Makhachev knocked out Oliveira at UFC 280 and became the new champion

In the main event of UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira not only the lightweight title was at stake, but also the unofficial status of the strongest lightweight fighter in the history of the league.

Before the fight the odds of the rivals were estimated as equal, although both Islam and Charles were very confident in their success.

In the first round the rivals almost immediately went into the fight with a slight advantage of Islam, who spent almost all the time on top.

Oliveira decided to go for the second round in the standing position and that was his fatal mistake. A minute and a half before the second bell, the Brazilian caught a counter-punch and collapsed on the floor.

Makhachev threw another hail of punches from above and Oliveira looked so shocked that he did not try anything and tapped. That signal meant - I give up. There is a new light heavyweight champion. And he is from Russia again!