Charles Oliveira is uncertain if Islam Makhachev wants to bring their lightweight title fight to the ground in October.
Oliveira was stripped of his 155lb title earlier this year after failing to make weight for his defence against Justin Gaethje. The Brazilian submitted his rival in the opening round to put himself in position to fight for the vacant title. Rising star Makhachev has now been put forward as the challenger to the crown, with the meeting set for October on 'Fight Island'.
The Brazilian has recorded the most submissions in history but will likely face a stern examination of his wrestling credentials against Khabib Nurmagomedov's protege. Oliveira previously insisted he would be willing to start the fight from the floor in a duel that would likely be an intriguing spectacle.
