UFC 280

The Sporting News will provide updates regarding UFC 280 and whether Charles Oliveira will make weight for his upcoming title fight.

- Aljamain Sterling (c) (135) vs. Dillashaw (135) for the UFC bantamweight title New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 280 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. - Main event: 5:15 p.m. and Mexico on the - Main card: 2 p.m. ET - Prelims: 10 a.m. The Sporting News will provide the weigh-in results for UFC 280. The co-main event will see Aljamain Sterling defend the UFC bantamweight title against T.J. Oliveira won the bout via submission, but he could not be called champion. At UFC 280, he will look to make weight to become champion again.

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Aljamain Sterling doesn't like opponent T.J. Dillashaw, and insists Dillashaw is still using performance enhancing drugs.

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MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC 280 main card, including the Oliveira vs. Makhachev and Sterling vs. Dillashaw title fights.

[Aljamain Sterling](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/aljamain-sterling) and [T.J. Dillashaw (+140) Aljamain Sterling (-180) vs. Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. [Charles Oliveira](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/charles-oliveira) and [Islam Makhachev](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/islam-makhachev). As I said in my Nevertheless, I’m not sure that O’Malley’s length or southpaw savvy will provide him shelter from Yan’s multi-layered assaults. [Beneil Dariush](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/beneil-dariush) and [Mateusz Gamrot](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/mateusz-gamrot). Although I don’t disagree with Fiorot being favored, this fight will likely play out much closer to a pick’em. My goal here is to offer quick picks and analysis in a digestible format. [Katlyn Chookagian](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/katlyn-chookagian) and [Manon Fiorot](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/manon-fiorot). With that in mind, I hope these write-ups don’t come off as curt or dismissive.

Still clouded in controversy, former champion TJ Dillashaw looks to regain gold against the current king Aljamain Sterling who is at the height of his ...

Surging contender Sean O’Malley (should he defeat former champion Petr Yan on the undercard) stands out as the most enticing option for the UFC to be the next title challenger. For Dillashaw, a pursuit of the takedown will be key to breaking up the attack of Sterling. A win over Sterling would not only be arguably the greatest feather in his cap competitively, but would a modern era triumph to regain a UFC title for a third time. He is one of only two male bantamweight champions in promotional history to regain championship gold and has been an elite fighter for the better part of a decade. His return performance was also not quite enough to exorcise the demons as he went the distance in a razor close split-decision to Cory Sandhagen that many scored for “The Sandman.” Now competing once again for the biggest prize in the sport on the biggest stage, the emotions regarding his controversy have been reignited across the fan base. Instead, “The Funkmaster” returned with a masterful performance to overcome the dangerous Yan and cement his place as the best bantamweight in the division.

UFC 280 is coming tomorrow, with a star-studded main card and two championship belts on the line. Here's how you can tune in and watch the UFC 280 live ...

That means that now’s the time to sign up for ESPN+, grab the UFC 280 PPV, and score the bundle deal if you can. ESPN+ is a streaming app that works on most smart TVs, mobile devices, streaming sticks and boxes, and Xbox or PlayStation gaming consoles, so once you sign up, you’ve got multiple ways to watch the UFC 280 live stream online. As UFC 280 is happening overseas, the main event is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. On the main card, you’ve got Charles Oliveira (33-8) defending the lightweight championship against rising star Islam Makhachev (22-1) as the main event, and bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling (21-3) defending his title against former champ T.J. Here’s how you can tune in and watch the UFC 280 live stream — and how you might be able to save some cash on the Makhachev is happening tomorrow at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

This PPV has so much to offer outside of its world title fights between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev, and Aljamain Sterling and T.J. Dillashaw.

Whoever emerges victorious in this key lightweight fight could be next in line for the winner of Oliveira-Makhachev. Both are very much flirting with welterweight title considerations: Muhammad is on an eight-fight unbeaten run and Brady has extended his record to 15-0 after five UFC appearances. The UFC can strap a fan-fueled rocket to O'Malley if he beats Yan. He also never lost the title in the cage as he was stripped for missing weight ahead of his clash with Justin Gaethje in May. It will be Sterling's second defense of the 135-pound title and first since his two-fight series with Petr Yan. UFC 280 is the fight fan's pay-per-view.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan looks to work his way back up the ladder as he takes on Sean O'Malley at UFC 280 on Saturday ...

The UFC liked this idea and the fight was made,” Yan said. Watch the entire media day scrum with Petr Yan above. Yan (16-3) is coming off fighting for the title against fellow UFC 280 participant Aljamain Sterling.

The Sporting News breaks down the betting lines for the UFC 280 co-main event showdown between TJ Dillashaw and UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling.

There may be a temptation to bet on Sterling to submit Dillashaw at +500, but the former champion has never been submitted in his MMA career. He'll likely make it to the final bell but will have to watch as Sterling has his hand raised in victory. Sterling isn’t a refined striker by any means, but his purpose for striking is to ensure his opponent's hands are always moving and remain open for the takedown. Dillashaw may be a better striker, but Sterling perhaps has the most underrated grappling in the UFC. Dillashaw has won the title on two occasions: a stunning upset against Renan Barao in 2015 and a stoppage of rival Cody Garbrandt in 2017. Aljamain Sterling may be one of the most disrespected champions on the roster.

This detailed guide covers how to watch UFC 280 Oliveira vs Makhachev on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and the web.

