Tag: Abu Dhabi

UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev Preview

UFC will present one of its most stacked cards of the year this Saturday when it heads back to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Charles Oliveira will attempt to regain the UFC Lightweight Championship in the main event, competing for the vacant belt against Islam Makhachev. Oliveira was UFC's most recent … Continue reading UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev Preview →

‘Weight Management Issues’ Takes Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Lucas Almeida Off UFC 280

UFC 280 took another hit just a day before the event is scheduled to kick off. A featherweight fight between Zubaira Tukhugov and Lucas Almeida has been removed from UFC's October 22nd pay-per-view due to "weight management issues," per an announcement made by the promotion. The fight was scheduled to take place at the Etihad … Continue reading ‘Weight Management Issues’ Takes Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Lucas Almeida Off UFC 280 →

Muhammad Mokaev To Face Malcolm Gordon At UFC 280

Undefeated flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev will search for his third UFC victory later this year, facing Malcolm Gordon at the promotion's October 22nd pay-per-view show. The matchup has joined UFC 280, which is scheduled to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Brett Okamoto of ESPN was the first to report the fight. … Continue reading Muhammad Mokaev To Face Malcolm Gordon At UFC 280 →

Manon Fiorot Booked Against Katlyn Chookagian Again, Moved To UFC 280

A previously scrapped plan for Manon Fiorot has seemingly re-emerged. The rising flyweight is once expected to face Katlyn Chookagian, meeting the former title challenger at UFC's October 22nd pay-per-view event. The fight will take place at UFC 280 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, per a report from RMC Sport Combat. Fiorot was … Continue reading Manon Fiorot Booked Against Katlyn Chookagian Again, Moved To UFC 280 →

Ranked Strawweights Amanda Lemos, Marina Rodriguez Matched For UFC 280

In a matchup between two of strawweight's highest-ranked names, Amanda Lemos and Marina Rodriguez will face off at UFC's October 22nd event. News of the bout was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Combate. The fight is joining UFC 280, which is scheduled to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Lemos is … Continue reading Ranked Strawweights Amanda Lemos, Marina Rodriguez Matched For UFC 280 →

Aljamain Sterling vs. TJ Dillashaw Moved To UFC 280, Two More Changes To October PPV

A trio of big news stories broke for UFC's October 22nd pay-per-view event recently. A new title fight has joined UFC 280, along with two new high-profile bouts. All of the changes are joining a card that is scheduled to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Sterling vs. Dillashaw Moved To UFC … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling vs. TJ Dillashaw Moved To UFC 280, Two More Changes To October PPV →

Charles Oliveira Looks To Reclaim Lightweight Belt At UFC 280 Against Islam Makhachev

Charles Oliveira will attempt to re-gain champion status at UFC's October 22nd pay-per-view event, facing Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight championship. The matchup was announced during UFC's "Fight Night" broadcast Saturday. The bout is set to take place during UFC 280 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Oliveira lost his title earlier this … Continue reading Charles Oliveira Looks To Reclaim Lightweight Belt At UFC 280 Against Islam Makhachev →

UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira To Face Islam Makhachev At UFC 280

Islam Makhachev will get his long-awaited title fight in the fall, as he has been booked to face UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira at the promotion's October 22nd pay-per-view event. The matchup was announced during UFC's "Fight Night" broadcast Saturday. The bout is set to take place during UFC 280 at the Etihad Arena in … Continue reading UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira To Face Islam Makhachev At UFC 280 →