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Farah Hannoun

Henry Cejudo says if anyone can beat Charles Oliveira it’s Islam Makhachev: ‘Wrestling can be your safety net’

Henry Cejudo sees Islam Makhachev’s wrestling being too much for Charles Oliveira.

Makhachev (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) faces Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title in the main event of UFC 280 on Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi. Oliveira may not be holding the belt, but the Brazilian has won 11 in a row, including title fight finishes over Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.

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