Charles Oliveira wants Islam Makhachev rematch: ‘He’s got the belt’

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Former UFC light-weight champion Charles Oliveira desires one other crack on the man at the moment holding the title, Islam Makhachev.

After stopping the streaking Beneil Dariush within the co-main occasion of UFC 289 at Rogers Enviornment on Saturday night, Oliveira finds himself again in prime place to problem for the title. Not solely did Oliveira defeat Dariush, who was promised a title shot if he gained, “Do Bronx” finished him in the first round by TKO, sending an announcement to the division, the promotion and the followers.

On the conclusion of the pay-per-view occasion, UFC president Dana White mentioned pairing Oliveira and Makhachev once more is sensible. Oliveira desires to reclaim his title once more, and can be prepared when the time comes.

“Look, who’s acquired the belt?” Oliveira mentioned by an interpreter through the post-fight information convention. “He’s acquired the belt, and I need to be a champion, so I’ve to undergo him. In fact, I need to battle him. However proper now, I don’t need to fear about it. I need to return to my household again dwelling, chill out slightly bit, and let my crew determine that.”

The pair first met at UFC 280 for the vacant light-weight title. Had Oliveira not missed weight by a half pound for his title bout at UFC 274 in opposition to Justin Gaethje, the battle would have been a chance for his third title protection. Sadly for Oliveira, the title state of affairs didn’t matter as a result of Makhachev submitted him within the second spherical.

With that battle behind him, and a recent victory over one of many hottest fighters within the division in Dariush, Oliveira is feeling assured sufficient to enter the rematch with Makhachev with out having to alter his method.

“Nothing. I’d do nothing (totally different), simply merely be Charles.”

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