Brothers, do you think Oliveira has no chance of challenging for the title? Today we're going to talk about the buzzing UFC lightweight scene. At present, except for the top five UFC lightweight five tiger generals, the other guys have basically been raised the "OUT" sign by Dana White in the matter of challenge rights. The point is here, the big drama on June 1 - Makhachev VS Diamond Povalier, the result of this battle will directly determine the future feng shui rotation of lightweight.
If Makhachev, the current champion of Kitty Hawk 2.0, really beats the diamond, then the number one challenger of Sarukian is likely to sit firmly, after all, Bai Dana's big man Chrysostom promised that he will not change easily. However, if Brother Diamond suddenly becomes the "King of Counterattack", then the entire lightweight division is afraid of an earthquake, and it is very likely to be reshuffled!
Now there are sparks between Makhachev and Diamond, Makhachev said that Diamond's jiu-jitsu black belt is not drawn from the wheel of fortune, and Diamond is not to be outdone, complaining that Makhachev's combat power is like a half-cooked steak, except for wrestling. Everyone knows that Makhachev has the upper hand in this matchup, but who can resist the thrill of watching Diamond win the championship in case of a counterattack? You know, this may be the last championship sprint in Diamond's career, and he himself has hinted that he may hang up his boots at any time, so we can only wait and see if this match is his retirement farewell match.
If the diamond does win, the challenger aura of Brother Sarukian will probably be scattered with the wind. You must know that Dana Bai is a boss who counts, and Diamond is definitely unwilling to deal with two "wrestling maniacs" in a row, especially a ruthless character like Sarukian who is "not cost-effective and dangerous". Therefore, Diamond will definitely focus on Oliveira and Justin Gage, the two "hates", if these two battles are won, they can not only become famous, but also make a lot of money, which is simply a life winner script!
And looking back at Largo, Oliveira, even if he is temporarily defeated, as long as he stands high in the rankings, he has the opportunity to knock on the door of the championship again, just like the "Black Dragon" Adesaya, who has played the championship game for five years and has ups and downs, is now facing South Africa, tough guy Dupleches (who made Black Dragon a "mobile ATM"), this world sometimes really has no reason to go.
Taking 10,000 steps back, even if Makhachev defends his honor and prepares to face Salukian in the second half of the year, Oliveira is not idle, and he can take the opportunity to make an appointment with Justin Gage and aim for the right to challenge in the first half of 2025. So, don't think that Oliveira's road to the championship is cold, people are also long-distance runners in the story.
As for Mateusgamrot, who was the most aggrieved in the first five miles, although he lost to Darius and missed a good opportunity, he did not have only a dead end. He can see the "survivors" of Makhachev and Diamond, and even Makhachev and Sarukian after the battle, anyway, no matter how he ranks, he can only obediently be at the bottom for the time being. However, compared to the bumpy experience of the big-eyed Muhammad in the welterweight division, it is estimated that Gamrot can still find a trace of comfort in his heart.
All in all, lightweight is the UFC's traffic responsibility and source of excitement, and every fight is a rare visual feast. Taking advantage of the fact that the "Five Tiger Generals" have not yet collectively closed the curtain, our fans will watch and cherish it, after all, every wonderful battle is a touch of color in the martial arts rivers and lakes, and if you miss it once, you will miss it once!