Athletistic/ MMA. Brazilian mixed-style fighter Charles Oliveira has opened up about how his preparation is going for the fight against Russian Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title.

“I told my coach Diego Lima that this time I will do things differently. This time I will be there about 20 days before the fight. The people who help me are going to Abu Dhabi. And I think that’s the key to victory. The main thing is that I go out there and collect my thoughts,” Sport24 quotes Oliveira in reference to Brazilian MMA fighters.

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will square off for the vacant UFC lightweight championship on October 22 at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Oliveira has 33 wins, 8 losses, 0 draws, 1 missed fight. Makhachev has 22 wins, 1 loss, 0 draw in professional MMA.