UFC president Dana White announced Wednesday that a rematch between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira will headline UFC 294 on Oct. 21 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates The No. 1 contender slot to face Makhachev in Abu Dhabi just opened up a bit more after the former champion revealed he couldn’t make the October date. By Ryan Harkness Jul 9, 2023, 1:06pm EDT Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis (20-2-0), earned his title shot with a knockout victory against former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. His impeccable 6-0 record in the UFC includes 5 impressive finishes. Oliveira faces off against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in a rematch on Oct. 21 in the main event of UFC 294, which takes place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The UFC announced the Dariush (22-4-1 MMA, 16-4-1 UFC) meets Oliveira (33-9 MMA, 21-9 UFC) on May 6 at UFC 288 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. If Dariush beats Oliveira, he will extend his winning streak to nine, making him undeniably next in line for Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) – and those are the kinds of tests the champion is looking for. UFC president Dana White announced three cards for the promotion's return to Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, including Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 and Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev. Charles Oliveira is eagerly anticipating a date for his rematch with Islam Makhachev, but claimed to be surprise at new reports of a January clash at UFC 297. Oliveira (34-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC) was forced to withdraw from his anticipated second encounter with lightweight champ Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) at UFC 294 this past month. He sustained a 4 days ago · The post Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje Gets a Green Signal From Manager as Charles Oliveira Misses Title Opportunity to UFC 300 Return appeared first on EssentiallySports. More for You Vay Tiền Nhanh Chỉ Cần Cmnd.

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