UFC 280

2022 - 10 - 21

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UFC 280 backup Alexander Volkanovski reveals his pick for Charles ... (Bloody Elbow)

UFC 280 backup fighter Alexander Volkanovski is picking Islam Makhachev to finish Charles Oliveira after studying both fighters intensely in the weeks ...

“To be honest, I think Islam’s control, the way he approaches grappling is all about control. I think maybe they’re just looking at Islam being able to control him, right? A lot of people think that’s disrespectful, I don’t think it is.

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UFC 280: Dillashaw Targets a Return to the Summit Against the ... (Cageside Press)

Still clouded in controversy, former champion TJ Dillashaw looks to regain gold against the current king Aljamain Sterling who is at the height of his ...

Surging contender Sean O’Malley (should he defeat former champion Petr Yan on the undercard) stands out as the most enticing option for the UFC to be the next title challenger. For Dillashaw, a pursuit of the takedown will be key to breaking up the attack of Sterling. A win over Sterling would not only be arguably the greatest feather in his cap competitively, but would a modern era triumph to regain a UFC title for a third time. He is one of only two male bantamweight champions in promotional history to regain championship gold and has been an elite fighter for the better part of a decade. His return performance was also not quite enough to exorcise the demons as he went the distance in a razor close split-decision to Cory Sandhagen that many scored for “The Sandman.” Now competing once again for the biggest prize in the sport on the biggest stage, the emotions regarding his controversy have been reignited across the fan base. Instead, “The Funkmaster” returned with a masterful performance to overcome the dangerous Yan and cement his place as the best bantamweight in the division.

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UFC 280: Quick picks and prognostications (MMA Junkie)

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC 280 main card, including the Oliveira vs. Makhachev and Sterling vs. Dillashaw title fights.

[Aljamain Sterling](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/aljamain-sterling) and [T.J. Dillashaw (+140) Aljamain Sterling (-180) vs. Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. [Charles Oliveira](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/charles-oliveira) and [Islam Makhachev](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/islam-makhachev). As I said in my Nevertheless, I’m not sure that O’Malley’s length or southpaw savvy will provide him shelter from Yan’s multi-layered assaults. [Beneil Dariush](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/beneil-dariush) and [Mateusz Gamrot](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/mateusz-gamrot). Although I don’t disagree with Fiorot being favored, this fight will likely play out much closer to a pick’em. My goal here is to offer quick picks and analysis in a digestible format. [Katlyn Chookagian](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/katlyn-chookagian) and [Manon Fiorot](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/manon-fiorot). With that in mind, I hope these write-ups don’t come off as curt or dismissive.

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UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev prediction, odds, picks, time: Best ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's Kyle Marley reveals his UFC 280 picks and predictions for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi.

Dobson (+175) Armen Petrosyan (-200) vs. Dillashaw (+155) Aljamain Sterling (-175) vs. Dillashaw (+155). Muhammad (21-3-1) is known for his nonstop pace that involves a combination of grappling, wrestling and striking. In the co-main event, bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling (-175) defends his title against No. The late-blooming Oliveira (33-8-1) had lost four of six and appeared headed toward journeyman status before he embarked on his current winning streak. Marley also has strong picks for Oliveira vs. This probably comes down to who is having success in the wrestling, and I will side with Muhammad," Marley told SportsLine. Makhachev is a -190 favorite (risk $190 to win $100), while Oliveira comes back at +170 in the latest UFC 280 odds from Caesars Sportsbook. But to become champion he must get past the top-ranked Oliveira, who has won 11 straight fights and has dominated the division since the turn of the decade.

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UFC 280: Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev weigh-in results (Sporting News)

The Sporting News will provide updates regarding UFC 280 and whether Charles Oliveira will make weight for his upcoming title fight.

- Aljamain Sterling (c) (135) vs. Dillashaw (135) for the UFC bantamweight title New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 280 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. - Main event: 5:15 p.m. and Mexico on the - Main card: 2 p.m. ET - Prelims: 10 a.m. The Sporting News will provide the weigh-in results for UFC 280. The co-main event will see Aljamain Sterling defend the UFC bantamweight title against T.J. Oliveira won the bout via submission, but he could not be called champion. At UFC 280, he will look to make weight to become champion again.

