Charles do Bronx has a rematch against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294

Now it's official! Charles of the Bronx will meet again Islam makhachev in the fight for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg.). The fight will be the main attraction of the UFC 294, an event that takes place on October 21st, in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The fight was announced by Dana White, president of the UFC.

Still according to Dana White, the second most important fight in the UFC 294 will be the long-awaited clash between the Brazilian Paulo borrachinha against the Chechen Khamzat Shimaev.

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The rematch between Charles of the Bronx x Islam makhachev will take place exactly one year after the first clash – which took place in UFC 280, on October 22, and in the same location, the city of Abu Dhabi. Since the meeting, the Brazilian has knocked out Beneil Dariush, in June, in UFC 289, while Islam went through Alexander Volkanovsky, in the judges’ decision, in the UFC 284, in January.

Charles of the Bronx has a professional record of 34 wins and nine losses. The Brazilian, who is a former lightweight champion, is first in the category ranking and seventh among all categories.

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Moreover, Islam makhachev has a record of 24 wins and just one defeat. The Russian comes from 12 consecutive victories and is third on the list of the best fighters in all categories.

Borrachinha x Chimaev

The co-main fight of UFC 294 will bring another Brazilian into action. Paulo borrachinha, who was scheduled to fight in UFC 291, leaves the show to face Khamzat Shimaev. The clash takes place just over a year after the two fighters almost fight inside the UFC Performance Institute.

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Borrachinha has a professional record of 14 wins and two losses. The Minas Gerais native occupies seventh place in the middleweight rankings and will have his first fight after renewing his agreement with Ultimate to receive US$1 million (about R$4,8 million) per fight.

Yes, Khamzat Shimaev He is undefeated in his career with 12 wins in 12 appearances. The fight against Borrachinha will be the Chechen's first in the UFC middleweight (up to 83,9 kg). In his last fight, he defeated Kevin holland No. UFC 279, in September 2022.

Check out the fight program below UFC 294 to date (subject to change).

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