“He has nothing to lose,” Khabib Nurmagomedov warns Islam Makhachev about revenge-seeking Charles Oliveira ahead of UFC 294 rematch

Khabib Nurmagomedov gives his prediction on Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev's upcoming rematch at UFC 294.

“He has nothing to lose,” Khabib Nurmagomedov warns Islam Makhachev about revenge-seeking Charles Oliveira ahead of UFC 294 rematch

Khabib Nurmagomedov to join Islam Makhachev in training camp for rematch against Charles Oliveira ( Image via Imago )

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov made a surprising insight into the main event of UFC 294. The rematch between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira will headline the PPV card in Abu Dhabi. His comments captured the attention of MMA fans worldwide. Unlike his previous unwavering confidence, Nurmagomedov now envisions a different scenario for this upcoming clash.

Khabib shared his unique perspective on the fight while talking to Gorilla Fighting. The Dagestani believed that this rematch presents a more challenging prospect for Makhachev. In his words, “Will the rematch be more difficult than the first fight? Yes, it’s more difficult. For Islam, there will be more risk”. He pointed out that Oliveira had nothing left to lose. “Oliveira has nothing to lose, he has already lost. If in the first fight, he had any concerns and so on, now he doesn’t,” Khabib said. This could make Oliveira a more unpredictable and formidable adversary.

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Notably, Charles Oliveira was on an impressive 11-fight winning streak before facing Islam at UFC 280. That included two title fights against Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler before Makhachev submitted Oliveira in the second round of their fight. At that time, Khabib had boldly predicted that Makhachev would effortlessly triumph over “do Bronx.” However, this time, the retired UFC champion spoke a different story.

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Fans in the MMA community eagerly anticipate UFC 294’s arrival in Abu Dhabi this October. Khabib’s surprising forecast has heightened the excitement surrounding this highly awaited rematch. The MMA community eagerly awaits to see if Makhachev can meet these elevated expectations and secure another victory. Or if Charles Oliveira will defy the odds and mount a comeback. Only time will reveal the true outcome of this thrilling clash between the two.

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Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev’s highly anticipated rematch at UFC 294

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Islam Makhachev beat Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 to win the Lightweight title ( Image source: Twitter)

The much-anticipated rematch between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira is officially on the horizon. Makhachev is the reigning lightweight champion. He will defend his title against Oliveira in a tantalizing rematch at UFC 294.

The UFC officially declared the matchup via Instagram in July. In addition, Khamzat Chimaev will make his much-anticipated return against Paulo Costa. Oliveira and Makhachev had crossed once before at UFC 280. This fight also occurred in Abu Dhabi, where Makhachev displayed his dominance. Makhachev ultimately secured a victory with a second-round arm-triangle choke against Oliveira.

Since their initial encounter, Makhachev faced Alexander Volkanovski, who had moved up from the featherweight division in pursuit of becoming a double champion. Meanwhile, Oliveira showcased his remarkable skills by dispatching Beneil Dariush at UFC 289 with a spectacular first-round knockout. This impressive victory made Oliveira’s claim for a well-deserved rematch undeniable. Meanwhile, Islam Makhachev has been on a winning streak since 2016, boasting a professional career of 24 wins and one loss. Meanwhile, Charles Oliveria is eyeing to reclaim his title with much more experience, reflected in his professional record of 34 wins and 9 losses.

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