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UFC 280 official weigh-in highlights and photo gallery (MMA Junkie)

ABU DHABI – The UFC 280 fight card is now official following Friday's weigh-in session, where 23 of 24 athletes scheduled to compete successfully hit their ...

Dillashaw (17-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) in the co-headliner. [UFC 280](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ufc-280). [UFC 280](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-280-abu-dhabi) fight card is now official following Friday’s weigh-in session, where 23 of 24 athletes scheduled to compete successfully hit their marks on the scale.

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UFC 280 staff picks and predictions: We're split on Charles Oliveira ... (Bloody Elbow)

The headlining bout at UFC 280 sees Charles Oliveira going for the lightweight title he had to vacate on the scales last time out. Trying to stop him is Islam ...

Omargadzhiev has youth on his side and shown to be better at getting the fight to the ground than his opponent in their Octagon careers thus far. Zane Simon: The thing with Krylov is that most of the time he has to have a significant wrestling advantage to win fights. Standing, Krylov can be violent and surprising, but usually just in short bursts on his way inside, and often with a lot of mess and a lack of defense. We’ve seen a small sample size, but I think Fiorot poses as much as a threat as some of the women who were able to outlast and outpoint Chookagian. Zane Simon: If I had to guess here, my bet would be that Dariush starts this fight with a really good blitzing round of offense, both men find success in the scramble come round 2, and Gamrot really makes his gas tank count in round 3 to close out the fight. She’s got the size and strength to trouble Chookagian, but her ability to finish fights has still been dictated much more by volume and persistence than it has one-shot power, and few fighters trade in volume and persistence like Chookagian does. The method I’m testing with these picks is all about win percentage, though, and due to Oliveira’s wobbles earlier on in his career (which I think are more of a benefit than a detriment to who he is as a fighter) it will be Makhachev who gets the pick here. I think injuries and matchmaking may have conspired to close the window on Dariush’s chances of achieving more than he has to date. Beneil Dariush, though more tested in the UFC, has four losses and a draw on his record. As dangerous and technical a grappler as Oliveira is, his willingness to give up position means that confident takedown artists who can survive in his guard, tend to get all the time they want there. For all the Khabib comparisons and talk about smeshing people, Makhachev is actually far more patient and more methodical in his approach than his teammate, especially on the ground. Anton Tabuena: I think this is one of the most intriguing title fights in a long time, with two insane win streaks, and two of the most technical and well rounded fighters right now.

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UFC 280: Oliveira Vs. Makhachev — Best Bets, Predictions & Picks (Forbes)

Sports betting sites offer wagers on the moneyline, fighter props and parlays for the MMA event hosted by the UFC on Saturday, Oct. 22.

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UFC 280 scales questioned by Dan Hardy as Alexander ... (talkSPORT.com)

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will battle it out tomorrow night after successfully making weight for their lightweight title fight.Five months.

Plus, the potential for human interference or corruption.” Hardy’s gripe with the UFC 280 scales came just before Alexander Volkanovski – who was the back-up fighter for the lightweight title fight – admitted he was surprised to hear Oliveira and Makhachev both made weight. Old analog scales, traveled around the world.

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UFC 280 predictions: Our fight picks for Charles Oliveira, Sean O ... (BT Sport)

We look ahead to UFC 280 with some predictions for the fights including Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev and Petr Yan vs Sean O'Malley.

