Makhachev vs. Oliveira · Full Fight
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What happened
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Makhachev's first-round control limited Oliveira's attempts to create a submission scramble.
A right hand dropped Oliveira in round two and sent the fight to the mat.
Makhachev advanced to the arm-triangle choke, which ended the fight at 3:17 of the second round.
- Official UFC resultsUFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev — Results
Fight breakdown
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0:00Round 1
Oliveira pressed forward with his usual submission danger, but Makhachev secured takedowns and controlled the positions. The challenger kept working from guard while Makhachev stayed patient and heavy.
6:01Round 2
Makhachev dropped Oliveira with a right hand, followed him to the mat and advanced through control until the arm-triangle choke forced the tap at 3:16.