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Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan are set to face off in a lightweight bout at UFC 300, with the winner becoming the No. 1 contender for champion Islam Makhachev. Oliveira seeks to regain a rematch opportunity after losing to Makhachev, while Tsarukyan aims for a rematch after a previous loss to the champion. The event is still without an official headliner, with several other exciting matchups advertised.
Paddy Pimblett delivers a dominant performance against Tony Ferguson at UFC 296, winning by unanimous decision after three rounds of intense competition. Pimblett showcased his skills with ground-and-pound and controlled the fight, while Ferguson struggled to mount a successful offense. This victory marks Pimblett's return to the octagon after a year away due to injuries, while Ferguson suffers his seventh consecutive loss.
UFC Vegas 80 will feature a Lightweight bout between Grant Dawson and Bobby Green as the main event. Dawson, ranked No. 10, is on a hot streak with 11 wins in his last 12 fights, while Green has struggled with a 1-2-1 record in his last four fights. The co-main event will see Joe Pyfer take on Abdul Razak Alhassan in a Middleweight showdown. The card also includes intriguing matchups such as Drew Dober vs. Ricky Glenn and Joaquin Buckley vs. Alex Morono.