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Oliveira, Makhachev Meet for Vacant Lightweight Title at UFC 280

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The UFC's vacant lightweight title will be up for grabs on Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi.

Promotion officials announced during Saturday's UFC on ABC 3 broadcast that former champ Charles Oliveira and current No. 4-ranked contender Islam Makhachev will compete for the belt at UFC 280, which takes place on that date at Etihad Arena.

The booking was revealed immediately after UFC broadcaster Megan Olivi revealed Oliveira had been awarded this year's ESPY Award for "MMA Fighter of the Year."

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