[UFC app is available for Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ufc/id534568162#?platform=appleTV). However, Fight Pass usually only offers access to prelims, while Oliveira vs Makhachev requires a [PPV purchase with ESPN+](http://bit.ly/3274n0b). [32% discount](http://bit.ly/3274n0b) ($99.98, reg. If you’re already an ESPN+ subscriber, the [fight costs $74.99](http://bit.ly/3274n0b). Other UFC 280 fights include Sterling vs Dillashaw for the bantamweight title bout, Yan vs O’Malley, and more. Read on for how to watch UFC 280 on iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, and the web.

MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn and Farah Hannoun break down all things UFC 280.

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Sean O'Malley has been lauded as the potential next generation superstar for the UFC, but he must overcome his toughest test in the returning former ...

Considering his popularity and the prospect of having a DWCS alum potentially when the world title ahead of another season next summer, it is difficult to see O’Malley not get the title shot with any sort of victory on Saturday. Though not conductive to another high volume assault as per his usual, a conservative approach that sees less powerful combinations as to avoid staying in the pocket is expected to be O’Malley’s most effective route to a victory assuming he can’t stop the notoriously tenacious Yan. His typical approach that sees him seemingly eschew efficient fighting in favor of a potential highlight reel finish is one that is has largely been expected to change as he takes on tougher competition. However, he has publicly stated that he is not interested in pursuing the elite unless he is compensated as such. The show has become the premiere place for prospects around the world who wish to enter the big show and the UFC proudly points to O’Malley as an example of the heights one can reach through the platform of DWCS. Since arriving to the UFC as a 22 year-old in 2017 through Dana White’s Contender Series, O’Malley has been groomed as the next great prospect of the promotion.

A new lightweight champion will be crowned at UFC 280, but will it be Charles Oliveira or Islam Makhachev? And which bantamweight star will shine the ...

[Armen Petrosyan](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5850/armen-petrosyan) [Muhammad Mokaev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5903/muhammad-mokaev) (12) def. [Makhmud Muradov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5110/makhmud-muradov) [Volkan Oezdemir](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2557/volkan-oezdemir) (12) def. [Katlyn Chookagian](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3009/katlyn-chookagian) (4) vs. [Beneil Dariush](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2674/beneil-dariush) (5) vs. [Charles Oliveira](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/175/charles-oliveira) vs. [Francis Ngannou](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3362/francis-ngannou) vs. [Lina Lansberg](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3799/lina-lansberg) [Michael Chandler](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/455/michael-chandler) fight and I’m not stopping now, especially when we’re oh-so-close to my fantasy booking of Oliveira vs. [Islam Makhachev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3279/islam-makhachev) could top them all. ET available exclusively on [ESPN+ pay-per-view](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?sharedid=MMAFighting). It might surprise some to learn that Sean O’Malley is not only outside of the top 15 of the illustrious MMA Fighting Global Rankings, he’s not even a FARV (fighter also receiving votes)! [ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?sharedid=MMAFighting) at 10:00 a.m.

Check here to get the latest results from UFC 280, highlighted by Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev battling for the UFC lightweight championship.

ET/7 a.m. He’d retain the title against Joe Soto and Barao before dropping it in a close January 2016 decision to Dominick Cruz. This will mark Dillashaw’s first fight since his July 2021 split-decision win over Cory Sandhagen. He retained the title in a rematch with Yan earlier this year at UFC 273. Makhachev comes into this contest on a 10-fight win streak and with just a single loss to his name. While Oliveira submitted Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 in May, it was there that he weighed in a half-pound over the 155-pound limit, losing his championship on the scales.

Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the pair of title fights set for Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Yan has the patience to avoid recklessness and the power to make O'Malley wither. And provided he can hurt Yan enough early to try and activate the former champion's desperate want to avoid a three-fight losing skid, O'Malley just might be able to line him up with the type of explosion which could end the fight. On the ground Makhachev might be able to maul the Brazilian, but he has to be careful for every second to not get caught in a submission. Yan Expect Sterling and Dillashaw to play for points before Sterling eventually gets the takedown and takes over. Yan vs. Perhaps Makhachev presents the answer in the form of a strategic takedown game and stifling top control. Oliveira Oliveira vs. Sterling vs. Dillashaw is back after a year away because of injury and also not too far away from a two-year drug suspension that cost him the title. Elsewhere on the card, bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling looks to continue his incredible run when he takes on former champ TJ Dillashaw in the co-main event.

Sean Zerillo breaks down Saturday afternoon's UFC 280 pay-per-view card, including his analysis, bets and model projections for all 12 fights.

Oliveira to win inside the distance (projected +209, listed +200) is my official pick on the fight. I projected this lightweight fight to end inside the distance 76% of the time (-311 implied) compared to a divisional average of 51%. I would want +179 (35.8% implied) or better to back “Do Bronx” at a 2% edge compared to my projection. 90% of Oliveira’s career fights, including 17 of his past 18 and 10 of the 11 wins on his current streak, have ended inside the distance. I would bet Rosa here, up to about -369 (78.7% implied) at a 2% edge compared to my number. 1 contender to face the winner of Makhachev and Oliveira. He hasn’t fought anyone near this level of competition and may struggle to make the proper adjustments. Chookagian has all the tools to keep this fight competitive and potentially win it. He should have a clear grappling advantage against Muradov, and I expect him to have success landing takedowns. Oezdemir has gotten wobbled more easily in recent fights, so I suspect Krylov may find a chance to finish on the feet against a fighter who is incredibly difficult to take down. Mokaev is a grinding wrestler who can keep a pace and wear on his opponents, but he should have an opportunity to find Gordon’s chin. ET) on ESPN+ and ESPNNews.

