UFC 280 is shaping up to be one of the biggest fight cards of the year. The event features the top fighters in the world and some of the most important divisional fights in the sport.
The bantamweight and lightweight titles are on the line in this major event. Luckily, DraftKings is offering an exclusive promotion for UFC 280, where you can win $200 in free bets if you bet on a winner.
While there are many contenders on the UFC 280 card, the fight between Charles Oliviera and Islam Makhachev is the most intriguing. It will be Oliveira’s Jiu-Jitsu vs Makhachev’s wrestling.
Although Charles has improved his boxing tremendously over the years, he’s more proficient when it comes to grappling.
This bout will officially take place in Abu Dhabi for the vacant Lightweight belt. If Charles wins he will reclaim his title, but if Islam wins he will become the new champion, and receive his first title in the UFC.
Here are the current DrafKings betting odds: Makhachev -190 and Oliveira +160.
Makhachev’s youth and aggressive wrestling style makes him a favor in this matchup. But don’t count Oliviera out, he’s a champion for a reason, and won’t make this an easy fight.
If you want to bet on a fight, be sure to check the odds. DraftKings Sportsbook has the UFC 280 odds. There are a few favorites.
The odds on Belal Muhammad are decent, but Sean Brady is the better striker, and because of it, the betting odds currently show things in his favor: Muhammad +115 and Brady -135. You’ll want to follow the odds closely to ensure that you get the best value.
Another bout on the card will be female Bantamweight contenders Karol Rosa vs Lina Lansberg. Karol signed with the UFC in 2019 after making her MMA debut in 2012.
Karol Rosa has won four consecutive fights and has defeated Lara Fritzen, Vanessa Melo, and Bethe Correia. She’s another strong contender, and has a good shot winning her match The betting odds have her as a -330 favorite over Lansberg +275
The next bout in the event that people are excited about is Petr Tan vs. Sean O’Malley. O’Malley has always been an exciting fighter to watch, and he is the fan favorite in this match.
We all love to see his unorthodox fighting style. He’ll be going up against Petr Yan, the former Bantamweight champion.
This will be O’Malley’s toughest challenge to date. DraftKings currently has Petr Yan as the betting favorite at -265 and O’Malley at +225.
The co-main event will be Aljamain Sterling vs T.J. Dillashaw. This shoul be a very exciting fight full of action. Dillashaw is back from a 2 year suspension for taking performing enhancement drugs.
While Sterling successfully defended his title against Petr Yan. Both fighters are known to push the action in the cage and that’s what fans love to see. The betting odds are currently in Sterling’s favor at -175 to Dillishaw’s +150
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