: O’Malley walked away with a split-decision victory.
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. UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev
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 "Sugar" Sean stepped up significantly in competition and
: Sterling proved his wrestling is a nightmare for anyone in the 135-pound division. O’Malley’s Leap to Stardom
The main event saw Islam Makhachev finally reach the summit of the lightweight division. Facing Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira—the man with the most finishes in UFC history—Makhachev displayed total dominance.