Petr Yan and Sean O'Malley had their final staredown for their anticipated UFC 280 showdown at ceremonial weigh-ins.

UFC 280 takes place Saturday at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The former champion and surging contender meet in a key bantamweight contest. [Petr Yan](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/petr-yan) and [Sean O'Malley](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/sean-omalley) had the final staredown for their highly anticipated [UFC 280](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-280-abu-dhabi) showdown at Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins.

Here's everything you need to know to catch the UFC 280 event on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

[relinquishing the bantamweight title](https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/aljamain-sterlings-coach-says-convicted-cheater-tj-dillashaws-past-shouldnt-be-ignored-at-ufc-280/) in 2019 in conjunction with a drug suspension. [Other must-see fights](https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-280-fight-card-petr-yan-vs-sean-omalley-belal-muhammad-vs-sean-brady-among-fights-to-watch/) on Saturday night include Yan vs. The card also features UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling vs. Makhachev -- the pupil and spiritual successor of undefeated former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov -- has mauled his way to a world title shot after a nearly spotless 12-year run in MMA. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? A UFC lightweight champion will be crowned at UFC 280.

Charles Oliveira is looking to cement his all-time status in the history of lightweight division while Islam Makhachev seeks to continue the legacy of both ...

In the event of a Makhachev victory, the winner of the marquee bout next month between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler also figure to be in the running. For Makhachev, energy conservation will be key as he is the larger athlete and the more likely to spend more energy if he can’t get a finish. As such, managing energy and being more patient in pursuing takedowns will be key to winning a long bout if he can not keep Oliveira down early and secure a finish. He is on the coattails of Oliveira with his own ten fight win-streak and has successfully turned away the likes of Dan Hooker, Bobby Green, Drew Dober, Arman Tsarukyan, and Thiago Moises. It would be neglectful to not also mention that Nurmagomedov’s father himself also expressed that Makhachev would win the title after his son vacated it. Claiming the vacant title after the departure of Khabib Nurmagomedov from active competition, “Do Bronx” took the reins of the lightweight division in almost mind-boggling fashion.

Sean Zerillo breaks down Saturday's matchup between Petr Yan and Sean O'Malley at UFC 280 (Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi)

Petr Yan Live after Round 1 He hasn’t fought anyone near this level of competition and may struggle to make the proper adjustments. Like Gamrot, I certainly prefer the violence props here. Pre-fight, I would bet Yan’s moneyline straight at -245 or better. He may be able to pull ahead early on volume. 135 lbs.

Get UFC 280 results for the Oliveira vs. Makhachev event in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

[Muhammad Mokaev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5903/muhammad-mokaev) [Karol Rosa](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5324/karol-rosa) vs. [AJ Dobson](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5793/aj-dobson) [Malcolm Gordon](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2889/malcolm-gordon) vs. [Gadzhi Omargadzhiev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5870/gadzhi-omargadzhiev) [Armen Petrosyan](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5850/armen-petrosyan) vs. [Nikita Krylov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2322/nikita-krylov) [Abubakar Nurmagomedov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3211/abubakar-nurmagomedov) vs. [Caio Borralho](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5807/caio-borralho) [Volkan Oezdemir](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2557/volkan-oezdemir) vs. [Sean Brady](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4850/sean-brady) [Makhmud Muradov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5110/makhmud-muradov) vs. [Lina Lansberg](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3799/lina-lansberg) Dillashaw](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1257/t-j-dillashaw). [Manon Fiorot](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5550/manon-fiorot) ET) [Belal Muhammad](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2063/belal-muhammad) vs. Makhachev fight card, live blogs of all the main card fights and the prelim headliner, and [live UFC 280 Twitter](https://twitter.com/mmafighting) updates from all the action at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. ET)

Aljamain Sterling came face-to-face one last time at UFC 280 ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of their bantamweight title grudge match.

He returned from a two-year suspension in July 2021 and beat Cory Sandhagen [by split decision](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/07/ufc-on-espn-27-results-tj-dillashaw-split-decision-cory-sandhagen-wants-title-shot) to earn the opportunity to regain the strap. [Aljamain Sterling](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/aljamain-sterling) and [T.J. The pair had a rematch 11 months later, and Sterling came out with a split decision over Yan for [his first defense](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/04/ufc-273-results-aljamain-sterling-vs-petr-yan-2-wins-video). His previous title run was ended in January 2019 when he tested positive for an illegal substance and was [UFC 280](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ufc-280). 3-ranked Dillashaw, meanwhile, will attempt the rare feat of three title reigns in a single weight class.

Additionally, UFC president Dana White has confirmed that featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will face the winner of the lightweight championship main ...

ET / 7 a.m. UFC 280 Preliminary Card (ESPN+/ESPNEWS, 10 a.m. - Charles Oliveira vs. No. Additionally, UFC president Dana White has confirmed that featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will face the winner of the lightweight championship main event. [Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev](https://fansided.com/2022/10/19/ufc-280-charles-oliveira-islam-makhachev-preview-prediction/) for the lightweight championship and the co-main event between [Aljamain Sterling and T.J.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush has been out for over a year, but he returns at UFC 280 to take on Mateusz Gamrot on the PPV portion of the ...

