Former UFC Lightweight Champion Mentor Charles Oliveira Diego Lima said that his ward was offered an immediate rematch with the current title holder Islam Makhachev.
“We had a great interest in the duel with Makhachev in Rio. A week later, the promotion contacted us and offered a rematch - we had to give an answer.
I discussed this with Charles. He is not injured, but there is emotional stress. Charles is the only one who fought all the fighters from the top 5 during the year. Champions usually hide, they want to compete once a year. This is not about Charles, but we prefer to give him a well-deserved vacation, ”said the specialist in an interview with Super Lutas.
Recall that on October 22 at UFC 280, Makhachev defeated Oliveira by choke in the second round.
