Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev to fight for vacant UFC lightweight title

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will fight for the vacant UFC lightweight title this October, when the pair clash at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi.

Oliveira was stripped of the belt in May after missing weight, one night before his scheduled defence against Justin Gaethje. The Brazilian was also made ineligible to win back the gold in his fight with Gaethje, who would have become champion with a victory over Oliveira.

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Oliveira (33-8, 1 No Contest) submitted Gaethje in the first round to establish himself as the official No 1 contender at 155lbs, extending his win streak to 11 in the process and improving his records for most finishes and most