Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira cross paths in Abu Dhabi hotel ahead of UFC 280

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev got a first glimpse of one another on Tuesday before their headline title bout at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

The lightweight rivals, who top the bill at Etihad Arena on Saturday night in an encounter for the vacant belt, crossed paths in the athlete hotel on Yas Island, as Makhachev checked in for fight week.

Oliveira, the division’s most recent champion, has been training in Abu Dhabi since early last week. The Brazilian, who celebrated his 33rd birthday on Monday, rides an 11-fight win streak.

Islam Makhachev and his team arrive in Abu Dhabi