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MMA Junkie Staff

VIDEO: UFC 280 ‘Countdown’ for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev

Did you miss the debut of UFC 280 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the main event preview now.

The segment takes a special look at the vacant lightweight title fight between former champion Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC) and Islam Makhachev (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC). Oliveira was stripped of the belt in May when he missed weight for a title bout. Makhachev hasn’t lost in more than seven years.

UFC 280 takes place Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and ESPN+.

“Countdown” goes behind the scenes with the two fighters, and you can watch the full segment above. And don’t miss the entire episode in the video below.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 280.

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