Khabib Nurmagomedov Urges Dana White to Let Islam Makhachev Face the “Greatest Lightweight of All Time”

After finishing off Justin Gaethje in round one and extending his win streak to 11, Charles Oliveira proved why he deserves to keep his belt. Just like he did to Dustin Poirier, ‘Do Bronx’ took Gaethje’s back and made him tap after an aggressive three-minute effort at UFC 274.

Although the Brazilian won, he did not leave Arizona as the champion due to a controversial weight miss. Many fans still consider him the champion, but he is undoubtedly the best active lightweight. 

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is arguably the lightweight division G.O.A.T., recently called out Oliveira. Not to fight him, but to take on his teammate, Islam Makhachev, for the lightweight belt.

“Is there really a more interesting duel in the UFC at the moment than Islam vs. Charles? Just bring these fighters to Abu Dhabi on October 22nd. Let the undisputed champion be determined,” tweeted Nurmagomedov. (Translation via Google Translate)

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The best fighters in the world have been no match to Oliveira in the octagon. They even seem tentative to engage with the all-time leader for UFC submission wins.

Many believe that Islam Makhachev’s wrestling skills could be the only weapon that stands a chance to bring an end to Oliveira’s monstrous win streak. ‘The Eagle’ is one of them, and a fight between ‘Do Bronx’ and Makhachev would be a barn burner. It makes sense as they have the longest active win streaks at lightweight.

Fans react to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s tweet

The internet reacted to the former champion’s impressive and massive win against Justin Gaethje.

Most of the users have labeled Charles Oliveira as the greatest lightweight fighter of all time after his impressive display at UFC 274.

One user took a dig at the UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov and his legacy by posting a meme on Twitter in reaction to Oliveira’s win over ‘The Highlight‘.

One of the users took it one step further. He posted a picture of Nurmagomedov looking disappointed on the scales and wrote, “Khabib after he realized Charles Oliveira passed him as the GOAT at LW.”

Another fight fan dubbed ‘Do Bronx’ as the best lightweight champion of all time, over ‘The Eagle.’

Will we ever get to witness Charles Oliveira vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov?

Oliveira is currently in the best shape of his life. The fighter seems unstoppable right now and has smashed everyone the UFC has thrown at him.

Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s undefeated record positions him as the greatest lightweight fighter of all time, and Oliveira’s current form is threatening his GOAT status. The Russian has acknowledged Oliveira’s talent but has no intention of making a comeback.

Ahead of UFC 254, Khabib made a promise to his mother that he would not return to fighting again. To date, he stands by his word and no attempts seem to change his mind. Sadly, fans may never get to witness this super fight.

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But can they witness ‘The Eagle’ coaching Makhachev to lightweight glory? It is inevitable as ‘Do Bronx’ is guaranteed to be in the next title fight and Islam Makhachev is the highest-ranked contender who hasn’t competed for the belt.