I believe he’s destined for the top and will grind his way to the biggest victory of his UFC career on Saturday night. The 33-year-old is a veteran of the 125lb landscape heading into the 16th fight of her lengthy UFC career – but Chookagian has only challenged for UFC gold on one occasion previously. Book your seat now for UFC 280, exclusively live on Saturday 22 October from 5pm on BT Sport Box Office. He’ll need to be careful on the mat though with O’Malley an accomplished jiu-jitsu brown belt despite rarely relying on his grappling over the course of his UFC career to date. Yan’s boxing might well be the most polished attribute of his skillset but he remains one of the most well-rounded fighters in the promotion and could look to utilise takedowns in order to negate O’Malley’s physical advantage. A black belt under the tutelage of his coach and former UFC champion Matt Serra, Sterling is an opportunist who uses his athleticism to take advantage of chaotic scrambles for position. However, I believe experience could be the key to success at UFC 280 with Oliveira by far the more battle-tested of the two men having fought against the best of the best for a number of years now. Also a talented grappler – albeit Division III, not the same calibre as Dillashaw – Sterling has found his success in the UFC thanks to an uncanny ability to find a way to his opponent’s back. [TJ Dillashaw](https://www.bt.com/sport/ufc/fighters/tj-dillashaw) is the perfect opponent to test him given the credentials of his challenger on Saturday night. To state the obvious, this fight will be won and lost in the battle for supremacy on the ground; if Makhachev is as good as those in his corner have relentlessly claimed, he should be able to control Oliveira from top position and inflict some serious damage on a man who cuts notoriously easily. His ability to control the contest on the ground will be tested to its limits against Oliveira however, with the 33-year-old Brazilian the most prolific submission artist in UFC history with 16 finishes to his name. [Charles Oliveira](https://www.bt.com/sport/ufc/fighters/charles-oliveira) against the most dominant contender in the division, [Islam Makhachev](https://www.bt.com/sport/ufc/fighters/islam-makhachev), in a battle that could turn out any which way of a million possibilities.

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UFC 280 faceoff: Aljamain Sterling vs. T.J. Dillashaw get intense for ... (MMA Junkie)

Aljamain Sterling came face-to-face one last time at UFC 280 ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of their bantamweight title grudge match.

He returned from a two-year suspension in July 2021 and beat Cory Sandhagen [by split decision](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/07/ufc-on-espn-27-results-tj-dillashaw-split-decision-cory-sandhagen-wants-title-shot) to earn the opportunity to regain the strap. [Aljamain Sterling](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/aljamain-sterling) and [T.J. The pair had a rematch 11 months later, and Sterling came out with a split decision over Yan for [his first defense](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/04/ufc-273-results-aljamain-sterling-vs-petr-yan-2-wins-video). His previous title run was ended in January 2019 when he tested positive for an illegal substance and was [UFC 280](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ufc-280). 3-ranked Dillashaw, meanwhile, will attempt the rare feat of three title reigns in a single weight class.

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UFC 280: Expert prediction, best bets for Aljamain Sterling vs. T.J. ... (Sporting News)

The Sporting News breaks down the betting lines for the UFC 280 co-main event showdown between TJ Dillashaw and UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling.

There may be a temptation to bet on Sterling to submit Dillashaw at +500, but the former champion has never been submitted in his MMA career. He'll likely make it to the final bell but will have to watch as Sterling has his hand raised in victory. Sterling isn’t a refined striker by any means, but his purpose for striking is to ensure his opponent's hands are always moving and remain open for the takedown. Dillashaw may be a better striker, but Sterling perhaps has the most underrated grappling in the UFC. Dillashaw has won the title on two occasions: a stunning upset against Renan Barao in 2015 and a stoppage of rival Cody Garbrandt in 2017. Aljamain Sterling may be one of the most disrespected champions on the roster.

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UFC 280: Aljamain Sterling says 'arrogant' T.J. Dillashaw needs ... (Yahoo Sports)

Aljamain Sterling doesn't like opponent T.J. Dillashaw, and insists Dillashaw is still using performance enhancing drugs.

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T.J. Dillashaw 'surprised' Aljamain Sterling is champ, vows to get ... (The Athletic)

Former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw is confident he'll once again have gold around his waist after facing Aljamain Sterling.

Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to fight very much in the last four years and I still hold most of the records in the UFC at bantamweight. It doesn’t mean I shouldn’t be fearful of him but all that aside he’s not that much of a threat.” Sterling entered that bout as a +350 underdog but used his superior wrestling skills to get his Russian opponent to the mat for ground-and-pound and submission attempts. “You’re praising the guy who got caught and saying that he did it the right way and did it like a man. “I know plenty of athletes that pay a little fine and miss a couple games. “Even though I’m 36, I’m able to hold my own and continue to evolve,” he said. “I came back and fought at the Apex, which was cool and an easy way to get back into it but I enjoy this,” he told The Athletic this week. That’s a long time, a long part of my career, especially at the age that I was at. I don’t get it and I think it’s a very odd thing to say.” Dillashaw admitted to the use of the banned substances — which aided him as he cut down to the 125-pound limit to face then-flyweight champion Henry Cejudo in Jan. After serving a two-year suspension following a positive test for recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO), he returned in July 2021 for a fight with Cory Sandhagen at the UFC Apex — with limited fans in attendance. Dillashaw isn’t quite sure what to expect when he makes the walk to the cage on Saturday against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi.

