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Dana white claims Islam Makhachev – Charles Oliveira UFC title fight rematch may take place next summer

Dana White sets Summer date for Islam Makhachev Vs. Charles Oliveira II, refuted previous reports that it would be taking place in January.

By his own admission, renowned MMA journalist Ariel Helwani has received a serious amount of heat recently. The 41-year-old has come under criticism for the handling of several situations including an interview with Chael Sonnen, an exchange with Jamahal Hill, and now his reporting on Makhachev Vs. Oliveira II.

Helwani had reported that the UFC were targeting the rematch between Makhachev and Oliveira to take place at UFC 297 in January.