Ex-UFC lightweight champ Oliveira goes on Khabib 'arrogance' rant (VIDEO)

Charles Oliveira is set to take on Islam Makhachev for the title on October 22 in Abu Dhabi

The perceived arrogance of UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov and his charge Islam Makhachev will "drown" and "kill" the Russians plus their agent Ali Abdelaziz, according to fired-up ex-lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.

Harshly stripped of the 155lbs title on the scales before UFC 274 for coming in just half a pound overweight, Oliveira booked himself another shot at the belt by finishing interim champion Justin Gaethje in front of his home crowd in Phoenix.

Though Oliveira wanted a 'Red Panty Night' against Conor McGregor next, president Dana White set up an intriguing bout against rising, 22-1 contender Makhachev in Abu Dhabi at UFC 280 on October 22.

With around 10 weeks to spare until fight night, tensions are already rising with Oliveira going on a passionate rant to Brazilian podcast MMA Hoje (MMA Today) aimed at Nurmagomedov and Makhachev.

"There's one more thing I need to tell you. Pay attention to today, a Thursday. Pay attention to what I'm going to say ... Their arrogance will kill them. Arrogance. From their agent, from ex-fighters. Arrogance will kill them," Oliveira warned. 

I really feel like Charles going to make a statement on October 22ndpic.twitter.com/PMeLbsUp5n

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"If they think they're going to come here kidding around, I'm going to tell you one thing: nobody will ever hit me more than life has ever hit me.

"I was a kid who was taken from a heart murmur, from rheumatism on the bones, when the doctor said I will never fight in my life, and not even do any sports, and I became a champion in the UFC.

"I'm going to your house, my friend, to fight against you [Makhachev] and make history and continue as the lightweight champion. Listen well to what I'm saying to you. Your arrogance will kill you and drown you," he again warned fighter and coach.

"You're talking a lot of sh*t, criticizing [me] and saying a lot of things. And I'm just here minding my own business and respecting [you] like I've always done with all of you. 

"But pay attention – everything that you've said in the media is coming [your way]. So don't complain later. That's all I have to say," Oliveira finished.

Catching wind of the outburst, Abdelaziz took to Twitter to try and explain that there is nothing but admiration for the Brazilian and his camp on their behalf.

Tagging Oliveira, the Egyptian explained: "I just heard you said we are arrogant. We know you’re a great champion and [a] great human being, we know you’re very tough.

@CharlesDoBronxs I just heard you said we are arrogant we know you’re a great champion and the great human being we know you’re very tough this is not personal October 22 Is it going to be a great fight and we will see who is the champion Big respect for you and your team