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UFC 280 faceoff: Charles Oliveira, Islam Makhachev have final ... (MMA Junkie)

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev had one final faceoff for their vacant lightweight title fight in the UFC 280 headliner.

[pound-for-pound](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/rankings/light) and No. The Brazilian [lost the belt on the scale](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/05/ufc-274-weigh-in-results-and-live-video-stream-noon-et) when he was 0.5 pounds over the limit in his most recent fight vs. The pay-per-view main card follows prelims on ESPNews and ESPN+. [UFC 280](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ufc-280). [Charles Oliveira](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/charles-oliveira) and [Islam Makhachev](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/islam-makhachev) engaged in a final faceoff for the [UFC 280](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-280-abu-dhabi) main event. [successfully made weight](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-280-weigh-in-video-charles-oliveira-islam-makhachev-set-for-vacant-title-fight) Friday, the pair attended ceremonial weigh-ins, where they had one final staredown for their vacant lightweight title fight.

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UFC 280: Karol Rosa eyes top five spot against Lansberg; calls her ... (Bloody Elbow)

Female bantamweight Karol Rosa is set to face Lina Lansberg in the first fight of UFC 280.

The card is going to start off well. Futhermore, should she score a win, Karol does not want to sit out for much longer and hopes to return in time for the first event in Brazil since 2020, the upcoming UFC 282 card, in January. We’ll start off the card nicely.

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UFC 280 predictions: Who are we picking in two title fights in Abu ... (MMA Junkie)

Check out our staff members' picks for UFC 280, which features Charles Oliveira-Islam Makhachev and Aljamain Sterling-T.J. Dillashaw.

Fiorot is a -220 favorite and has a decent 7-4 lead in the picks. Chookagian missed weight for the fight, but the bout will go on at a catchweight. [Beneil Dariush](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/beneil-dariush) (21-4-1 MMA, 15-4-1 UFC) takes on [Mateusz Gamrot](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/mateusz-gamrot) (21-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) at lightweight. Dillashaw](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/t-j-dillashaw) (17-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC). He takes on [Islam Makhachev](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/islam-makhachev) (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) for the vacant title. [Charles Oliveira](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/charles-oliveira) (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC) goes after the belt he was stripped of when he missed weight earlier this year. Yan [Aljamain Sterling](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/aljamain-sterling) (21-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) puts his title on the line against former champ [T.J. [Sean O'Malley](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/sean-omalley) (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) meets former bantamweight titleholder [Petr Yan](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/petr-yan) (16-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) in what likely is a title eliminator.

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UFC 280 Odds, Pick & Prediction for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam ... (The Action Network)

Sean Zerillo breaks down Saturday's main event between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev at UFC 280 (Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi).

Even at that steep projection, the market points me toward the goes-the-distance prop (+320 at [FanDuel](https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/reviews/fanduel)) or the Over on Rounds. [total](https://www.actionnetwork.com/education/over-under-total), despite an initial lean to the under. I projected this lightweight fight to end inside the distance 76% of the time (-311 implied) compared to a divisional average of 51%. I would want +179 (35.8% implied) or better to back “Do Bronx” at a 2% edge compared to my projection. Makhachev’s straightforward, singularly focused plan of attack is the foil to that chaos. And in that chaos, he remains calm, technical and poised to finish. And there could be opportunities where the ex-champ can create a scramble and snatch Makhachev’s back or neck in those exchanges. Just one of his past 18 fights (against Tony Ferguson at UFC 256) went to the judges; Oliveira typically has a kill-or-be-killed style. Still, I expect Makhachev to get this fight to the ground eventually. Oliveira is a world-class jiu-jitsu practitioner and comfortable fighting from his back, but he can’t spend too much time there. He rarely hangs out within his opponents’ striking range and misses opportunities to let his hands go. He’ll hope to reclaim the belt previously owned by his friend, training partner and now coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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UFC 280 predictions -- Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev Fight ... (CBSSports.com)

Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the pair of title fights set for Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Yan has the patience to avoid recklessness and the power to make O'Malley wither. And provided he can hurt Yan enough early to try and activate the former champion's desperate want to avoid a three-fight losing skid, O'Malley just might be able to line him up with the type of explosion which could end the fight. On the ground Makhachev might be able to maul the Brazilian, but he has to be careful for every second to not get caught in a submission. Yan Expect Sterling and Dillashaw to play for points before Sterling eventually gets the takedown and takes over. Yan vs. Perhaps Makhachev presents the answer in the form of a strategic takedown game and stifling top control. Oliveira Oliveira vs. Sterling vs. Dillashaw is back after a year away because of injury and also not too far away from a two-year drug suspension that cost him the title. Elsewhere on the card, bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling looks to continue his incredible run when he takes on former champ TJ Dillashaw in the co-main event.

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How to watch UFC 280 Oliveira vs Makhachev on iPhone, Apple TV ... (9to5Mac)

This detailed guide covers how to watch UFC 280 Oliveira vs Makhachev on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and the web.

[UFC app is available for Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ufc/id534568162#?platform=appleTV). However, Fight Pass usually only offers access to prelims, while Oliveira vs Makhachev requires a [PPV purchase with ESPN+](http://bit.ly/3274n0b). [32% discount](http://bit.ly/3274n0b) ($99.98, reg. If you’re already an ESPN+ subscriber, the [fight costs $74.99](http://bit.ly/3274n0b). Other UFC 280 fights include Sterling vs Dillashaw for the bantamweight title bout, Yan vs O’Malley, and more. Read on for how to watch UFC 280 on iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, and the web.

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UFC 280 predictions (MMA Fighting)

A new lightweight champion will be crowned at UFC 280, but will it be Charles Oliveira or Islam Makhachev? And which bantamweight star will shine the ...

[Armen Petrosyan](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5850/armen-petrosyan) [Muhammad Mokaev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5903/muhammad-mokaev) (12) def. [Makhmud Muradov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5110/makhmud-muradov) [Volkan Oezdemir](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2557/volkan-oezdemir) (12) def. [Katlyn Chookagian](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3009/katlyn-chookagian) (4) vs. [Beneil Dariush](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2674/beneil-dariush) (5) vs. [Charles Oliveira](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/175/charles-oliveira) vs. [Francis Ngannou](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3362/francis-ngannou) vs. [Lina Lansberg](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3799/lina-lansberg) [Michael Chandler](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/455/michael-chandler) fight and I’m not stopping now, especially when we’re oh-so-close to my fantasy booking of Oliveira vs. [Islam Makhachev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3279/islam-makhachev) could top them all. ET available exclusively on [ESPN+ pay-per-view](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?sharedid=MMAFighting). It might surprise some to learn that Sean O’Malley is not only outside of the top 15 of the illustrious MMA Fighting Global Rankings, he’s not even a FARV (fighter also receiving votes)! [ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?sharedid=MMAFighting) at 10:00 a.m.

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UFC 280 faceoff video: Petr Yan, Sean O'Malley held back during ... (MMA Junkie)

Petr Yan and Sean O'Malley had their final staredown for their anticipated UFC 280 showdown at ceremonial weigh-ins.

UFC 280 takes place Saturday at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The former champion and surging contender meet in a key bantamweight contest. [Petr Yan](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/petr-yan) and [Sean O'Malley](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/sean-omalley) had the final staredown for their highly anticipated [UFC 280](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-280-abu-dhabi) showdown at Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins.

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UFC 280: Can Former Champion Yan Cancel O'Malley's Suga Show? (Cageside Press)

Sean O'Malley has been lauded as the potential next generation superstar for the UFC, but he must overcome his toughest test in the returning former ...

