The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi once more and there are two huge title fights for fans to get excited about.
In the main event, Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev meet for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Both Oliveira and Makhachev come into this fight on 11 and 10-fight winning streaks respectively, and should present an intriguing matchup between two fighters who thrive on the ground in grappling situations.
In the co-main event, Aljamain Sterling defends his UFC bantamweight title against T.J. Dillashaw in what is a fascinating clash between two different styles inside the octagon. Sterling will look to utilise his ability as a grappler, while Dillashaw is someone known for his striking and could have an edge if he is able to stay on his feet.
Here's everything you need to know about Oliveira vs. Makhachev.
When is Oliveira vs. Makhachev? date, start time
- Date: Saturday, October 22
- Main card: 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET
- Main event cagewalks (approx): 10 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. ET
The main card is set to get underway at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET with the main event cagewalks scheduled for 10 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Oliveira vs. Makhachev?
- U.S.: ESPN+ PPV
- UK: BT Sport Box Office
ESPN+ PPV will broadcast the fight in the U.S., while UK fans can watch the fight on BT Sport Box Office.
Where is the Oliveira vs. Makhachev fight?
The fight takes place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Charles Oliveira record and bio
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Date of Birth: October 17, 1989
- Height: 5' 8"
- Reach: 70"
- Total Fights: 41
- Record: 33-8-0
Islam Makhachev Record and Bio
- Nationality: Russian
- Date of Birth: October 27, 1991
- Height: 5' 8"
- Reach: 70"
- Total Fights: 23
- Record: 22-1-0
Oliveira vs. Makhachev fight card
Main card
- Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev for the vacant UFC lightweight championship
- Aljamain Sterling vs. T.J. Dillashaw for Sterling's UFC bantamweight title
- Pter Yan vs. Sean O'Malley; Bantamweight
- Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot; Lightweight
- Katlyn Chookagian vs. Manon Fiorot; Women's flyweight
Prelims
- Belal Muhammad vs. Sean Brady; Welterweight
- Makhmud Muradov vs. Caio Borralho; Middleweight
- Nikita Krylov vs. Volkan Oezdemir; Light heavyweight
- Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Lucas Almeida; Featherweight
- Magomed Mustafaev vs. Yamato Nishikawa; Lightweight
- Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Gadzhi Omargadzhiev; Welterweight
- Armen Petrosyan vs. A.J. Dobson; Middleweight
- Muhammad Mokaev vs. Malcolm Gordon; Flyweight
- Karol Rosa vs. Lina Lansberg; Women's bantamweight