UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev; Sterling vs Dillashaw: Preview, full fight cards, live streaming info, key stats

UFC 280 is set for a title double-header as the focus remains on Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev’s battle for the vacant lightweight crown. Here is all you need to know about the event.

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev during the press conference ahead of UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. | Photo Credit: AFP

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns with a massive card to take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

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No. 1 UFC lightweight contender Charles Oliveira meets No. 4 Islam Makhachev for the vacant world championship, while UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling squares off with No. 2 ranked contender TJ Dillashaw. 

Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev (lightweight) details

Charles Oliveira

Record: 33-8-0

Height: 178cm Weight: 70.3 kg

Reach: 188cm

Last five results: W-W-W-W-W

9 wins by KO, 21 wins by submission

Debut: 2008

Ranked No.1 in UFC lightweight

Islam Makhachev

Record: 22-1-0

Height: 178cm Weight: 70kg

Reach: 179cm

Last five results: W-W-W-W-W

4 wins by knockout; 10 wins by submission

Debut: 2011

Ranked No.4 in UFC lightweight

Charles Oliveira - Key stats

Most submissions in UFC history - 16

Most finishes in UFC history - 19

Holds wins over Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, and Michael Chandler

Islam Makhachev - Key stats

10 fight win streak

Eight first round finishes 

Holds wins over Bobby Green, Dan Hooker, and Drew Dober

Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw detail

Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw (bantamweight) details

Aljamain Sterling

Record: 21-3-0

Height: 170 cm Weight: 61kg

Reach: 180cm

Debut: 2010

Last 5 results: W-W-W-W-W

Defending Bantamweight champion

4 wins by KO; 10 wins by submission

TJ Dillashaw

Record: 18-4-0

Height: 168cm Weight: 61kg

Reach: 170cm

Debut: 2010

Last 5 results: W-L-W-W-W

Ranked No.2 in UFC bantamweight

8 wins by KO; 3 wins by submission

Full schedule

• Lightweight bout (Title): Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhchev
• Bantamweight bout (Title): Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw
• Bantamweight bout: Petr Yan vs Sean O’Malley
• Lightweight bout: Beneil Dariush vs Mateusz Gamrot
• Women’s flyweight bout: Katlyn Chookagian vs Manon Fiorot

The matches will start at 11.30pm IST and will be telecast live SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 3 (Hindi) & SONY TEN 4 (Tamil & Telugu) channels.