If I was in the UFC’s shoes it’d be a no-brainer for me as well. I put myself in everybody’s shoes because calling and yelling at my manager for a while…that didn’t make me feel better,” Dariush said. He offered to be a backup. So an opportunity to fight someone as good as him is just as good for me.” He’s definitely a championship fighter,” he said. He has a lot of tools that I think make him special.

Analyzing Saturday's UFC 280 odds and lines between Aljamain Sterling and TJ Dillashaw, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

Please [gamble responsibly](https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/bet-and-wager-101-responsible-gaming-and-gambling/). [Bet now!](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_322c_ufc-280-aljamain-sterling-vs-tj-dillashaw-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos4&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=322&c=ufc-280-aljamain-sterling-vs-tj-dillashaw-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos4) [Tipico Sportsbook](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_322c_ufc-280-aljamain-sterling-vs-tj-dillashaw-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos3&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=322&c=ufc-280-aljamain-sterling-vs-tj-dillashaw-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos3)! [Tipico Sportsbook](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_322c_ufc-280-aljamain-sterling-vs-tj-dillashaw-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos5&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=322&c=ufc-280-aljamain-sterling-vs-tj-dillashaw-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos5), SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in CO and NJ. No (+130) Yes (-180) [Tipico Sportsbook](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_322c_ufc-280-aljamain-sterling-vs-tj-dillashaw-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos1&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=322&c=ufc-280-aljamain-sterling-vs-tj-dillashaw-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos1)‘s lines around the UFC 280: Sterling vs. STERLING (-190). Dillashaw +145 (bet $100 to win $145) Sterling is the more battle-tested fighter. However, in January 2019, he was dropped down to flyweight and was knocked out in 32 seconds by Henry Cejudo, losing a chance to be a two-division champ. The “Funk Master” is coming off a split-decision win over Petr Yan last time out at UFC 273 in early April.

Two huge title matches will take place at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi on October 22. Inside Etihad Arena, Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev fight for the vacant ...

BST ET New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 280 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. In the U.S., the UFC 280 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. and Mexico on the - Main event: 5:15 p.m. - Main card: 2 p.m. - Prelims: 10 a.m. In the co-main event, Aljamain Sterling defends the UFC bantamweight title against T.J. In April, he won a rematch against Yan to defend the belt. After winning two fights in a row, he beat Cody Garbrandt in 2017 to regain the belt. He made his UFC debut in 2015.

Aljamain Sterling gives his breakdown for the upcoming fight at UFC 280 between Petr Yan and Sean O'Malley, which could determine a new No.

I just think he’s a little bit more experienced and he’s going to know how to make those adjustments because he’s had to have made them before on the biggest stage, which were title fights and five-round fights.” “I know he’s going to be there for the entire 15 minutes, in your face, looking to touch up O’Malley to the body, chop down his legs until he can get take off his head. It’s hard for anyone to fight with a drop foot like that, but I think the way he kind of folded was just very telling. As the reigning UFC bantamweight champion, Sterling knows facing O’Malley will probably result in a hefty payday. Tries to use a lot of feints, touch you up from the outside. I think he has all the tools needed to win.” “When Yan actually touches him up a bit and keeps chipping away, will he wilt or will he stay there and compete? But of course that was a couple of years ago. “I know he said he’s not looking at it like that, but it’s a great opportunity stylistically. O’Malley, because the winner could be the next person in line to challenge for the belt. He gets over-aggressive like he did against me in that first round and gets picked apart from the outside and banks on trying to catch you later on. Dillashaw](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1257/t-j-dillashaw) in the co-main event, the New York native is keeping a close eye on Yan vs.

SportsLine's Kyle Marley reveals his UFC 280 picks and predictions for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi.

Dobson (+175) Armen Petrosyan (-200) vs. Dillashaw (+155) Aljamain Sterling (-175) vs. Dillashaw (+155). The top-rated Yan (16-3) is a former champion whose two UFC losses have both come at the hands of current champion Aljamain Sterling. In the co-main event, bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling (-175) defends his title against No. The late-blooming Oliveira (33-8-1) had lost four of six and appeared headed toward journeyman status before he embarked on his current winning streak. Marley also has strong picks for Oliveira vs. Caesars Sportsbook lists Makhachev as the -190 favorite (risk $190 to win $100), while Oliveira comes back at +170 in the latest UFC 280 odds. Oliveira won the title at UFC 262 and defended it once before being stripped of the belt because of a weight miss at UFC 274 in May. Charles Oliveira seeks to reclaim the lightweight title Saturday in the main event of UFC 280 when he faces surging contender Islam Makhachev for the belt.

Analyzing Saturday's UFC 280 odds and lines between Petr Yan and Sean O'Malley, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

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Check out live play-by-play and official results from UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi, featuring vacant lightweight and bantamweight title fights.

Referee: Photos: Recap: Result: Round 1 – [UFC 280 discussion thread](http://mmajunkie.com/2022/10/ufc-280-abu-dhabi-charles-oliveira-islam-makhachev-sterling-dillashaw-comments-forum-discussion-thread).

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ET BST - Main event: 5:15 p.m. - Main card: 2 p.m. - Prelims: 10 a.m. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 280 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. and Mexico on the Channel + Live Stream (main card) Time (main card) In April, he won a rematch against Yan to defend the belt. Oliveira won the bout via submission, but he could not be called champion. Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev fight for the vacant UFC lightweight title while Aljamain Sterling defends the UFC bantamweight title against T.J.

