Islam Makhachev plans to break Charles Oliveira at UFC 294, eyes welterweight title | ESPN MMA

ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto interviews lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ahead of his title rematch at UFC 294 against Charles Oliveira. They reflect on the first fight a year ago in Abu Dhabi as well as Islam’s win against Alexander Volkanovski earlier this year. Makhachev also expresses interest in fighting for the welterweight title against Colby Covington.

0:00 Taking on Oliveira a second time
8:58 Wants to fight for welterweight belt
11:00 Thoughts on Volkanovski fight
13:47 IV accusations
15:52 Khabib’s thoughts on rematch
19:11 Covington wants to fight him
20:58 Most enjoyable fight of career?
22:37 Will this fight week be different?
24:00 Not a fan of golf

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