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Nina-Marie Daniele has reacted to reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev calling his former foe Charles Oliveira a "friend" in a recent media interaction
Makhachev was initially scheduled to fight Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311. However, the latter withdrew from the bout, and Renato Moicano stepped in to save the headliner. The event will take place this Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
During media day, Makhachev was asked about several fighters, and when Oliveira's name came up, the champion referred to him as a "friend." Full Violence shared the clip on Instagram. The post caught the attention of UFC fighter interviewer Daniele, who rushed to the comment section and wrote:
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“We all love Charles.”
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Check out Nina-Marie Daniele’s comment below:
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The Dagestani star and 'Do Bronx' notably squared off at UFC 280, where Makhachev submitted Oliveira.
Islam Makhachev discusses potential rematch with Charles Oliveira and the need for a second belt
Charles Oliveira delivered a spectacular performance at UFC 309 against Michael Chandler, securing a victory via unanimous decision, putting himself back into title contention.
However, reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, speaking to ESPN MMA, expressed that he is tired of giving rematches to fighters. He also stated that there is nothing exciting about fighting Oliveira again since he has already defeated him. Still, he would consider it if UFC CEO Dana White wants the fight. Makhachev said:
"I don't know. If I'm looking behind Arman, if I beat him, I don't know. I'm tired to give somebody rematch, you know? I need the second belt, Belal [Muhammad] there. We will see. A lot of good fighters. Man, I beat him [Charles Oliveira], Arman beat him. It's nothing exciting, you know? Beat him again. But if he wants, if Dana [White] wants, if fans want, why not?"
Check out Islam Makhachev’s comments below:
