Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev is one of the most highly anticipated matchups in the UFC, right up there with Conor McGregor’s return. And the two are set to face each other in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi on October 21.

Oliveira lost to Makhachev in disappointing fashion, claiming he “wasn’t able to find” himself “in the fight”. But, the BJJ black belt is determined to get the crown back. Fans, including adult actress and MMA fan Kendra Lust, have welcomed the fixture on Twitter.

Charles Oliveira welcomes Islam Makhachev’s fight on Twitter

Charles Oliveira took to Twitter and welcomed the bout, thanking Jesus for it and asserting his intentions to take back the championship belt.

“I’m very happy. Let’s get what’s ours.

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Thank you Jesus” he tweeted.

Charles Oliveira went into his first bout against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280 last year having won his last eleven fights. However, his second-round loss to the Dagestani was a display of stellar striking performance which paved the way for an arm triangle, to which the Brazilian submitted.

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He made a statement after his loss that read: “I just wanted to pass by here to send out a message and simply apologize. I believe that everything I did in training was done right, including the weight cut, but yesterday I wasn’t able to find myself in the fight. Yesterday, Islam was better than I was in terms of timing and did an overall better fight, coming out as champion… Thank you so much to all the people that have sent me both positive and negative messages… I’ll go home and I’ll dedicate myself, training, and conquer once again.”

‘Do Bronx’ went on to dominate Beneil Dariush in his next bout, winning by KO in the first round. But, Oliveira is determined to avenge this loss and regain the Lightweight crown as he has expressed on multiple occasions, and in the aforementioned tweet.

Kendra Lust expressed her happiness at the matchup

The tweet elicited various reactions from fans, with some speculating that Islam will dominate Oliveira, while others picked the Brazilian to win. Kendra Lust, in a reply to the former champion’s tweet, expressed her excitement for the fight. She wrote: “Lets go 🙌🏻”.

Oliveira’s matchup with Makhachev will be an intriguing affair that the fans are eagerly awaiting. Who do you think will win the fight between Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira? Tell us in the comments below.

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