Results As They Happen, Winner Interviews And More From UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev, Live From Etihad Arena In Abu Dhabi.

[Official Scorecards ](https://www.ufc.com/news/official-scorecards-ufc-280-oliveira-vs-makhachev) [Visit Abu Dhabi](http://www.abudhabievents.ae/) [Follow on Twitter](https://twitter.com/visitabudhabi) [Petr Yan](/athlete/petr-yan)(16-3, fighting out of Yekaterinburg, Russia) clashes with No. [Aljamain Sterling](/athlete/aljamain-sterling)(21-3, fighting out of Uniondale, NY) looks to defend his belt against No. [Beneil Dariush](/athlete/beneil-dariush)(21-4-1, fighting out of Yorba Linda, CA) meets No. [Belal Muhammad](/athlete/belal-muhammad)(21-3, 1 NC, fighting out of Chicago, IL) clashes with No. [Katlyn Chookagian](/athlete/katlyn-chookagian)(18-4, fighting out of Amity Harbor, NY by way of Quakertown, PA) looks to defend her ranking against No. [Volkan Oezdemir](/athlete/volkan-oezdemir)(18-6, fighting out of Fribourg, Switzerland) takes on No. [Charles Oliveira](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/charles-oliveira) takes on [Islam Makhachev](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/islam-makhachev) for the vacant lightweight championship at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. 10 ranked [Nikita Krylov](/athlete/nikita-krylov)(28-9, fighting out of Donetsk, Ukraine) at light heavyweight [Watch on ESPN+ ](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) [UFC 280: OLIVEIRA VS MAKHACHEV](/event/ufc-280) takes place at Etihad Arena on Saturday, October 22, with the main card at 2pm ET / 11am PT on [ESPN+ PPV](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN).

UFC 280 takes place on Saturday, Oct. 22, featuring the main event of Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev. Here is how you can watch the pay-per-view.

- Aljamain Sterling (-175) vs. Dillashaw (+150) New users can sign up for an ESPN+ account and order UFC 280 for $99.98. The main card for the pay-per-view is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. UFC 280, featuring the main event of Charles Oliveira vs. Oliveira was stripped of the title ahead of UFC 274 due to failing to make weight.

UFC 280, headlined by the lightweight title bout between No. 1 ranked contender Charles Oliveira (33-8) and No. 4 Islam Makhachev (21-1), airs live on ...

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Get up to date on the main event of UFC 280 between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev.

W - Thiago Moisés (SUB) W - Dan Hooker (SUB) [a first-round TKO of Bobby Green](https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/2/26/22951737/ufc-vegas-49-results-and-video-islam-makhachev-pounds-out-bobby-green-mma-news) at UFC Vegas 49. [stripped of the title](https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/5/6/23060419/ufc-274-video-charles-oliveira-misses-weight-stripped-of-ufc-lightweight-title-mma-news). Oliveira: W - Justin Gaethje (SUB) W - Dustin Poirier (SUB)

UFC 280 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi will feature one of the deepest cards of 2022, headlined by a lightweight title fight between two of the sport's biggest ...

“I want to fight the best people in the world and I want to do it as often as I can. Just one fight previously, he took former title contender Dan Hooker to the ground and eventually sunk in a kimura choke to finish him early. “My focus is not the same focus as the UFC,” Dariush said in a press conference this week. “You’re praising the guy who got caught and saying that he did it the right way and did it like a man. The man is deadly in so many different ways, whether on the ground or standup and there’s no reason to think he’s even at his peak yet. The other good news is O’Malley is also more of a striker than a grappler. But I think he made a mistake, and he handled it like a man. Sterling, however, did not care about the bookmakers and used his superior wrestling skills to take down to the mat and keep him there for heavy ground-and-pound. It secured the victory, his second in a row. The referee stepped in to end it at the 4:47 mark for a standing TKO. After a standup war earlier in the bout, Krylov decided to take the fight to the ground in the third round for heavy ground-and-pound. Oliveira, the former division champion, was stripped of his title in May after failing to make weight before a bout with Justin Gaethje.

The showdown for the vacant lightweight title between ex-champion Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev headlines a stacked card for UFC 280 today at Etihad ...

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See How The Judges Scored Every Round Of UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev, Live From Etihad Arena In Abu Dhabi.

[Results, Highlights & More](https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-280-oliveira-vs-makhachev-results-winner-interviews-abu-dhabi) [Visit Abu Dhabi](http://www.abudhabievents.ae/) [Follow on Twitter](https://twitter.com/visitabudhabi) [Charles Oliveira](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/charles-oliveira) takes on [Islam Makhachev](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/islam-makhachev) for the vacant lightweight championship at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. [UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev](/event/ufc-280), Live From Etihad Arena In Abu Dhabi. [UFC 280: OLIVEIRA VS MAKHACHEV](/event/ufc-280) takes place at Etihad Arena on Saturday, October 22, with the main card at 2pm ET / 11am PT on [ESPN+ PPV](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN).

The Sporting News will be providing live coverage of Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev along with all the other fights taking place at UFC 280.

