Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Mukhashef 2?
Speaking to reporters during the post-fight press conference at UFC 289, Dana White admitted that he thinks Oliveira should get a second crack at Makhachev for the UFC Lightweight Championship (via MMAMania.com).
“He looked like a world-class player tonight, and I’m excited for him and Islam to fight again,” White told reporters during the UFC 289 press conference. “It’s the logical thing. I’ll tell you on Tuesday. But yeah, I mean, let’s not play; that fight makes sense. This is the fight that needs to happen. And I’m excited to see it again.”
White was then asked if Makhachev had any say when it came to his next challenger for the title. The UFC president said that several factors go into going into title fights.
“There are a lot of things to take into consideration going forward Dana White reacts to Charles Oliveira’s historic win at UFC 289: “I’m excited for him and Islam to fight again” White said. “I mean, I’m sitting here talking to you about him right now, and I don’t even know what’s wrong with him. He’s in medicine. I don’t know where he is and what he has planned for the summer. The list goes on and on with things that affect how fights are made. But I’m just telling you here now [Makhachev vs. Oliveira] It’s a fight I’d like to see again.”
Again in October 2022, Oliveira suffered a second round TKO loss against Islam Makhachev. Oliveira insisted it wasn’t the same on the night of the fight.