Considering his popularity and the prospect of having a DWCS alum potentially when the world title ahead of another season next summer, it is difficult to see O’Malley not get the title shot with any sort of victory on Saturday. Though not conductive to another high volume assault as per his usual, a conservative approach that sees less powerful combinations as to avoid staying in the pocket is expected to be O’Malley’s most effective route to a victory assuming he can’t stop the notoriously tenacious Yan. His typical approach that sees him seemingly eschew efficient fighting in favor of a potential highlight reel finish is one that is has largely been expected to change as he takes on tougher competition. However, he has publicly stated that he is not interested in pursuing the elite unless he is compensated as such. The show has become the premiere place for prospects around the world who wish to enter the big show and the UFC proudly points to O’Malley as an example of the heights one can reach through the platform of DWCS. Since arriving to the UFC as a 22 year-old in 2017 through Dana White’s Contender Series, O’Malley has been groomed as the next great prospect of the promotion.

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UFC 280 Odds, Picks & Model Predictions: Betting Analysis ... (The Action Network)

Sean Zerillo breaks down Saturday afternoon's UFC 280 pay-per-view card, including his analysis, bets and model projections for all 12 fights.

Oliveira to win inside the distance (projected +209, listed +200) is my official pick on the fight. I projected this lightweight fight to end inside the distance 76% of the time (-311 implied) compared to a divisional average of 51%. I would want +179 (35.8% implied) or better to back “Do Bronx” at a 2% edge compared to my projection. 90% of Oliveira’s career fights, including 17 of his past 18 and 10 of the 11 wins on his current streak, have ended inside the distance. I would bet Rosa here, up to about -369 (78.7% implied) at a 2% edge compared to my number. 1 contender to face the winner of Makhachev and Oliveira. He hasn’t fought anyone near this level of competition and may struggle to make the proper adjustments. Chookagian has all the tools to keep this fight competitive and potentially win it. He should have a clear grappling advantage against Muradov, and I expect him to have success landing takedowns. Oezdemir has gotten wobbled more easily in recent fights, so I suspect Krylov may find a chance to finish on the feet against a fighter who is incredibly difficult to take down. Mokaev is a grinding wrestler who can keep a pace and wear on his opponents, but he should have an opportunity to find Gordon’s chin. ET) on ESPN+ and ESPNNews.

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UFC 280 start time -- Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev: Live ... (CBSSports.com)

Here's everything you need to know to catch the UFC 280 event on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

[relinquishing the bantamweight title](https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/aljamain-sterlings-coach-says-convicted-cheater-tj-dillashaws-past-shouldnt-be-ignored-at-ufc-280/) in 2019 in conjunction with a drug suspension. [Other must-see fights](https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-280-fight-card-petr-yan-vs-sean-omalley-belal-muhammad-vs-sean-brady-among-fights-to-watch/) on Saturday night include Yan vs. The card also features UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling vs. Makhachev -- the pupil and spiritual successor of undefeated former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov -- has mauled his way to a world title shot after a nearly spotless 12-year run in MMA. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? A UFC lightweight champion will be crowned at UFC 280.

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UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev live-streaming watch-along with ... (MMA Junkie)

Join MMA Junkie Radio's "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" for a live-streamed watch-along of the stacked UFC 280 event in Abu Dhabi.

- Champ Aljamain Sterling (135) vs. Dillashaw (135) – for bantamweight title - Sean Brady (171) vs. - Beneil Dariush (156) vs. Dillashaw](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/t-j-dillashaw), who is looking to become just the second fighter in UFC history with three title reigns in one division. - Sean O’Malley (135.5) vs.

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UFC 280 video: Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev in intense ... (Bloody Elbow)

Also competing on tomorrow's blockbuster card are bantamweight standouts Aljamain Sterling (champion) and T.J. Dillashaw, with both men facing off for the ...

Their latest face-off was just as exciting although both fighters had to be kept at arm’s length due to their previous encounter. [#UFC280] [pic.twitter.com/Clox4teOCl] [October 21, 2022] [#UFC280] [pic.twitter.com/3LvNPZdtG0] [October 21, 2022]

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'That's the truth': Oliveira's brutal reality check for hyped star before ... (Fox Sports)

'That's the truth': Oliveira's brutal reality check for hyped star before biggest test yet — UFC 280 LIVE.