Dillashaw via 2nd round TKO (ground and pound) to retain the UFC bantamweight title (3:44) Islam hip-tosses Oliveira to the canvas and is back in the guard. In the U.S., the UFC 280 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 280 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. and Mexico on the The streak is at eight with scores of 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28. More importantly, she has taken out the #1 contender at women's flyweight and is now in the conversation for Valentina Shevchenko's next opponent. But maybe the fans cheering for O'Malley influenced the judges. [failed to make weight](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mma/news/ufc-280-why-lightweight-title-vacant-charles-oliveira-vs-islam-makhachev/rsjilhd08ak2y7vw83p7pugf) against Justin Gaethje at UFC 274. Oliveira is the uncrowned UFC lightweight champion. Inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev fight for the vacant UFC lightweight title on October 22. Oliveira takes it to the ground and pulls Islam into his guard.

At UFC 280, Belal Muhammad made everyone remember his name if they haven't already when he became the first person to beat Sean Brady.

AJ Dobson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Gadzhi Omargadzhiev via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) Makhmud Muradov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Meanwhile, Brady loses for the first time as a professional. Brady shot, but was denied. Brady’s response was leg kicks and jabs, both of which worked but were unable to halt Muhammad’s pressure completely.

Muhammad scored the second-round finish in Abu Dhabi in a fight that was close until it wasn't.

Muhammad credited his training camp and the tutelage of coach Khabib Nurmagomedov for his success in the fight. During his post-fight interview, Muhammad told UFC commentator Daniel Cormier that Nurmagomedov was yelling for the finish. Muhammad (No. The pressure was eventually too much for his opponent. Brady also appeared to have the strength advantage, landing harder punches and physically shoving Muhammad to the mat. Accomplished grapplers Muhammad and Brady negated each other's wrestling skills.

UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling dominated an injured T.J. Dillashaw to retain his title with a second-round TKO.

Lina Lansberg via majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-280-abu-dhabi-charles-oliveira-islam-makhachev-sterling-dillashaw-play-by-play-live-results”) AJ Dobson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-280-abu-dhabi-charles-oliveira-islam-makhachev-sterling-dillashaw-play-by-play-live-results”) [Muhammad Mokaev def. Gadzhi Omargadzhiev via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-280-abu-dhabi-charles-oliveira-islam-makhachev-sterling-dillashaw-play-by-play-live-results”) [Armen Petrosyan def. Makhmud Muradov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-280-abu-dhabi-charles-oliveira-islam-makhachev-sterling-dillashaw-play-by-play-live-results”) [Nikita Krylov def. Volkan Oezdemir via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-280-abu-dhabi-charles-oliveira-islam-makhachev-sterling-dillashaw-play-by-play-live-results”) [Abubakar Nurmagomedov def. Katlyn Chookagian via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-280-results-katlyn-chookagian-vs-manon-fiorot-decision”) [Belal Muhammad def. Mateusz Gamrot via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-280-abu-dhabi-results-beneil-dariush-defends-mateusz-gamrot-grappling-decision-win) [Manon Fiorot def. Malcolm Gordon via submission (armbar) – Round 3, 4:26](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-280-video-muhammad-mokaev-tested-pulls-off-late-armbar-against-malcolm-gordon”) [Karol Rosa def. Petr Yan via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-280-results-sean-omalley-vs-petr-yan-controversial-decision) [Beneil Dariush def. Sean Brady via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:47](“https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-280-results-belal-muhammad-vs-sean-brady-tko-video”) [Caio Borralho def. Dillashaw](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/t-j-dillashaw) (17-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) en route to a second-round TKO in the co-main event at Etihad Arena on Saturday. Sterling smoothly jumped on his back and landed big elbows and hard ground and pound, forcing Marc Goddard to jump in and stop the fight.

Makhachev dropped the former champion before locking in his submission to send the crowd in Abu Dhabi into a frenzy.

Petr Yan](https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-280-results-highlights-sean-omalley-takes-split-decision-over-petr-yan-to-earn-likely-title-shot/)via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) TJ Dillashaw](https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-280-results-highlights-aljamain-sterling-dominates-injured-tj-dillashaw-for-tko-to-retain-title/)via second-round TKO (punches) [Sean O'Malley def. In his most recent outing, Oliveira had again turned the tables after an early scare, submitting Justin Gaethje. This ability to survive in bad spots led to Oliveira winning the lightweight belt in December 2021 with a TKO win over Michael Chandler and a successful defense against Dustin Poirier. Makhachev also landed a few punches in the opening frame that seemed to rock Oliveira. Makhachev won every area of the fight from the opening bell, landing good shots on the feet and scoring an early takedown.

What's ahead for the new lightweight champion? How about the top of the bantamweight division? Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker after UFC 280.

[Geoff Neal](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3111997/geoff-neal) vs. [Shavkat Rakhmonov](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4020699/shavkat-rakhmonov) on Jan. [Leon Edwards](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3152929/leon-edwards) vs. [Kamaru Usman](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3088812/kamaru-usman) III next. If all of the names ahead of Muhammad are booked, don't be surprised if the UFC asks Muhammad to stay active and accept a fight against one of these two. Makhachev entered the fight on a 10-fight winning streak and was set to finalize the plan of his coach and longtime teammate [Khabib Nurmagomedov](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2611557/khabib-nurmagomedov), the former UFC lightweight champion: To win the belt. It's a Fight-of-the-Night candidate on paper, and the obvious next move for both, depending how Dillashaw's health is coming off what appeared to be yet another shoulder injury. The difference between two massive wins and two stinging losses comes down to fine details. O'Malley is instantly the biggest fight for him, and the rankings justify it. Whether you agree with the scoring of O'Malley's split decision over Yan or not, there's no doubting he proved himself to be elite. Dariush is so, so, so deserving of a title fight, but even he seems to know it isn't in the cards -- yet. And Volkanovski gets a shot at a second title -- in his home country of Australia.

