: O’Malley walked away with a split-decision victory.
: This victory brought the lightweight belt back to Dagestan, fulfilling the prophecy laid out by Khabib Nurmagomedov and his father, Abdulmanap. Aljamain Sterling Silences the Doubters UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev
The most controversial and talked-about fight of the night was Sean O’Malley vs. Petr Yan. "Sugar" Sean stepped up significantly in competition and proved he belonged at the elite level. : O’Malley walked away with a split-decision victory
: This win propelled O’Malley directly into the title conversation, showcasing his toughness and elite striking. Quick Hits from the Main Card Petr Yan
In the co-main event, Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling defended his title against legend T.J. Dillashaw. While Dillashaw entered with a pre-existing shoulder injury that dislocated early in the fight, Sterling’s grappling was relentless. : TKO (punches) in Round 2.
secured a decision win over Katlyn Chookagian, solidifying her spot as a top flyweight threat.