"If Nate Diaz or Conor Say..." - Islam Makhachev Slams Charles Oliveira for Ducking Him

Makhachev has a point!

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The call-outs did not go too well with Islam Makhachev who has been waiting for his title opportunity for quite some time now.

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Oliveira has clearly stated that Makhachev fight Dariush first

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"If Nate Diaz or Conor say, 'Let's do in September,' he gonna fight in September." Makhachev said.

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It does make sense for Islam Makhachev to fight Beneil Dariush next considering both the fighters are worthy of a title shot.

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"If Nate Diaz or Conor Say..." - Islam Makhachev Slams Charles Oliveira for Ducking Him

Makhachev has a point!

The call-outs did not go too well with Islam Makhachev who has been waiting for his title opportunity for quite some time now.

"If Nate Diaz or Conor say, 'Let's do in September,' he gonna fight in September." Makhachev said.

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