In the main event of UFC 280 Charles Oliveira will battle Islam Makhachev for the vacant UFC lightweight title. The belt had of course been in Oliveira’s possession until a snafu on at UFC 274 resulted in the Brazilian vacating the title on the scales.
‘Do Bronx’ went on to win at UFC 274, stopping Justin Gaethje, to ensure the title remained vacant. His chance to reclaim the belt comes at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi against a man Oliveira doesn’t think deserves to be there.
During his pre-fight press conference Oliveira explained why he thinks Makhachev has been given a chance to fight for gold.