Oct 22, 2022 · There's a new champion in the 155-pound division. Islam Makhachev made relatively quick work of Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 280 to claim the vacant lightweight crown on Saturday night.

Oct 23, 2022 · Islam Makhachev scored one of the biggest statement wins in recent MMA history at UFC 280, submitting Charles Oliveira in the second round to claim the vacant lightweight championship.

Oct 22, 2022 · It doesn't get much bigger than the vacant lightweight title bout anchoring the event when Charles Oliveira takes on Islam Makhachev. Oliveira previously held the title before missing weight in ...

Oct 22, 2022 · A UFC lightweight champion will be crowned at UFC 280. Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev headlines a stacked pay-per-view on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

Jul 16, 2022 · A new UFC lightweight champion will be crowned at the conclusion of Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev. UFC officially announced the pairing during the main card of UFC Fight Night on July 16.

Oct 22, 2022 · Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev have combined to win 21 consecutive fights, but one of the lightweight contenders will see a long winning streak come to an end Saturday when they square off ...

Oct 11, 2023 · Charles Oliveira is out of next Saturday's #UFC294 main event, @AlexVolkanovski is replacing in a rematch for the Lightweight title with @MakhachevMMA

Jun 11, 2023 · Charles Oliveira has unfinished business with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Oliveira firmly re-entered the title picture by stopping Beneil Dariush, the lightweight contender with the ...

Jul 20, 2023 · UFC president Dana White announced three cards for the promotion's return to Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, including Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 and Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

Oct 22, 2023 · Makhachev, who was scheduled to fight Charles Oliveira until an injury in training camp forced him out, stayed calm throughout the entirety of the fight as he controlled Volkanovski with his ...