A UFC lightweight champion will be crowned at UFC 280. Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev headlines a stacked pay-per-view on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The card also features UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling vs. former titleholder TJ Dillashaw.
UFC 280 start time — Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev: Live stream, fight card, PPV price, prelims, TV
Oliveira was forced to vacate the UFC lightweight title in May over a controversial and confusing weight miss, yet punched a ticket back to his unclaimed crown with a first-round finish of Justin Gaethje. 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.
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. Sterling secured a split decision win over Petr Yan earlier this year to silence the critics of his winning the title from Yan by disqualification in their first meeting. 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.
Below is all the information you need to catch UFC 280 on Saturday night.
How to watch UFC 280 prelims
Date: Oct. 22 | Location: Etihad Arena — Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Time: 10:30 a.m. ET for early prelims
Channel: ESPNNews | Stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
How to watch UFC 280 main card
Date: Oct. 22 | Location: Etihad Arena — Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Time: 2 p.m. ET
Stream: ESPN+ PPV | Price: $74.99
Now, here’s a look at the UFC 280 main fight card and betting odds via Caesars Sportsbook.
UFC 280 main card, odds
| FAVORITE | UNDERDOG | WEIGHTCLASS |
|---|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev -190 | Charles Oliveira +160 | Vacant lightweight title |
| Aljamain Sterling (c) -175 | TJ Dillashaw +150 | Bantamweight title |
| Petr Yan -270 | Sean O’Malley +220 | Bantamweights |
| Matuesz Gamrot -190 | Beneil Dariush +160 | Lightweights |
| Manon Fiorot -210 | Katlyn Chookagian +175 | Women’s flyweights |
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