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Paul Felder Believes Beneil Dariush’s Style Possess the Biggest Challenge for Charles Oliveira

Paul FelderCharles Oliveira has had incredible success since being the man at the top of the lightweight division. After defeating Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje it’s difficult to assess who will be the next contender to end his notable 11-fight-win-streak. With many being under the impression that Islam Makhachev will be the lightweight contender […]

Paul Felder

Charles Oliveira has had incredible success since being the man at the top of the lightweight division. After defeating Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje it’s difficult to assess who will be the next contender to end his notable 11-fight-win-streak.

With many being under the impression that Islam Makhachev will be the lightweight contender to defeat the Brazillian, Paul Felder is banking on Beneil Dariush to be the one to cause Oliveira problems.

The former contender-turned-analyst thinks the aggressive Dagestan wrestling will play into Oliveira’s favor, with the Jiu-jitsu specialist being comfortable on his back.

Darius was scheduled to face Makhachev earlier this year in a bout that would solidify either competitor as the next in line to challenge for lightweight gold. Unfortunately, Dariush was forced to withdraw due to injury.

Makhachev ended up fighting Bobby Green, which saw the Russian win with ease and continues to make his voice heard of earning the next shot at Oliveira. Since then, Oliveira has been stripped of his title after missing weight at UFC 274 prior to his clash with Justin Gaethje.

Paul Felder Talks Lightweight Division

Felder backed up why he felt Dariush would cause more issues to Oliveira than Makhachev.

‘I am retired, so it can’t be me, but dare I say someone like Beneil Dariush is more of a threat to [Charles Oliveira’s] particular style,’ Felder explained on The Fighter vs. The Writer.

“Because — and vice versa, I said the same thing when Khabib [Nurmagomedov] was still around — I always said that I thought Charles would be one of the bigger threats to him because of his style and the way he grapples and accepts bottom position but is so dangerous from there.”

Do you agree with Paul Felder here?

Seven Biggest Takeaways From UFC on FOX 30

Check out the seven biggest takeaways from the UFC’s thrilling return to Calgary last night:

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It took six years, but the UFC paid back Calgary MMA fans in a big way with last night’s (July 28, 2018) UFC on FOX 30.

Dana White has made many off-handed promises that he hasn’t seen through to the end. So when White vowed to come back to Calgary in a big way next time in hopes of redemption for what many people consider the worst UFC event in history, the Canadian faithful didn’t exactly hold their breath. Little did they know, however, this would be one of those promises that White would see through to the end, and in his promised big way.

UFC on FOX 30 lived up to the hype and then some. Every one of 13 fights delivered in its own way. Whether liver kicks are your thing or you prefer a good old fashion slobber knocker, UFC on FOX 30 had something for everyone.

We here at LowkickMMA are pragmatists, and so we strive to make your life as an MMA fan a little easier. That’s why we compiled our list of the seven biggest takeaways from an insane UFC on FOX 30.

Our list starts here:

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Dustin Poirier “should” be next to challenge for the lightweight title:

Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier melted Eddie Alvarez in their main event rematch and in so doing cemented himself as the #1 contender to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s title.

Poirier turned pro back in 2009 and made his octagon debut just two years later at UFC 125 in January of 2011. “The Diamond” fought and won three times in 2011, the final time being at the massive UFC on FOX 1 card. Poirier has sure come a long way.

Few fighters have demonstrated the ability to continually evolve in the ever-changing world of MMA as Poirier has. Although his fundamental game has mostly stayed intact, the American Top Team (ATT) fighter continues to add to his “Thug-Jitsu” base, making him a serious contender in the deepest division of the sport.

Poirier’s KO of Alvarez did more than end their rivalry. It’s performances like that that earn title shots, and that’s exactly what “The Diamond” is expecting for his next fight.

If he actually gets it another story altogether, but with eight wins in his last nine fights against the 155-pound elite, he most certainly deserves it.

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Highlights: Jaw-Dropping Knockout Kicks Off UFC 220

Most fans are awaiting tonight’s (Sat., January 20, 2018) UFC 220 from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, for its massive Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou heavyweight title main event, but a stoppage that would make both hulking knockout artists proud kicked off the event. Touted rising star Islam Makhachev met longtime Brazilian veteran Gleison Tibau, who […]

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Most fans are awaiting tonight’s (Sat., January 20, 2018) UFC 220 from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, for its massive Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou heavyweight title main event, but a stoppage that would make both hulking knockout artists proud kicked off the event.

Touted rising star Islam Makhachev met longtime Brazilian veteran Gleison Tibau, who had been out of action since December 4, 2015, after being suspended for two years by USADA. It may have been that cage rust coupled with Makhachev’s no-longer-hidden talent, but no matter what the reason, the 15-1 Dagestani scored his biggest UFC win in jaw-dropping fashion to get UFC 220 started off right.

Watch the earth-shattering first-round knockout here:

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