Athletistic/ MMA. Russian mixed martial artist Islam Makhachev is confident he will defeat Brazilian Charles Oliveira in the fight for the UFC lightweight title.

“Islam Makhachev will be the new champion in Abu Dhabi. It doesn’t matter who is next. I won’t pick opponents, I won’t say I want to fight Conor McGregor, have money fights or anything like that. I will beat whoever the UFC gives me,” Makhachev said.

The fight between Makhachev and Oliveira will take place on October 22 at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Because of the Russian – a series of 10 fights won in a row. Charles Oliveira’s winning streak is 11 fights. In total, Makhachev has 22 wins, 1 loss, 0 draw in professional MMA. Oliveira’s stats are 33 wins, 8 losses, 0 draw, 1 no fight.