Russian fighter Islam Makhachev said he applied to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) asking to stage a fight against Brazilian Charles Oliveira in the United States.
Previously, Oliveira expressed his displeasure that the rematch with Makhachev would take place in Abu Dhabi (UAE), calling the decision unfair.
— Charles, I asked to organize the fight in the USA this summer, but the UFC has other plans. I’m a promotion fighter, just like you. I never set conditions for the UFC and I fought wherever they offered. My last fight took place in Australia, home of the challenger. It’s just that everything you say makes no sense, ”Makhachev wrote on the social network.
Makhachev and Oliveira fought for the lightweight title at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi in October 2022. The Russian fighter won in the second round and became the organization’s champion. The rivals will have a rematch at UFC 294 on October 21. For Makhachev, this fight will be the second defense of the belt.
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Source : MatchTV
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