Charles Oliveira arrives in Abu Dhabi ahead of UFC 280 title showdown with Islam Makhachev

Charles Oliveira has arrived in Abu Dhabi ahead of next week’s highly anticipated title clash with Islam Makhachev at UFC 280.

The Brazilian, who rides an 11-fight win streak, touched down in the UAE on Sunday as he puts together his final preparations for the headline bout for the vacant lightweight crown at Etihad Arena on October 22.

Oliveira, 32, represents the division’s most recent champion having been stripped of the belt in May for missing weight in the build-up to his defence against Justin Gaethje.

Before leaving for the Emirates, Oliveira had what appeared a playful jab on social media at his upcoming opponent.

On Saturday, Makhachev had captioned a recent post suggesting Oliveira would be arriving 20 days prior to UFC 280 with “2 weeks before the fight, Charles and his team not in Abu Dhabi yet… should I start worry?”

2 weeks before the fight, Charles and his team not in Abu Dhabi yet., should I start worry ?