Charles Oliveira’s manager reveals the fighter’s desire to face Islam Makhachev or Max Holloway next, eyeing for the ‘BMF’ belt.
Charles Oliveira insists his rematch with Islam Makhachev will be the next lightweight title fight after UFC 311.
Oliveira’s manager and coach Diego Lima told MMA Fighting that “do Bronx” offered to be the backup fighter for Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311, but the UFC told him to “rest” and just watch the bout from the front row.
Charles Oliveira calls out Islam Makhachev for a fight right after his UFC 311 victory, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown.
UFC star Charles Oliveira has given his thoughts on Islam Makhachev’s victory in the main event of UFC 311.
Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira were the most speculated names for Islam Makhachev's next fight. However, the champ has another opponent in mind.
Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan will headline UFC 311 on Jan. 18, the promotion's first pay-per-view card of the year.
The division moved on, as did they. Makhachev knocked out short-notice replacement Alexander Volkanovski, while Oliveira went 2-1 over his next three fights. This included a loss to Makhachev's original UFC 311 opponent, Arman Tsarukyan, who pulled out of the fight due to back pain concerns.
Islam Makhachev wants multi-division championship glory, but one UFC analyst would prefer to see him stick in his own lane.
Dan Hooker and Justin Gaethje are set to clash in a thrilling lightweight matchup in the co-main event of UFC 313 on March 8.
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Islam Makhachev would prefer to defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Justin Gaethje next. He explained why.