Athletistic/ MMA. American mixed martial arts fighter Anthony Smith has shared his expectations for the upcoming fight between Russian Islam Makhachev and Brazilian Charles Oliveira.

“I think at first we will see a tough fight on the ground. But I also know that Khabib and Islam are very smart. They won’t do things for a long time that don’t bring success,” said Smith on the Michael Bisping Podcast. .

Islam Makhachev has 22 wins, 1 loss, 0 draw in professional mixed martial arts. The Russian’s winning streak is 10 fights.

Charles Oliveira’s MMA stats – 33 wins, 8 losses, 0 draws, 1 no fight. The Brazilian hasn’t lost in his last 11 matches.

The fight between Makhachev and Oliveira will take place on October 22 at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi.