ABU DHABI – Islam Makhachev wants to prove he’s better on the ground than Charles Oliveira.
Makhachev (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) faces Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title in Saturday’s UFC 280 main event at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNNews and ESPN+.
In Oliveira (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC), Makhachev faces the UFC’s all-time leader in finishes and submission wins, but he’s confident his grappling will prevail.
