair, you know what I mean?

“I like Charles to win. He’s one of my favorite fighters to watch. He’s brilliant. But the only way I see Islam winning is if he sits on top of him for five rounds, and I don’t see anyone doing that to Charles.”

“I have picked Charles,” Pimblett said.

“So from my point of view, I think Charles will get the finish in three rounds. But I’ve seen him in an interview saying he’ll knock him out in one. If it goes to decision, it’s Makhachev. And if it’s going to be a finish, it’s going to be Charles. I’m going with Charles personally. I just think he’s fought a higher caliber of opponents. He knows how to get through these hard times.”

Later tonight, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev.

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