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Nurmagomedov hit back while speaking to the media after a recent Eagle FC event, claiming that he never said anything disparaging about the man who took his vacant title. But you better pay attention, so don’t cry about it later. "I’m coming to your house, my friend, to fight you, to make history and keep my legacy going as the UFC lightweight champion. I’m a guy that escaped a heart-blowing condition rheumatism on my bones that even the doctor said I would never fight again. No one will ever hit me harder than life already hit me. The arrogance from their manager, from former fighters will kill them. “They’re being arrogant, and that’s what will kill them. I want to tell you,” Oliveira said during a recent appearance on the MMA Hoje podcast. Jake Paul sent "p****" message to "fake a**" UFC star after controversial fight He is not happy to have to go to the Middle East for the bout, given that Makhachev and Nurmagomedov are superstars in the region and will treat it as a sort of home venue. Oliveira has claimed that Makhachev is showing arrogance ahead of the bout, and claimed that the Russian is "talking a lot of s***". And he feels that the pressure of finally facing his oft-avoided teammate is beginning to show in the Brazilian's pre-fight comments. Nurmagomedov, who paved the way for Oliveira to fight for the world title when he vacated the belt in October 2020, will be in Makhachev's corner for the Abu Dhabi showdown on October 22. He ultimately defeated Justin Gaethje in that bout at UFC 274, meaning the title was vacated and he must win it again by defeating Makhachev. Oliveira is not the lightweight champion officially, but for all intents and purposes is still the top fighter in the division after being stripped of his title for missing weight by half-a-pound ahead of his last defence. Charles’ last loss dates back to a December 2017 KO defeat to Paul Felder.Khabib Nurmagomedov feels Charles Oliveira is beginning to show signs of pressure around his fight with Islam Makhachev. Nonetheless, the victory put the 32-year-old on an 11-fight winning streak, having beat some of the most notable names in the division, such as Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler, among others. In his last outing, Oliveira (33-8-1 NC) submitted Justin Gaethje back in May, but was stripped of his title due to not making weight. We want to try to make it perfect so we can have a perfect fight.” I want the UFC to understand us when it comes to the broadcast, to not make it so early so we can wake up at the right time. The most important thing is to get there and focus. Guys who are part of my camp are coming with me.

“I think 15 of us are going.” Charles said. I’ve never wanted to go to the United States so far ahead, but this time I’m going over there (Abu Dhabi) about 20 days before the fight.” I told Diego (Lima, Charles’ coach) we’d be doing something different this time. He said that there was the timezone issue, of course and that it was very hot. “I asked Allan Nascimento these last few days, Allan has fought there before. Additionally, Charles hopes the broadcasting times won’t have him fighting too early in the morning or late at night, in order not to hinder his performance. Now less than two months away from UFC 280, Oliveira explains he will be going to Abu Dhabi for roughly three weks before fight night to get used to the country’s timezone and weather. Charles will be 100% ready.”Ĭharles Oliveira - Highlights, News, Best Moments, PPV PBP's& More! The Octagon is the same anywhere in the world, in any country. “The truth is that they talked, talked, talked, but took the fight to where they wanted.” Oliveira said. If they had accepted to fight in Brazil, we would be fighting in January. They talked so much about how they would take the fight in Brazil, That’s a lie. I don’t think this Makhachev fight should have happened now.

Everyone knows who I wanted to fight (Conor McGregor). Charles is the most sincere guy in the world. In fact, Charles says the only reason why he’s facing Islam in the UAE is because the Russian’s team wouldn’t accept going to Brazil. In an conversation with Ag Fight, Oliveira even emphasized how he actually wanted to take on former double champion Conor McGregor in Rio de Janeiro, but had to settle for Makhachev in Abu Dhabi. Paired up against Islam Makhachev for title fight at UFC 280 in October, ‘Do Bronx’ detailed the negotiations that preceded the booking. Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira wanted his next fight to take place in his home country, but does not mind having it in the United Arab Emirates, too.