![]() This probably isn't that, but it's a quality, quality matchup.Īljamain Sterling, men's bantamweight champion (defeated TJ Dillashaw by second-round TKO) Sean O'Malley, middleweight (defeated Petr Yan by split decision) Would love to see Oliveira in the biggest fight possible. If Dariush doesn't get a title shot, which doesn't feel likely, this would be a big fight for him, and one Dariush deserves.įrom a rankings standpoint, it makes perfect sense. And I bet he'd even take the fight at 170 pounds, if that's what McGregor demanded. He deserves the attention a megafight against McGregor would bring him. He's already beaten a lot of the obvious opponents you'd book him against next. Oliveira has arguably the most exciting style in the sport right now. If he does come back though, this is the one. ![]() He keeps saying he will, but it feels like we're never any closer to him doing so. ![]() Oliveira is a perfect foe for McGregor, if and when McGregor ever returns. One would think he'll have to get his chance if he continues to win, but it won't be right now.Ĭharles Oliveira (lost by second-round submission to Makhachev) There are just too many big fights ahead of him right now. 12 for UFC 284 and this is the main event.ĭariush 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. Makhachev gets to defend his belt against the No. Well, Makhachev, Nurmagomedov, Volkanovski and the UFC made this one pretty easy. Who should be next: Alexander Volkanovski Islam Makhachev, lightweight champion (defeated Charles Oliveira to win the vacant lightweight title) So what should come next? Let's take a look at what fights could be ahead in 2023. Should the winners fight each other? And how about the losers? A fight between either pair would be must-see. Champion Aljamain Sterling dominated TJ Dillashaw with a TKO victory, while Sean O'Malley escaped with a split decision over Petr Yan. 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, the former UFC lightweight champion: To win the belt.įor Oliveira, who lost the belt on the scales back in May, this was his first defeat in 11 fights.Įarlier on the card, the bantamweight division took center stage. Islam Makhachev is the new lightweight champion after defeating Charles Oliveria by second-round submission (arm triangle) to win the vacant belt at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday. UFC 280: Who's next for Islam Makhachev, Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley? Dillashaw came in with a shoulder injury and when the shoulder popped out of place early on, bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling took full advantage using takedowns and brutal ground and pound to stop Dillashaw in the second round.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser The challenger instantly went for an arm triangle choke and when he managed to pass his opponent's guard, Oliveira immediately tapped out. ![]() But when he attempted a jumping knee, Makhachev caught him with a hard right hand that dropped him. As the pair separated, the champion began to work his striking. Makhachev got a clinch with double underhooks in the second but couldn't get Oliveira down again. The champion regained his feet off a scramble but Makhachev put him back on the ground with a judo throw continuing to control the action. Oliveira briefly hunted submissions with an open guard but soon went to a closed guard as Makhachev applied heavy top pressure. Headlining a stacked UFC 280 card, Makhachev got the early takedown in the first when Oliveira chose to initiate a clinch. Khabib Nurmagomedov protégé Islam Makhachev succeeded his mentor atop the UFC's lightweight division dethroning champion Charles Oliveira by second round submission Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ![]()
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