“It makes no sense for Islam to fly to the USA, this is an extra acclimatization.
He will be preparing in Russia, and closer to the battle - in about three to four weeks - he will fly to the UAE, ”the representative of the TASS team quotes.
The Makhachev-Oliveira fight will be the main event of the UFC 280 evening in Abu Dhabi.
The fight will take place on October 22.
Recall that Oliveira lost the status of the reigning UFC lightweight champion due to a failed weigh-in.
Despite his victory, the title remained vacant.
On February 26, Makhachev defeated American Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night.
The 30-year-old fighter won by TKO in the first round.
The Russian has 22 wins and one loss in MMA.
Earlier it was reported that Oliveira and Makhachev will fight at UFC 280.