Charles Oliveira gets it, but he also doesn’t think it’s fair he has to fight Islam Makhachev once again in Abu Dhabi, a pro-Makhachev location.
He did so as champion at UFC 280 in October 2022 and now will do so again as a champion for his rematch at UFC 294 this coming October. In a recent interview, Oliveira indicated both acceptance and disapproval of the situation.
So what’s the deal? Should a fighter like Oliveira have to challenge in enemy territory (especially twice)? Or since Makhachev holds the title is that sort of level of elevated respect nullified?
