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Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev Prediction, UFC 280 Betting Odds and Picks

by
Zach Brunner
October 21, 2022

This UFC betting preview for Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev will share the odds, picks, prediction, stats, start time, UFC best bets and stream for how to watch UFC 280 fights this weekend. But first, let’s take a look at this exciting UFC 280 signup offer at BetOnline Sportsbook.

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Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev Prediction and UFC 280 Start Time

UFC 280 — Lightweight Title Bout | Main Event
Charles “do Bronx” Oliveira (33-8-0, 9 KO, 21 Sub) vs. Islam Makhachev (22-1-0, 4 KO, 10 Sub)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022
Start Time: This will be the final fight on the Main Card, which begins at 2 PM EST
Venue: Etihad Arena — Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Coverage: ESPN+

How to Watch UFC 280 Tonight

If you are wondering how to watch UFC 280, it’s easy! The UFC 280 prelims and early prelims will be available to watch for free via ESPN+. Anyone who has an ESPN+ account is already good to go. If you do not have an ESPN+ account, you can click here to get it! Either purchase an ESPN+ account ($9.99) or buy the full Disney+ bundle ($13.99), which includes Disney+ and Hulu — a worthwhile investment.

The packed main card will be available via PPV here. With two title fights ending the card, there’s no doubt that UFC 280 is a must-watch event on Saturday.

Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev Odds & UFC Picks

UFC betting odds for UFC 280 are taken from BetOnline Sportsbook.

Moneyline:

Charles Oliveira: (+168)
Islam Makhachev: (-193)
Draw: (+6600)

Rounds Fought:

2.5 — Over: (+125) | Under: (-155)

Method of Victory:
Charles Oliveira

KO/TKO or DQ: (+400)
Submission: (+325)
Decision: (+1200)

Islam Makhachev

KO/TKO or DQ: (+350)
Submission: (+210)
Decision: (+440)

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Fighter Comparison

Charles Oliveira	NAME	Islam Makhachev
33-8, 1 NC	RECORD	22-1-0
Brazil	COUNTRY	Russia
5-10	HEIGHT	5-10
155.5 lbs	WEIGHT	180 lbs
74 in	REACH	70.5 in
41 in	LEG REACH	40.5 in
27%	KO WIN %	18%
64%	SUB WIN %	45%
9%	DEC WIN %	36%

Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev Betting Trends & Stats

– Charles Oliveira defeated Justin Gaethje, by submission, in his last fight on May 7, 2022.
– Islam Makhachev defeated Bobby Green, by knockout, in his last fight on Feb. 26, 2022.
– Oliveira averages 3.53 significant strikes landed per minute with a 53% accuracy rate.
– Makhachev averages 2.27 significant strikes landed per minute with a 57% accuracy rate.
– Oliveira averages 3.18 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 52% defense rate.
– Makhachev averages 0.84 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 68% defense rate.
– Oliveira has a 57% takedown defense rate.
– Makhachev averages 3.41 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Stats via UFC.com