The rematch between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira, originally planned to headline UFC 297 on January 20th in Toronto, will not take place as scheduled. Makhachev's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, informed the UFC that Makhachev will not be ready to defend his title until March 9th. Dana White, the president of UFC, stated that Oliveira is still the most likely challenger for the lightweight title, but the fight will happen whenever both fighters are ready.
Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira II will NOT headline UFC 297 in Toronto on Jan. 20, Dana White told @bokamotoESPN. As of now, Oliveira does appear to be the most likely 155 challenger. https://t.co/YtXguDONqj
Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 will NOT headline #UFC297 says @danawhite Islam’s manager Ali Abdelaziz says Islam won’t be ready to defend his title until March 9th. (Per: @bokamotoESPN) https://t.co/THlj3SIGnO
per Dana White / @bokamotoESPN the Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev rematch WILL NOT headline #UFC297 in January. Ali Abdelaziz told @bokamotoESPN that Islam’s earliest return would be in March. https://t.co/d1qDYImpVT
🚨| Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 will NOT headline #UFC297 on Jan. 20, Dana White has told @bokamotoESPN. Makhachev's manager (@AliAbdelaziz00) has informed the UFC that the earliest Makhachev will be ready to defend his title is March 9. #UFC297 #UFC299 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/Zmu02mJMBU
Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 will not headline UFC 297 next month in Toronto, per Dana White. As of now, Oliveira does appear to be the most likely 155 challenger, although White tells ESPN, 'Anything is possible, it's whenever both are ready.'
Charles Oliveira reacts to reports of #UFC297 rematch with Islam Makhachev https://t.co/9qxqQIRYwQ https://t.co/6M0Gly8hZD
"I'm going after the title that's what I want." Charles Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) talks about where he stands in the @UFC lightweight title picture and his thoughts on rescheduling the figh with Islam Makhachev 🔊🆙
Makhachev Vs. Oliveira 2 In The Works To Headline UFC 297 https://t.co/jUhdQcZ2cZ
🚨THE REMATCH IS COMING IN JANUARY per @arielhelwani, the rematch between Islam Makhachev & Charles Oliveira is planned to take place January 20th at #UFC297 it is rumored to take place in Toronto 🇨🇦 https://t.co/bBVGtwRLXm
The rematch between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira is currently being slated for #UFC297 in Toronto 🇨🇦 (Per: @arielhelwani) https://t.co/nDfqC7Nfw5
🚨| The UFC’s plan is for Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 to headline #UFC297 on January 20. Not official yet. The original plan was for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria to headline but that is now planned for #UFC298 in February. [per @arielhelwani] #UFC #MMA https://t.co/XPVv9VCMSj
🚨THE REMATCH IS COMING IN JANUARY per @arielhelwani, the rematch between Islam Makhachev & Charles Oliveira will take place January 20th at #UFC297 it is rumored to take place in Toronto 🇨🇦 https://t.co/sU2EOqLhlN
The current plan - though not finalized just yet - is to have Islam Makhachev x Charles Oliveira 2 - headline UFC 297. That event, while not officially announced yet, is currently slated to Jan. 20 in Toronto. The original plan for that main was Volkanovski x Topuria, but now… https://t.co/x0dQoVRwQl