Despite initially claiming just earlier this month how an October turnaround to secure a title rematch with rival, Islam Makhachev was simply too soon for his comeback, former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira is officially slated to headline UFC 294 midway through the month in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
As per UFC president, Dana White in an official announcement overnight, Islam Makhachev will return to the Octagon on October 19. in the Middle East – topping the event in a title rematch against recent big-winner, Oliveira. White announced the headliner in a special announcement video on the official UFC YouTube channel.