Charles Oliveira predicts a submission victory over Dustin Poirier in his first defense of the UFC lightweight title, claiming he is superior to ‘The Diamond’ on the feet as well as the mat.
The newly-minted champ, who submitted Michael Chandler to nab the vacant 155-pound title at UFC 262, acknowledges Poirier is a ‘dangerous’ opponent but is confident he has the tools to shut the Louisianan down.
“I would submit Poirier,” Oliveira told Sherdog when asked about the outcome of his targeted title fight against Poirier. “Poirier is one of the most dangerous guys of the lightweight division.