It s been a good run Charles - fans react after Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev for the LW title is announced for UFC 280 Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

It s been a good run Charles - fans react after Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev for the LW title is announced for UFC 280

Charles Oliveira (left) and Islam Makhachev (right) A UFC lightweight champion will soon be crowned after it was announced that will take on for the vacant title at UFC 280. The matchup was announced during the broadcast of . The 155-pound weight class remains without a ruler after Oliveira was stripped of the title for his botched weight cut ahead of UFC 274. However, 'Do Bronx' earned the opportunity to regain the belt when he defeated Justin Gaethje in the card's main event. Meanwhile, Makhachev earned his shot by stringing together an impressive 10 wins in a row. Fans on Twitter rejoiced as the table was set for a massive clash in the lightweight division. Check out the best reactions below:

UFC fans react to Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev

Charles Oliveira's supporters firmly believe that the Brazilian will reclaim the gold. Twitter user @ryancashh is among those who do, while @edernunesz thinks Oliveira is still the champ as far as he's concerned. HES GETTING HIS BELT BACK HES GETTING HIS BELT BACK Charles about to finish that fool! Charles about to finish that fool! THE CHAMPION HAS A NAME THE CHAMPION HAS A NAME However, there are also those who think that it's Makhachev's time to shine. Twitter user @zamnzeke believes it has been a good run for 'Do Bronx' but there's no way he's walking out with the title. It’s been a good run Charles It’s been a good run Charles His sentiments were echoed by @Sa_Gwang and @Skip2MyJays who agree that the Dagestani is destined to become the new champ. King Islam will show that there's levels to this ? King Islam will show that there's levels to this ? Finally. Finally. Meanwhile, there are those who pointed out that the location of the fight seems unfair to the former lightweight champion. The bout is set to take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, which serves as Makhachev's unofficial home turf. This group of people think that, if anything, Oliveira deserves to fight in his home country of Brazil. Don’t understand why Champion Charles has to fight challenger in his home territory..Charles deserved to defend in his home Brazil Don’t understand why Champion Charles has to fight challenger in his home territory..Charles deserved to defend in his home Brazil This should be in Brazil. Islam should’ve fought Benny or rda instead politicking. Ufc doing Charles dirty. This should be in Brazil. Islam should’ve fought Benny or rda instead politicking. Ufc doing Charles dirty. Respect to Charles for accepting this fight in AbuDhabi sheessssh! Hopefully he’s getting paid well. Respect to Charles for accepting this fight in AbuDhabi sheessssh! Hopefully he’s getting paid well. There are also those who are still unconvinced that Makhachev deserves to fight for the title. They think that his 10-fight winning streak is inconsequential because he hasn't fought many high-level contenders. Twitter users @ChampFiggy and @melocovington both pointed out that Makhachev basically earned a title shot for beating unraked Bobby Green. Bro Islam beat a unranked fighter to get a title shot Bro Islam beat a unranked fighter to get a title shot Title shot off bobby green?? Title shot off bobby green?? Finally, there are those who are already looking ahead to who ever is next for the winner. Conor McGregor and Alexander Volkanovski are two of the most requested names. Conor deserves winner tbh Conor deserves winner tbh Whoever wins is just warming it up for Volk Whoever wins is just warming it up for Volk 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