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Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev stats How do their records compare

Charles Oliveira (left) and Islam Makhachev (right) vs. is one of the most highly awaited fights of the year. The cream of the lightweight crop, both on a double-digit winning streak, going at each other for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship. The fight will take place on October 22 on the UFC's return to Fight Island, Abu Dhabi. UFC 280 is a dream come true for fight fans, with two title fights and a blockbuster matchup between Sean O'Malley and Petr Yan also featuring on the main card. Ahead of the UFC 280 headliner, let's take a look at the records of 'do Bronx' and protege Islam Makhachev.

Charles Oliveira UFC record

The former UFC lightweight champion is on a red hot streak in the UFC. Charles Oliveira started off his career in the organization back in 2010. He had a very inconsistent start to his career, with a number of losses scattered throughout the ensuing years. Oliveira gained popularity with a win over Jeremy Stephens in The Ultimate Fighter Finale in 2014. He went on to beat Nik Lentz with a guillotine, but could not carry the momentum going forward and ended up losing to Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night 74 in 2015. Charles Oliveira keeps rewriting the record books

Most finishes in UFC history (18)
Most submissions in UFC history (15)
Most finishes as the betting underdog at 155-pounds or lighter (5)Charles Oliveira keeps rewriting the record books Most finishes in UFC history (18) Most submissions in UFC history (15) Most finishes as the betting underdog at 155-pounds or lighter (5) Following his loss to Paul Felder in 2017 at UFC 218, Charles Oliveira never looked back. He improved his game and beat every opponent that he faced. The Brazilian is unbeaten since 2017 and is on a 11-fight winning streak. He currently holds a pro-MMA record of 33 wins against eight losses and one no-contest.

Islam Makhachev UFC record

Islam Makhachev, the protege of former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, had humble beginnings and scraped his way to the top just like his Brazilian counterpart. Makhachev made his debut in the UFC back in 2015 at UFC 187. The only blemish on his record came in his second ever fight in the UFC when he was TKO'd by Adriano Martins. Islam Makhachev

UFC Career Recap

Record 11-1

An Elite MMA grappler

Islam has waited in the shadow of Khabib.

Can he bring the Lightweight belt back to Dagestan?

THREAD:Islam Makhachev UFC Career Recap Record 11-1 An Elite MMA grapplerIslam has waited in the shadow of Khabib.Can he bring the Lightweight belt back to Dagestan?THREAD: The Russian has not looked back since and is himself on a 10-fight winning streak. He also enters the fight as a slight betting favorite. Makhachev currently holds a pro-MMA record of 22 wins against one loss. He is looking to continue the legacy of his childhood friend Khabib Nurmagomedov and bring the UFC lightweight title back to Dagestan. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found