LAS VEGAS – UFC CEO Dana White won’t fully commit to rebooking Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev just yet. Oliveira (34-9 MMA, 22-9 UFC) was scheduled to challenge lightweight champion Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) in a title-fight rematch this past Saturday at UFC 294, but he withdrew after suffering a laceration in training . Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski replaced Oliveira on short notice but lost to Makhachev by first-round knockout . Prior to UFC 294, White said Oliveira could get the next title shot . After the event, he’s yet to confirm that Oliveira is next and said that will depend on when he’s cleared to compete.
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