Second blockbuster fight added to UFC 280 Abu Dhabi

Fans of UFC, listen up. A second blockbuster fight has been added to UFC 280 Abu Dhabi and you’re going to want it on your radar.

Champion Aljamain Sterling will defend his bantamweight title against the second-ranked TJ Dillashaw in the co-main event at UFC 280 Abu Dhabi: Oliveira vs. Makhachev.

The mega event will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island and is likely to have huge fighting action as it will be Sterling’s second defense of his title since he won it in March last year. Are you ready for the Aljamain Sterling versus TJ Dillashaw fight?

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It is the latest blockbuster UFC 280 Abu Dhabi fight to be added to the Saturday October 22 card, which will be headlined by Charles Oliveira taking on Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title.

UFC 280 is coming to Abu Dhabi in October; it will be the anchoring point of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, which will run from Monday October 17 to Sunday October 23. The week will include loads of activities, so keep an eye on Time Out Abu Dhabi for all the top events you don’t want to miss.

Aljamain Sterling AKA “The Funk Master” has been in the UFC for eight years and has diligently worked his way up to the top of the division. He will be riding a seven-fight win streak when he arrives in Abu Dhabi. The athlete will be fighting outside the United States for the first time as he looks to cement his place at the top.

His opponent, Dillashaw, has been a star fighter in the bantamweight division for more than a decade now. He is a former two-time champion and holds a number of UFC bantamweight records. Who are you rooting for?

VIP tickets to UFC 280 Abu Dhabi are now available. Get ready for one of Abu Dhabi’s most exciting sporting events.

From Dhs1,350. Sat Oct 22. Etihad Arena, Yas Island ufcvip.com.