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Farah Hannoun

Famed coach ‘not even excited’ about Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2, expects same outcome

Coach Ray Longo admits he’s not too hyped for the rematch between UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira.

Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) will run things back with Oliveira (34-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC) 2 in the UFC 294 headliner, which takes place Oct. 21 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Less than a year ago, Makhachev ran through Oliveira with a second-round submission at UFC 280, and Longo doesn’t see their rematch going any differently.

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