This is going to be my breakout fight, and who better to do it against than the guy that’s looked at as the scariest bantamweight in the division?” MAIN CARD: Watch UFC 280: Oliveira vs. in any of the Embedded episodes. He can test these nuts in his mouth.” That is not the only drama on Sunday’s main card though, with T.J. “So you guys are all familiar with the Embedded episodes. He is very smart with his game,” Oliveira said. You never mentioned Brazil,” he added. I want to make this in Brazil.’ We ask about Brazil many times. “However, I think he’s been surfing a wave that is not his, but Khabib’s. If you don’t know this, ask Dana.” Islam is coming with a 10-fight win streak.

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UFC 280 Results: Oliveira vs. Makhachev (MMA Fighting)

Get UFC 280 results for the Oliveira vs. Makhachev event in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

[Muhammad Mokaev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5903/muhammad-mokaev) [Karol Rosa](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5324/karol-rosa) vs. [AJ Dobson](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5793/aj-dobson) [Malcolm Gordon](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2889/malcolm-gordon) vs. [Gadzhi Omargadzhiev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5870/gadzhi-omargadzhiev) [Armen Petrosyan](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5850/armen-petrosyan) vs. [Nikita Krylov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2322/nikita-krylov) [Abubakar Nurmagomedov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3211/abubakar-nurmagomedov) vs. [Caio Borralho](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5807/caio-borralho) [Volkan Oezdemir](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2557/volkan-oezdemir) vs. [Sean Brady](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4850/sean-brady) [Makhmud Muradov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5110/makhmud-muradov) vs. [Lina Lansberg](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3799/lina-lansberg) Dillashaw](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1257/t-j-dillashaw). [Manon Fiorot](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5550/manon-fiorot) ET) [Belal Muhammad](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2063/belal-muhammad) vs. Makhachev fight card, live blogs of all the main card fights and the prelim headliner, and [live UFC 280 Twitter](https://twitter.com/mmafighting) updates from all the action at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. ET)

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UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev prelims live results, video ... (Bloody Elbow)

Before that, the middleweight division is getting a clash in styles as the savvy striker in Makhmud Muradov will be throwing down with a groovy grappler in Caio ...

There are seven scheduled bouts on this part of the docket, with the featured preliminary matchup taking place between top flight welterweights Belal Muhammad (#5) and Sean Brady (#8). The PPV main card is slated for 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT, and can be purchased on ESPN+. The preliminary bouts begin at an extra early 10:30am ET/7:00am, PT, which can be streamed on ESPN+.

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What time is UFC 280 today? PPV schedule, main card start time for ... (Sporting News)

Two huge title matches will take place at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi on October 22. Inside Etihad Arena, Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev fight for the vacant ...

BST ET New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 280 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. In the U.S., the UFC 280 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. and Mexico on the - Main event: 5:15 p.m. - Main card: 2 p.m. - Prelims: 10 a.m. In the co-main event, Aljamain Sterling defends the UFC bantamweight title against T.J. In April, he won a rematch against Yan to defend the belt. After winning two fights in a row, he beat Cody Garbrandt in 2017 to regain the belt. He made his UFC debut in 2015.

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UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev main card live results, video ... (Bloody Elbow)

Keep up with what's happening today on the highly anticipated UFC 280 PPV main card, which is going down from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, ...

The preliminary bouts begin at an extra early 10:30am ET/7:00am, PT, which can be streamed on ESPN+. After that, we’ll be covering the promotion’s #6 rated lightweight, Beneil Dariush, who is dancing with the #9 rated, Mateusz Gamrot. We will be starting with the UFC’s #1 ranked women’s strawweight, Katlyn Chookagian, who will be tangling with the #6 ranked, Manon Fiorot.

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UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev prediction, odds, top picks, time ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's Kyle Marley reveals his UFC 280 picks and predictions for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi.

Dobson (+175) Armen Petrosyan (-200) vs. Dillashaw (+155) Aljamain Sterling (-175) vs. Dillashaw (+155). The top-rated Yan (16-3) is a former champion whose two UFC losses have both come at the hands of current champion Aljamain Sterling. In the co-main event, bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling (-175) defends his title against No. The late-blooming Oliveira (33-8-1) had lost four of six and appeared headed toward journeyman status before he embarked on his current winning streak. Marley also has strong picks for Oliveira vs. Caesars Sportsbook lists Makhachev as the -190 favorite (risk $190 to win $100), while Oliveira comes back at +170 in the latest UFC 280 odds. Oliveira won the title at UFC 262 and defended it once before being stripped of the belt because of a weight miss at UFC 274 in May. Charles Oliveira seeks to reclaim the lightweight title Saturday in the main event of UFC 280 when he faces surging contender Islam Makhachev for the belt.

