UFC 280 will be headlined by Oliveira and Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
With just one week remaining in this most anticipated bout, we have brought you a special article containing UFC Pros making their pick for UFC 280 main event.
Derek Brunson
So Islam we already know he is a really good wrestler and strong for weight class. Oliveria can wrestle also you know and his standup is great, his juijitsu is really good.
Its gonna be a thing where Islam may take him down and fatigue him but its so tough to bet against Oliveira right now so, iam betting on oliveira.
Derek Brunson
Gilbert Burns
I believe Oliveira can get a win because of striking because of the pressure that he does and his jiu Jitsu.
People say the Sambo, yeah i got it but Oliveira is huge for that division. I think he is on a differrent level.
Gilbert Burns
Demetrious Johnson
That’s going to seek a fight I am looking forward to it. big fan of Oliveira and Islam Makhachev.
You know me and Charles Oliveira fought on the same card when he fought Cub Swanson. and to see him be the champion now I think he is the probably best lightweight in the world. may be he and Makhachev will settle it down.
Demetrious Johnson
Beneil Dariush
It’s hard to say because we have never seen Islam under pressure with striking and Charles has the ability to do that he is 100% offence which is really exciting to watch.
The question is can he be able to take Charles down and be able to control him and break him because if Charles is going to be aggressive as he it will be difficult for Islam to close the distance which makes things trickier.
I would be leaning towards Islam but not by much by a hair.
Beneil Dariush
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