After much deliberation and potential match making the UFC finally announced today that current champion Islam Makhachev will be rematching former champion Charles Oliveira this October at UFC 294.

A UFC lightweight title tilt between Makhachev vs. Oliveira 2 was originally scheduled to headline at Etihad Arena, one day shy of the first anniversary of Makhachev's victory over Oliveira in the ...

With signs seemingly pointing to a rematch between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier has an interesting take. Back in October 2022, Makhachev American Kickboxing Academy head ...

UFC President Dana White did admit, however, that Makhachev vs. Oliveira 2 sounds intriguing. "It's a fight I'd like to see again": Dana White is warm to Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 ...

ABU DHABI – Islam Makhachev will fight anyone, but doesn’t see Charles Oliveira as the logical next choice. Lightweight champion Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) was scheduled to rematch ...

It will feel familiar to the fans of Abu Dhabi as lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (24-1) will take on former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (34-9).

The likelihood of Islam Makhachev returning before 2025 isn’t sounding good. Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Lightweight champion and pound-for-pound best fighter (unless you’re Dana ...