Jonathan Brookins vs Charles Oliveira booked for June 1 in Las Vegas". mmamania.com. April 7, 2012. A UFC Lightweight Championship bout for the vacant title between former three-time Bellator Lightweight World Champion Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira headlined the event. [5] Former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement immediately after defending his title at UFC 254 last October, citing his father's death from complications related to COVID-19 in July as the main reason behind it. [6] Despite his announcement, the title was never officially vacated as UFC President Dana White said several times that he believed Nurmagomedov would still fight again. White finally conceded on March 19 as he confirmed Nurmagomedov's retirement. [7] A middleweight bout between Ikram Aliskerov and Nassourdine Imavov was expected to take place at the event. [8] However, Imavov withdrew due to visa issues and was replaced by The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 middleweight winner Warlley Alves. [9] Brent Brookhouse (2022-10-23). "UFC 280 results, highlights: Islam Makhachev submits Charles Oliveira to earn lightweight title". cbssports.com . Retrieved 2023-07-19.

Tristen Critchfield (2017-02-11). "Will Brooks vs. Charles Oliveira added to UFC 210 lineup in Buffalo". sherdog.com . Retrieved 2017-02-11. Oliveira was booked to challenge Islam Makhachev in a rematch for the lightweight world championship at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023. [135] However, Oliveira was forced off from the event due to injuries and he was replaced by Alexander Volkanovski. [136] Personal life Oliveira was expected to face Estevan Payan on October 19, 2013, at UFC 166. [45] However, Payan was forced out of the bout citing a broken foot and was replaced by Jeremy Larsen. [46] Subsequently, on October 5, Oliveira pulled out of the Larsen bout citing a strained thigh muscle. [47] 2014

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