The Latest Breaking News from Islam Makhachev

Sean O’Malley vs. Peter Yan booked for UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi

Sean O'Malley gets a major step up in competition against a former champion.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2022

Charles Oliveira makes "ground" offer to rival Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC title fight

It has been confirmed that Oliveira will face rising star Makhachev for the vacant UFC lightweight title in Abu Dhabi this October, after the Brazilian was stripped of his title after missing weight earlier this year

Daily Mirror · Jul 20, 2022

Conor McGregor accused of "ducking" Charles Oliveira after missing out on title fight

McGregor won't be Oliveira's next opponent for the vacant UFC lightweight title, with Islam Makhachev instead taking his place in the battle for a world title

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev to fight for vacant UFC lightweight title

Oliveira was stripped of the gold in May after missing weight, one night before submitting Justin Gaethje

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

Conor McGregor misses out on title shot as Charles Oliveira to fight Islam Makhachev

McGregor has only recently returned to full training after breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier last summer

Irish Mirror · Jul 16, 2022

Oliveira, Makhachev Meet for Vacant Lightweight Title at UFC 280

Pay-per-view event takes place Oct. 22 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2022

Charles Oliveira to fight Islam Makhachev for title as Conor McGregor misses out

Oliveira and Makhachev will clash at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi in October with the vacant lightweight world title on the line in the desert

Daily Mirror · Jul 16, 2022

Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev vacant title fight set for UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will determine the next UFC lightweight champion in October.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 16, 2022

Ortega Relishes Chance to Build Momentum for Another Title Shot

Applying the lessons learned through losing previous bouts on the big stage, 'T-City' aims to 'shine' vs. Yair Rodriguez at UFC on ABC 3.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15, 2022

Conor McGregor told he "wouldn't do much" against ex-champion Charles Oliveira

The former two-weight UFC world champion is set to return at the start of next year, and Oliveira has been angling for his next world title bout to be against the Irishman

Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2022