Do you already have plans for this weekend? As a martial arts enthusiast, we have a golden viewing tip for you, namely UFC 280. This UFC event is not only the biggest event of 2022, it is on paper one of the very best and biggest events in MMA history. Check out the 5 reasons why you should turn on Discovery+ this Saturday at 8:00 PM.
#5: Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot may decide who will be the next challenger for UFC lightweight title.
Beneil Dariush has now won 6 straight fights in the UFC and is driven to add number 7 against Poland's Mateusz Gamrot. The latter has made his breakthrough this year and has shown that he has what it takes to become a real title contender. Will he be a match for strong wrestler with knockout power Beneil Dariush?
#4: The Abu Dhabi event is beneficial for our viewing pleasure.
Good news! Where the average UFC event requires you to set your alarm or stay up until 04:00, this time you can switch on Discovery+ at 20:00 for the full main card.
#3: Sean O'Malley finally gets a real test against elite fighter Petr Yan.
Sean O'Malley has long been a real 'prospect' in the 65.8 kg class in the UFC. However, in all this time he has never faced an elite-level opponent. That will change this Saturday when he faces the Russian Petr Yan. Yan is a former world champion known for his fast, tight and hard kickboxing work. Can O'Malley continue his hype and maybe fight for the world title by beating Yan?
#2: The world title fight between Aljamain Sterling and TJ Dillashaw.
Aljamain Sterling has shown in his last match that he is the rightful world champion. At UFC 280, he will face the former world champion, who held the title between 2014 and 2019 and dominated the division. He never lost the title in a fight, but tested positive after a doping test and was suspended. During the absence of Dillashaw, 'Aljo' took the world title and of course wants to defend it as often as possible. Dillashaw is an all-rounder with an extremely difficult fighting style to counter.
#1: The clash between two of the best fighters of the moment: Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev.
At number 1, of course, the main fight of the evening for the lightweight world title. Charles Oliveira is a submission specialist and holds the record of 16 submission wins in the UFC! 'Do Bronx' bills himself as the Uncrowned King of lightweights after losing his title in his last bout due to a weight failure.
Former sambo world champion Islam Makhachev wants to throw a spanner in the works with his strong wrestling and submission skills.
In addition to their elite groundwork, both Charles and Islam do not shy away from an exchange of blows and are able to knock their opponent out.
It looks like this match could be one of the best world title matches in recent history and reason enough for us to watch the event live!