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UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev

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03.18.2022 | 1:52 PM ET

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UFC 280
  • Saturday 10.22.2022 at 10:30 AM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Endeavor
  • Venue: Etihad Arena
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Paul Felder, Daniel Cormier
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
  • Attendance: 13,400
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Islam Makhachev   defeats   Charles Oliveira   via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke   3:16 Round 2 of 5, 8:16 Total Bout Page
Aljamain Sterling   defeats   T.J. Dillashaw   via KO/TKO, Strikes From Back Mount   3:44 Round 2 of 5, 8:44 Total Bout Page
Sean O'Malley   defeats   Petr Yan   via Decision, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Beneil Dariush   defeats   Mateusz Gamrot   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Manon Fiorot   defeats   Katlyn Cerminara   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Belal Muhammad   defeats   Sean Brady   via KO/TKO, Punches (standing TKO)   4:47 Round 2 of 3, 9:47 Total Bout Page
Caio Borralho   defeats   Makhmud Muradov   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Nikita Krylov   defeats   Volkan Oezdemir   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Abubakar Nurmagomedov   defeats   Gadzhi Omargadzhiev   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Armen Petrosyan   defeats   AJ Dobson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Muhammad Mokaev   defeats   Malcolm Gordon   via Submission, Armbar   4:26 Round 3 of 3, 14:26 Total Bout Page
Karol Rosa   defeats   Lina Länsberg   via Decision, Majority   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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paulopasta
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10.22.2022 | 5:55 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 931st

With a due respect to Volk and how truly amazing he is Islam is gonna crush him
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10.22.2022 | 5:57 PM ET

@Fremen

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 640 Points   |   Tied for 167th

Dariush is not bigger than Gamrot, watch their staredown at the ceremonial weigh ins. I was surprised that Gamrot was bigger because I thought going in that Dariush would be the slightly taller guy.

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10.22.2022 | 5:58 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 898th

I like Volk but even if Islam lost to Charles my opinion would still be the same: Makhachev will absolutely DESTROY Volkanovski. Like he’s gonna crush him. He’s too damn big, I see him taking down Volk with absolute ease and subbing him quick 

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10.22.2022 | 5:59 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 798th

Yan vs Suga is the worst robbery this year. Worse than Arman vs Gamrot, Brzeski vs Buday and Holm vs Viera combined.

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10.22.2022 | 6:02 PM ET

@KyleH

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 3130th

I'd say Kattar v. Emmett was worse, but Yan v. O'Malley is a close second.

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paulopasta
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10.22.2022 | 6:05 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 931st

Other than the DQ L all of Yans losses have been by split decision. This one being the most egregious
gliese58i
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10.22.2022 | 6:12 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 640 Points   |   Tied for 167th

Holm vs Vieria wasn't a robbery, the only thing 'controversial' about it was that the judges actually stuck to the letter of the rulebook for once.

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10.22.2022 | 6:15 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 2998th


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Goodnight and make sure to checkout my parlay due soon for next week's card 

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10.22.2022 | 7:08 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 3130th

so if Islam vs Charles happened in a striking only match, you think Islam wins?

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10.22.2022 | 7:14 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 2998th

I'm done answering to you fools. 

My opinions here are a gift from God and most of you don't have the IQ to appreciate it. 


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KyleH
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10.22.2022 | 7:31 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 798th

6/10 is pretty weak for god tbh

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10.22.2022 | 7:40 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 3130th

some people get so emotional even after they get their predictions right, pretty wild

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10.22.2022 | 8:02 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 3130th

Congratulations bratha, celebratory bath tonight 

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10.22.2022 | 8:25 PM ET

Bananas

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 1324th

Yeah 8 all. Lol.

Sure lets do it for next week but as a friendly competition. I'm beginning to warm to your ugly chimp ass

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10.22.2022 | 8:32 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 643rd

Volk vs Makhachev will be a very different fight. Makhachev will still win, fairly easily but it will likely be a decision not a finish.

Volk has unlimited cardio, will not tap to submissions and has better striking than Oliviera and better takedown defence and footwork with in and out movement to close distance making it harder to take him down. 

The way I see that fight playing out is more against the cage and in the clinch, until Islam hits a sweep or a trip and gets Volk down. Holding him down is going to be difficult because he is so strong but Islam will still be able to do it.

Probably Makhachev's hardest fight in the division but it still won't be close (maybe Benny could give him another close one). Beyond these two the only other person who I think will be competetive is Armen. 

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10.22.2022 | 8:37 PM ET

@Rusty

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 3130th

I would think Fiziev or Ismaugulov could gave Islam problems due to their TDD and striking. What do you say to that? 

Edit: Thinking about fights that could occur a year from now, not necessarily the immediate opponents. I realized my suggestion might sound odd based on current rankings.

* Edited at 10.22.2022, 8:40 PM ET *

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10.22.2022 | 8:44 PM ET

Fiziev is the first person that comes to mind that MIGHT be able to crack Islam.  Idk though.  That belt looks to be pretty locked up for a minute.

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10.22.2022 | 8:45 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 2001st

Another week another parlay lost. ****** gamrot fought like a meathead. If dariush and Oliveria fight next I'm probably picking dariush. Oliverias chin is getting more and more sus & dariush just seems so composed everywhere 
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10.22.2022 | 8:46 PM ET

KyleH

I think Jake Collier got robbed the worst of anyone this year against Arlovski.  Kim vs Cachoeira was just as bad 

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10.22.2022 | 8:53 PM ET

If you bet Sean O'Malley outside of the fact that you had an inkling there would be a push to get him this shine to boost the UFC, you are a crazy person with incredible balls.

But that being said, he didn't win this fight.  Even he knows it.  But it isn't his fault.  He just fought his ass off.  So while I am salty, as it burned my ten legger I had... **** 9 for 10 on that to pay out quite a bit ... I applaud how he handled the moment and the fight he put on.  

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