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UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev
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- 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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Event Links:
| 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 |
Responses Page 83
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- TLRulebender
10.20.2022 | 7:53 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 4543rd
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- paulopasta
10.20.2022 | 7:55 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 931st
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- Neva_Cared
10.20.2022 | 8:00 PM ET
10.20.2022 | 8:02 PM ET
chaotic
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points | Tied for 202nd
"Jarno Errens, Damir Hadzovic"
10.20.2022 | 8:13 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1764th
Islam Makhachev, TKO, R3
We've still seen nothing from Charles to show if he's improved his takedown defense, nor his bottom game. Islam will take him down in the first, and Charles will waste much of his energy throwing up his legs trying to threaten a triangle or armbar to no avail. He'll survive the first two rounds the same way, throwing up his legs. But eventually his cardio will be depleted, and Islam will tko him with dozens of unanswered strikes on the ground. Every second this fight is on the feet though, Islam is in grave danger, I don't see Charles neutering his offense to account for the takedown threat, so Islam will have to be careful.
Sterling vs. Dillashaw
Aljamain Sterling, SUB, R4
TJ is going to look good for the first round or 2, his striking is still better than Aljo, and his td will be good enough to keep Aljo off of him for a little while. Age and wear and tear will be a factor here though, I just don't see him being able to Keep Aljo off his back for the whole fight, and eventually Aljo's numerous teeps and straights to the body will get to him. I give him until R4 or R5 until he gets his back taken and rnc'd
Yan vs. O'Malley
Petr Yan, TKO, R3
All the slow starting conjecture about Yan is frustrating. He's never clearly lost a first round, and now with it being a three round fight he'll be even more aggressive. Sean is so fragile, and he looked BAD against Munhoz, who most people thought he would easily beat. This is going to be a gross beatdown, leg kicks and combos will just melt Sean.
Dariush vs. Gamrot
Mateusz Gamrot, TKO, R2
No way Dariush can keep up Gamrot. The Pace that Gamrot fought with against Tsarukyan without gassing was incredible. In terms of skill analysis I don't see Beneil having an advantage anywhere. Smart bet is decision but I have a gut feeling that Gamrot gets the finish here.
Chookagian vs. Fiorot
Manon Fiorot, DEC
Another boring cardio kickboxing win for Chookagian is possible, but I'm going to hope Fiorot's superior striking will give her the win, and that her cardio won't fail her. There could be some funny looking side kick exchanges here, the both like throwing them.
Muhammad vs. Brady
Belal Muhammad, DEC
Belal has some of the best balance in UFC history. In his fight against Maia, he defended every takedown easily, often hopping on one leg to escape. I know Maia isn't a great takedown artist, but to deny 20+ takedowns is a great feat. Belal also has vicious kicks, especially the switch kick to the body he used against Luque. Brady could get him down once or twice, but I don't see him having much success before Belal uses his good bottom skills to get back up with arm traps and the like. Belal striking masterclass incoming.
Muradov vs. Borralho
Caio Borralho, DEC
Boring Borralho win here, unless Muradov has learned how to grapple (unlikely).
Oezdemir vs. Krylov
Nikita Krylov, TKO, R1
Watch Oezdemir's last fight against Craig and tell me how he has a chance in this one please. His reflexes are shot, his hands are some of the slowest I've ever seen now, and he even got hurt on the feet by Craig. Krylov will just run him over like he did Gus
Tukhugov vs. Almeida
Lucas Almeida, DEC
Zuba has had cardio issues in the past, and his power is lacking, though he does have a great jab which could play a big part in the fight. Almeida on the other hand has some of the best power in the division, as well as solid grappling and cardio. I see Zuba fading in the third, already having taken a lot of damage from Almeida's high output, he decides to just coast and pray for a gifted win (just like he tried to do against Dawodu)
Nurmagomedov vs. Omargadzhiev
Gadzhi Omargadzhiev, DEC
Toss up here, might change pick depending on how Gadzhi looks after the weigh ins. Gadzhi is more skilled on the feet, but in terms of grappling I don't see any clear favorite here (unless the lower weight class really makes Gadzhi's strength more apparent). If everything goes well during weigh ins I see Gadzhi being able to keep the fight on the feet and outpoint the lesser Nurmagomedov
Petrosyan vs. Dobson
AJ Dobson, DEC
Dobson took his last fight on short notice (with a ****** up meniscus) and in turn lost to a grindy grappler (I don't hold that loss against him). He does have good grappling skills of his own though, as well as crazy explosive power in his hands + a great chin. The dual threat he has should help him control Petrosyan for 3 rounds, assuming Petrosyan hasn't all of a sudden developed good takedown defense
Mokaev vs. Gordon
Muhammad Mokaev, SUB, R2
Mokaev is better everywhere, no brainer pick here
Länsberg vs. Rosa
Karol Rosa, DEC
Lansberg sucks and is old
"WANNANOW "
10.20.2022 | 8:29 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3130th
* Edited at 10.20.2022, 8:31 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
10.20.2022 | 8:36 PM ET
TLRulebender
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3130th
* Edited at 10.20.2022, 8:36 PM ET *
10.20.2022 | 8:37 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 4094th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
10.20.2022 | 8:55 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 3013th
10.20.2022 | 9:52 PM ET
J******
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 898th
* Edited at 10.20.2022, 9:54 PM ET *
10.20.2022 | 9:53 PM ET
Tlsusbender
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 898th
10.20.2022 | 10:08 PM ET
Bet of the card
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1324th
Let me give you 2
1. Brady/Belal over 2.5
2. Mokaev/Gordon over 1.5
You're welcome
"Positivity is a positive"
10.20.2022 | 10:10 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3130th
10.20.2022 | 10:10 PM ET
Rah
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3130th
10.20.2022 | 10:22 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 1281st
rah's always right. true og.
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10.20.2022 | 10:26 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 3573rd
"Echoes of past events, nudge the tiller on my present course. I await its reflection in the future."
10.20.2022 | 10:31 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 898th
10.20.2022 | 10:40 PM ET
ImRealUgly
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 1281st
save up for christamas.
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10.20.2022 | 10:43 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 3573rd
"Echoes of past events, nudge the tiller on my present course. I await its reflection in the future."
10.20.2022 | 10:43 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 1281st
"i "Pick ⛏ Up Truck" all the events on Tapology ! | empty walls of Tapology.... | I don't give a flying F16... | keep ****posting about me... | Get Your Mind Out Of The Gutter... | L☻L | @TARTARABLESS | just let me know... !?"