UFC 280

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

The superstar duo will lock horns at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena in the main event to decide who will claim the vacant lightweight championship belt. Oliveira (33- ...

MAIN CARD: Watch UFC 280: Oliveira vs. I’m sure in the minds of the media and fight fans, Oliveira is the champion. The stunning turn of events sparked a huge debate over the scales that the UFC use for their athletes, and led to a deflated president Dana White to proclaim: ““Listen, he (Oliveira) is the guy. Or is he the real deal? Charles Oliveira vs. Is he a ‘hype train’? Muhammad Mokaev vs. Belal Muhammad vs. But Oliveira vs. [ORDER NOW >](https://www.mainevent.com.au/ufc/ufc-280-oliveira-v-makhachev-5995-2192) [White confirming he will get the next shot.](https://www.foxsports.com.au/ufc/ufc-2022-alex-volkanovski-ufc-280-charles-oliveira-vs-islam-makhachev-lightweight-division-double-champs-in-ufc/news-story/e2a95f24b22e6e9a0f442d137ff85658) [title fight to headline ‘stacked’ card](https://www.foxsports.com.au/ufc/ufc-perth-full-card-details-date-alexander-volkanovski-robert-whittaker-australians-fighting-ufc-284-news/news-story/a30f27ea8e7c46f862cfb3c7bf6863b7)

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.

UFC 280 is coming tomorrow, with a star-studded main card and two championship belts on the line. Here's how you can tune in and watch the UFC 280 live ...

That means that now’s the time to sign up for ESPN+, grab the UFC 280 PPV, and score the bundle deal if you can. ESPN+ is a streaming app that works on most smart TVs, mobile devices, streaming sticks and boxes, and Xbox or PlayStation gaming consoles, so once you sign up, you’ve got multiple ways to watch the UFC 280 live stream online. As UFC 280 is happening overseas, the main event is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. On the main card, you’ve got Charles Oliveira (33-8) defending the lightweight championship against rising star Islam Makhachev (22-1) as the main event, and bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling (21-3) defending his title against former champ T.J. Here’s how you can tune in and watch the UFC 280 live stream — and how you might be able to save some cash on the Makhachev is happening tomorrow at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn and Farah Hannoun break down all things UFC 280.

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Saturday's UFC 280 co-main event features the Orange resident looking to recapture his title from champion Aljamain Sterling at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Dillashaw (18-4), who already believes himself the best to ever fight at 135 ...

After relegating himself to the sidelines for two years, Dillashaw had come too far to call off the Sandhagen fight. “That one went to another level. As Sandhagen went for a heel hook and Dillashaw delivered three stiff ground-and-pound lefts, Sandhagen kicked out to scramble up while Dillashaw tried to maintain top position. Yan was controversially disqualified and lost the belt due to an illegal knee to Sterling’s head, which led to a lingering neck injury for Sterling. I completely destroyed my knee and fought on it for four more rounds and with one eye and one leg, and I bit down on my mouthpiece and got that fight done and got the victory and squeaked it out. “You do something, you gotta deal with the consequences and do your time. My meniscus was completely torn and flipped upside down, which is absurd. Every ligament in Dillashaw’s left knee except his ACL was damaged. Saturday will be only Dillashaw’s second fight in nearly four years. Part of my time and the consequences is being ridiculed and I shouldn’t have did what I did.” 1 contender in July 2021 when The former two-time UFC champion isn’t looking for any sympathy.

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.

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.

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]

UFC 280 is finally here! Charles Oliveira takes on Islam Makhachev in a massive lightweight title fight.Oliveira and Makhachev have been on a collisio.

In this sense, I’ll shock the world because people will change their opinion about this.” - Belal Muhammad vs Sean Brady - Petr Yan vs Sean O’Malley

'Beat the piss pound s**t out of him': UFC 280 stars make weight … then go bananas.

Aljamain Sterling (135) vs. Dillashaw (135) – for bantamweight title Lina Lansberg (135) vs. Sean Brady (171) vs. Sean O’Malley (135.5) vs. Flyweight contender Katlyn Chookagian tipped the scales at 127.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the limit for a non-title bout. He beat Justin Gaethje, and now looks to regain the strap against Makhachev (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC). This is a stacked card and you guys are in for a great show. Come all the way across the world and put on a show. “I’m f***ing excited to fight in this arena. And we were checked up on, making sure everything was good on our end. “So obviously someone was struggling a bit.

'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.

Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev · Aljamain Sterling vs. TJ Dillashaw · Petr Yan vs. Sean O'Malley · Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot · Katlyn Chookagian vs.

- Muhammad Mokaev vs. - Belal Muhammad vs. - Beneil Dariush vs. - Petr Yan vs. - Aljamain Sterling vs. - Charles Oliveira vs.

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+.

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.

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.

The main event is a vacant lightweight title fight between former champion Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC), who was stripped of the belt when he missed ...

5: A killer angle of Petr Yan’s shove of Sean O’Malley](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-280-embedded-preview-video-5-petr-yan-shoves-sean-omalley-great-angle) Dillashaw](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/t-j-dillashaw) (17-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC). [Aljamain Sterling](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/aljamain-sterling) (21-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) and ex-titleholder [T.J. [UFC 280](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ufc-280). 3: Aljamain Sterling arrives to Abu Dhabi in a good mood](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-280-embedded-no-3-aljamain-sterling-arrives-good-mood) [UFC 280 ‘Embedded,’ No. The sixth and final episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week.

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.