Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to see a title fight between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev materialize by the end of 2022. Oliveira (32-8 MMA, 20-8 UFC) retained his lightweight title this past Saturday when he submitted Dustin Poirier in the UFC 269 headliner and is projected to face Justin Gaethje next. Makhachev (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) is booked to face Beneil Dariush in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Feb. 26, and Nurmagomedov is hoping the stars align and both Oliveira and Makhachev emerge victorious in their respective bouts. “Right now is Charles Oliveira time,” Nurmagomedov told ESPN . “He impressed me, and I really believe he is one of the best fighters in the world right now and best lightweight in the world
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