The absolutely stacked UFC 280 card went down Saturday in Abu Dhabi, with two titles up for grabs, and a number of key fights.

Following the event, tune in for the post-fight press conference, featuring all the big winners from one of the biggest cards of the year. Himself a former two-time UFC champion at 135lbs, Dillashaw was looking for redemption, after seeing his last title reign come to an end when he was stripped of the belt for use of EPO, a banned PED made infamous by Lance Armstrong. That gave Makhachev the role of challenger, though he entered the fight a moderate favorite.

The man known as “The Suga Show” pulled out a gritty, gutty and bloody split decision over Yan, the former champion in a Fight of the Night type of battle.

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'Suga' battled his toughest test to date in a slugfest with the former champion.

I don't know," O'Malley said. But the former champion, who worked a steady diet of calf and body kicks throughout, then responded to being stunned by a left cross in Round 2 by winding up for a left-hand haymaker of his own seconds later to rock O'Malley. "I was a little surprised [Yan chose to wrestle]," O'Malley said. But I was rocked." The post-fight statistics largely fell in O'Malley's favor after outlanding Yan 85 to 76 in total strikes and 69 to 51 in significant strikes. 1 guy in the world."

The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday's card, including one to its new lightweight champion.

Petr Yan via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-280-results-sean-omalley-vs-petr-yan-controversial-decision) [Sean O'Malley](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/sean-omalley) (16-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) had to dig deep, but took a split decision from former bantamweight champion [Petr Yan](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/petr-yan) (16-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) for the biggest win of his career. Oliveira was stripped of the title in May when he missed weight for a title fight against Justin Gaethje. But late in the second, Muhammad landed a punch that wobbled Brady, and he took advantage. Oliveira is the UFC’s record holder for career submissions, so Makhachev’s finish was poetic justice. He was a slight underdog against the unbeaten Brady, and the two went back and forth for most of nearly two rounds. Muhammad kept the pressure on and landed punch after punch while Brady backed up.

Dillashaw had an uphill battle, revealing that he entered his title fight against Sterling with a significant pre-existing injury.

Sterling snatched a D'Arce choke attempt and wound up with a back mount. Goddard, according to UFC commentator Jon Anik, informed the broadcast team that Dillashaw's injury was disclosed to him before the fight. Dillashaw remarkably toughed it out, surviving rear-naked choke attempts and making it to his feet. Sterling mauled Dillashaw over the course of two rounds in which Dillashaw was afflicted with a recurring shoulder injury. It did not take long for Sterling to mount Dillashaw and land big punches. Sterling took down Dillashaw early in Round 1 and Dillashaw's shoulder appeared to pop out of place, eliciting a grimace from the former champ.

A super-fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski could be bound for Australia. Immediately after defeating Charles Oliveira to claim the UFC ...

[served as the alternate](https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-news-rumors-alexander-volkanovski-will-serve-as-backup-for-lightweight-title-fight-in-abu-dhabi/) for Oliveira vs. Volkanovski has repeatedly expressed his desire to challenge for the lightweight crown as he awaits a clear contender in the featherweight division. Nurmagomedov argued that Makhachev is the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport and should usurp Oliveira's No. Makhachev overwhelmed Oliveira at UFC 280. Volkanovski is currently the No. A super-fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski could be bound for Australia.

In the main event, Islam Makhachev not only proved he's the best lightweight in the world, he also won the title with style. After staying on top and matching ...

A lot of that was unnecessary. PROS: Islam established himself as a legitimate superstar. Game plan was smart, doing that after wearing him down by the fence, where his guard was negated When shoulder popped and was one armed & defenseless, it should’ve been stopped. Weirdly enough, while most people thought O’Malley got a moral victory, judges somehow awarded him with the actual victory. After staying on top and matching up his wrestling with Charles Oliveira’s jiujitsu, Makhachev went on to knock him down and submit the top notch grappler.

What can we take away from a fascinating slate of title fights and marquee matchups at UFC 280? Marc Raimondi and Brett Okamoto offer up their thoughts from ...

[Khamzat Chimaev](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4684751/khamzat-chimaev) start hot and shoot right to the top, Muhammad had to earn every step in his journey, making adjustments and improvements along the way. Muhammad was exciting in losses to [Alan Jouban](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3045738/alan-jouban) and [Vicente Luque](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3045887/vicente-luque), the latter a knockout loss, but at the time, many pegged him as little more than a journeyman or gatekeeper. [Khabib Nurmagomedov](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2611557/khabib-nurmagomedov)'s team with others -- and just kept improving. Muhammad was a wrestler in high school under coach and MMA fighter [Louis Taylor](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2512981/louis-taylor). With wrestling and grappling as his go-to strategy, Muhammad is on a nine-fight unbeaten streak following a TKO finish over top up-and-coming fighter [Sean Brady](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4295192/sean-brady) at UFC 280. [Belal Muhammad](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3172112/belal-muhammad)'s UFC career started, few people outside him and his team could envision he would be what he is now: one of the best welterweight fighters in the world. Now, in Sterling's second title defense, he stopped an injured [TJ Dillashaw](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2611719/tj-dillashaw) via second-round TKO. This is a wild sport, and Sterling is just riding the wave while simultaneously being an elite fighter. But his process of getting the belt and retaining it has been unorthodox, to say the least. Dillashaw could not defend himself properly, and Sterling did what he had to do: finish the fight dominantly with ground-and-pound. He's honest with himself, and he's fine with the rest of his team being honest with him. He's doing the work and he's doing it smartly.

