Islam Makhachev reveals the name of his next opponent, addressing speculation about a potential rematch with Charles Oliveira.

Charles Oliveira insists his rematch with Islam Makhachev will be the next lightweight title fight after UFC 311.

Charles Oliveira wants a rematch with Islam Makhachev at the International Fight Week UFC PPV card in the summer.

The Bellator lightweight champion defended his belt via a controversial majority decision win that got fans riled up, with UFC legend Conor McGregor the most vocal detractor of the judges and their scorecards. On Sunday, Islam Makhachev shared a brief social media statement reflecting on his time in Dubai for the big fight.

Charles Oliveira calls out Islam Makhachev for a fight right after his UFC 311 victory, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown.

Islam Makhachev has said that Justin Gaethje is a very probable opponent for his next fight. Makhachev made the fourth defense of his UFC Lightweight Title by submitting Renato Moicano in the first round at UFC 311.

UFC star Charles Oliveira has given his thoughts on Islam Makhachev’s victory in the main event of UFC 311.

Following his UFC 311 title defense, Islam Makhachev has surprisingly highlighted Justin Gaethje as his potential next challenge as he looks for a July return.

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.

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 wants multi-division championship glory, but one UFC analyst would prefer to see him stick in his own lane.