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UFC 280 start time confirmed worldwide, streaming and full card ... (HITC)

How can you stream UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev online and what time is the PPV main event set to start around the world?

- Philippine Time – 10:30 PM - India Time – 8 PM - European Time – 4:30 PM - European Time – 8 PM - Eastern Time – 2 PM - Central Time – 1 PM

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UFC 280 play-by-play and live results (10:30 a.m. ET) (MMA Junkie)

Check out live play-by-play and official results from UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi, featuring vacant lightweight and bantamweight title fights.

Referee: Photos: Recap: Result: Round 1 – [UFC 280 discussion thread](http://mmajunkie.com/2022/10/ufc-280-abu-dhabi-charles-oliveira-islam-makhachev-sterling-dillashaw-comments-forum-discussion-thread).

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What channel is UFC 280 on tonight? How to watch, buy Charles ... (Sporting News AU)

The Sporting News has you covered when it comes to where you can watch Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev.

ET BST - Main event: 5:15 p.m. - Main card: 2 p.m. - Prelims: 10 a.m. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 280 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. and Mexico on the Channel + Live Stream (main card) Time (main card) In April, he won a rematch against Yan to defend the belt. Oliveira won the bout via submission, but he could not be called champion. Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev fight for the vacant UFC lightweight title while Aljamain Sterling defends the UFC bantamweight title against T.J.

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UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev Results (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

Results As They Happen, Winner Interviews And More From UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev, Live From Etihad Arena In Abu Dhabi.

[Official Scorecards ](https://www.ufc.com/news/official-scorecards-ufc-280-oliveira-vs-makhachev) [Visit Abu Dhabi](http://www.abudhabievents.ae/) [Follow on Twitter](https://twitter.com/visitabudhabi) [Petr Yan](/athlete/petr-yan)(16-3, fighting out of Yekaterinburg, Russia) clashes with No. [Aljamain Sterling](/athlete/aljamain-sterling)(21-3, fighting out of Uniondale, NY) looks to defend his belt against No. [Beneil Dariush](/athlete/beneil-dariush)(21-4-1, fighting out of Yorba Linda, CA) meets No. [Belal Muhammad](/athlete/belal-muhammad)(21-3, 1 NC, fighting out of Chicago, IL) clashes with No. [Katlyn Chookagian](/athlete/katlyn-chookagian)(18-4, fighting out of Amity Harbor, NY by way of Quakertown, PA) looks to defend her ranking against No. [Volkan Oezdemir](/athlete/volkan-oezdemir)(18-6, fighting out of Fribourg, Switzerland) takes on No. [Charles Oliveira](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/charles-oliveira) takes on [Islam Makhachev](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/islam-makhachev) for the vacant lightweight championship at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. 10 ranked [Nikita Krylov](/athlete/nikita-krylov)(28-9, fighting out of Donetsk, Ukraine) at light heavyweight [Watch on ESPN+ ](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) [UFC 280: OLIVEIRA VS MAKHACHEV](/event/ufc-280) takes place at Etihad Arena on Saturday, October 22, with the main card at 2pm ET / 11am PT on [ESPN+ PPV](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN).

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UFC 280 discussion thread (MMA Junkie)

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday's UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, which kicks off at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT).

ET for the main card. ET for the preliminary card and 2 p.m. ET (7 a.m.

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UFC 280: Charles Olivera vs. Islam Makhachev live results ... (Bloody Elbow)

Join us today on Bloody Elbow for live results, discussion, round scoring, and play-by-play as UFC 280 comes to you from Abu Dhabi.

The seven-fight preliminary card will kick off at 10am ET/7am PT, and will air on ESPNews and ESPN+, along with Fight Pass. And Petr Yan will look to get another shot at his old title when he takes on Sean O’Malley. Today’s card has two big title fights on top, and a top contender bout to boot.

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