: O’Malley walked away with a split-decision victory.
: This win propelled O’Malley directly into the title conversation, showcasing his toughness and elite striking. Quick Hits from the Main Card
💡 : UFC 280 marked a massive shift in the UFC landscape, signaling the start of the Makhachev era and the global superstardom of Sean O'Malley. If you'd like to dive deeper into this event: Detailed play-by-play of the main event Analysis of the judging controversy in Yan vs. O'Malley What happened next for Charles Oliveira UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev
The most controversial and talked-about fight of the night was Sean O’Malley vs. Petr Yan. "Sugar" Sean stepped up significantly in competition and proved he belonged at the elite level.
defeated Mateusz Gamrot via unanimous decision, proving he is a perennial elite contender. : O’Malley walked away with a split-decision victory
: 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
: Makhachev dropped Oliveira with a heavy right hand in the second round. If you'd like to dive deeper into this
secured a decision win over Katlyn Chookagian, solidifying her spot as a top flyweight threat.