UFC 280 Countdown previews the much anticipated lightweight showdown in the main event as former division champion Charles Oliveira battles Islam Makhachev.
Oliveira (33-8, 1 NC) was stripped of the 155-pound title at UFC 274 in May after missing weight by a half pound during the official weigh-in. While he finished Justin Gaethje in the first round, the lightweight title became vacant. With a win on Saturday, Oliveira would become a two-time UFC lightweight champion.
Makhachev (22-1) is ranked No. 4 in the division and brings an impressive 10-fight winning streak with him. The 31-year old Russian plans to leave Abu Dhabi with the strap.
UFC 280 Countdown: Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev
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