The mixed martial arts world is eagerly awaiting the date and
opponent for Charles
Oliveira in a fight for the vacant UFC lightweight title.
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Chute Boxe coach Diego Lima recently made it clear that Oliveira
had his preferences, which included Conor
McGregor in Brazil at the top of the wish list. The backup plan
was Islam
Makhachev in Brazil, while the least desirable option was to
face Makhachev in Abu Dhabi. However, Lima added that the UFC had
the last word.
Last Friday in Las Vegas, Oliveira told Combate TV that if the UFC
met his payment demands, he would accept a fight with Makhachev in
Abu Dhabi.
“It would be great to fight in Brazil against Conor. Everybody
knows I’m interested in that fight because of the money and
business,” he said. “But if UFC really wants that fight with
Makhachev, just put [enough] money in my bank account so that I´ll
fight no matter the location. I´m professional, I´m the champion,
I’ll fight.”
Lima revealed to Sherdog that after a series of meetings with the
UFC, it appears that the promotion and Oliveira have reached an
agreement.
“We had a few meetings, all of which were very productive,” Lima
said. “We left there very satisfied, and in about 10 days UFC must
announce their final decision, which is among the options that we
have already discussed. What the UFC announces will be fine by
us.”