“Charles Oliveira Advocates for Championship Rematch with Islam Makhachev”

Charles Oliveira Calls for Rematch with Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi

Charles Oliveira, the former UFC lightweight champion, has challenged Islam Makhachev to a rematch in Abu Dhabi later this year. The call-out came after Oliveira’s impressive victory over Beneil Dariush at UFC 289, where he won by first-round TKO and became the first UFC athlete to reach 20 wins in the company. Oliveira lost his title to Makhachev in Abu Dhabi last October, but he seems ready to face him again in his house, as Makhachev is expected to headline UFC 294 at Etihad Arena on October 21.

The Road to Rematch

It was a comprehensive victory for Makhachev over Oliveira in their previous fight at UFC 280, where he submitted the Brazilian in the second round. The defeat was Oliveira’s first in 12 UFC bouts, while the win lifted Makhachev’s win streak to 11, which now stands at 12. However, Oliveira believes that he was only showing 10% of himself in the previous fight with Makhachev and now claims to have shown 120% of himself in his win over Dariush.

The Call-Out and the Reply

Oliveira called out Makhachev after his victory over Dariush and said, “The champion has a name, and it’s Charles Oliveira. You want me to fight him in his house? I’ll go. I’m ready.” In response, Makhachev congratulated Oliveira but also reminded him that there are levels to this game. He tweeted, “Congrats Charles. But still there’s levels in this game.”

The Rematch and Road to Championship

UFC President Dana White seems excited about the rematch and said, “let’s not play games; that fight makes sense. That’s the fight that should happen. And I’m excited to see it again.” Although Oliveira did not confirm if he would fight Makhachev next, he said, “He’s got the belt, and I want to be the champion, so I’ve got to go through him.” The rematch can be a crucial step for the fighters towards the championship and could help establish the new king of the lightweight division.

Editorial and Advice

The rematch between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev is highly anticipated by UFC fans and experts. It is going to be interesting to see if Oliveira can bring his A-game to the octagon this time or will Makhachev continue his impressive win streak. However, the outcome of the rematch should not overshadow the dedication and hard work both fighters put in to reach this level. They are an inspiration to many and should continue to be so, regardless of the result.

As for our advice to both fighters, we would say that they should embrace the challenge with an open and positive mindset. They should also remember that their actions inside and outside the octagon have a ripple effect and can inspire many people worldwide. They should carry the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play with them and give their best inside the octagon while staying true to their values.