Makhachev dominated Oliveira from start to finish and ended the fight at 3:16 of the second round with an arm triangle.

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The action in Abu Dhabi did not disappoint with a pair of title fights and an incredible bout at bantamweight.

The fight was as dramatic as it was fun to watch as O'Malley weathered the storm of Yan's six takedowns and constant physical pressure to bloody and drop his opponent with a flying knee in Round 3. [O'Malley received the benefit of the doubt](https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-280-results-highlights-sean-omalley-takes-split-decision-over-petr-yan-to-earn-likely-title-shot/) from the judges in a split decision win over former champion Petr Yan. O'Malley was lucky to receive the nod and twice during his postfight interview admitted that he wasn't sure he even won and would need to rewatch the tape before commenting on whether he's ready for a title shot. But pushing forward with a fight he was physically unfit to win, even with the courage he showed, makes it that much harder to reward him with a big payday for acting "heroically." [entered the Octagon following Makhachev's victory](https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-280-alexander-volkanovski-accepts-islam-makhachevs-challenge-for-lightweight-title-fight-in-australia/) for a staredown meant to hype a potential fight between the two in Australia next year for the 155-pound title. And while it's clear from his apology that he wasn't interested in holding up the sport's deepest division any longer, nobody wins in a scenario such as this. Dillashaw deserved enormous credit for surviving the opening round while Sterling, a ground specialist with suffocatingly long limbs, had his way with him on top and repeatedly took his back. The former two-time bantamweight champion, who was hoping to make history at 36 by challenging Aljamain Sterling, was mysteriously absent during UFC Embedded filming and didn't take part in the public workout. Makhachev cut Oliveira early with a left cross and was never in trouble against a fighter who owns the UFC record for submission and stoppage wins. An early injury to TJ Dillashaw also brought an abrupt end to Aljamain Sterling's second defense of his bantamweight title in the co-main event. Given the ease at which he finished Oliveira, it also isn't out of the question that the larger Makhachev would enter as the betting favorite. Not only did Makhachev step up his striking in a big way against Oliveira, his ability to dominate on the ground and create an opening for an immediate finish was nothing short of Khabib-like.

The expectation from former UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and his late father, Abdulmanap, was that Khabib would retire from the UFC and shortly ...

From everything we’ve seen from the 29-year-old, I expect he will be improved and out to make a point. Yan won’t get the next title fight, but outside of that, he remains one of the top fighters in the division. By the time Oliveira’s unbeaten run of 11 fights began in 2018, he was already nearly eight years into his UFC career. If Rosa hopes to move forward, she needs to find a better balance between ground control and aggression on the ground. Nikita Krylov: Nikita Krylov might have been too confident in his chin and striking in the early moments of his light heavyweight bout opposite Volkan Oezdemir. An underdog against the lower-ranked Sean Brady, Muhammad shed his reputation as “only” a point fighter, at least for one night, and showed he is unafraid to engage in a war. In his previous fight, a July decision victory over Armen Petrosyan, he seemed content to gain top control and stall. In his post-fight interview, Muhammad, who is unbeaten in his past nine outings, called for the title fight or a matchup against Khamzat Chimaev. In his post-fight interview, Dariush said he would not beg for anything, but the UFC matchmakers need to get him an opponent ranked above him for his next outing. Dariush’s takedown defense was excellent, his grappling skills top-notch, the timing of his strikes sublime and his cardio magnificent on the way to getting his hand raised. Makhachev made that dream a reality on Saturday with a dominant win over ex-champion Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 280. He lost that fight via second round TKO and then promptly delivered a fairly empty statement to the rest of the division, after falling to UFC bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling.

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Islam Makhachev had been building to this moment. With the help of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev now wears the UFC gold at 155 pounds.

[Alexander Volkanovski](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3949584/alexander-volkanovski), who happened to be sitting cageside at Etihad Arena. He wanted to pick a fight, a massive fight, for his friend. "Last couple of years, I told you guys Islam Makhachev is the best fighter," Nurmagomedov said. He has been a dominant force since he entered the UFC in 2015, winning 10 fights in a row going into Saturday. But Makhachev has a well-rounded skill set that sets him apart from all others in his division. [Dustin Poirier](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2506549/dustin-poirier). After beating up [Davi Ramos](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3114625/davi-ramos) to run his record to 18-1, Makhachev was sitting at the postfight dais explaining to reporters how he'd gotten it done. Khabib had repeatedly shown that he could do it all inside the cage. Back in their native Dagestan, the elder Nurmagomedov had coached not just his son but also Makhachev, and the new champ wanted to honor his longtime coach with a touching gesture for Khabib, who now serves as his coach and cornerman. And while the title was vacant going into this fight because Oliveira had been stripped after missing weight before his May bout with Gaethje, pretty much the whole MMA world considered the Brazilian the de facto champ. From the start, he did not hesitate to attack Oliveira, who was coming off consecutive finishes of This moment and all that led up to it signified the brotherhood between these two fighters.