UFC 280 Oliveira vs Makhachev Picks and Predictions: Do Bronx Quiets Doubters Once Again

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev are fighting for the vacant lightweight title on October 22 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Makachain is a -225 favorite, while Oliveira is -132.

Oliveira vs Makhachev is a UFC match.

Oliveira vs Makhachev is a UFC match-up.

UFC 280 Oliveira vs Makhachev is on. Click on each prediction to jump to the full analysis.

Charles Oliveira was stripped of his lightweight championship in May for missing weight in his second title defense. He is now fighting Do Bronx for the vacant title. Do is on an 11-fight winning streak and has finished Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler in back-to-back title fights. Islam Makhachev is the No. 4-ranked lightweight contender and he has won 10 fights in a row.

Oliveira vs Makhachev is a fight that will settle the doubts about the Brazilian's ability to fight in the UFC.

Oliveira vs Makhachev is a UFC bout. Oliveira is the favorite. Mikhalova is considered a less popular option.

Oliveira's Muay Thai style is effective because of his elite grappling. Oliveira has more dangerous submissions than Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev chains many of her takedowns and trips out of clinch position. Oliveiras is a better striker than Davi Ramos. He should neutralize Makhachev's wrestling and wrist control. UFC 280 is on at the Bronx Arena.

Charles Oliveira is a moneyline favorite at DraftKings.

Oliveira is the favorite in UFC 280. Makhachev is a big favorite. Do Bronx has been training with a wrestling specialist Alireza Noei. He has won three of his last four fights.  Olivier is now a closer bet. The opening line of -225 was too generous.

Charles Oliveira is moneyline favorite at DraftKings. The information in the above article is for entertainment purposes only and is not targeted to under 19 audiences.