: This victory brought the lightweight belt back to Dagestan, fulfilling the prophecy laid out by Khabib Nurmagomedov and his father, Abdulmanap. Aljamain Sterling Silences the Doubters
: This win propelled O’Malley directly into the title conversation, showcasing his toughness and elite striking. Quick Hits from the Main Card UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev
: A three-round war that saw both men hurt and wobbled. : This victory brought the lightweight belt back
The main event saw Islam Makhachev finally reach the summit of the lightweight division. Facing Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira—the man with the most finishes in UFC history—Makhachev displayed total dominance. The main event saw Islam Makhachev finally reach
: He quickly transitioned into an arm-triangle choke, forcing the tap at 3:16.
In the co-main event, Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling defended his title against legend T.J. Dillashaw. While Dillashaw entered with a pre-existing shoulder injury that dislocated early in the fight, Sterling’s grappling was relentless. : TKO (punches) in Round 2.