UFC 280 – some of the anticipated UFC playing cards of the 12 months – is happening this Saturday on the Etihad Area in Abu Dhabi.
It’s being headlined by a spine-tingling matchup that has MMA followers giddy, between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev for the vacant UFC light-weight belt.
The remainder of the cardboard can also be utterly stacked: former-champion TJ Dillashaw seems to be to regain the UFC bantamweight championship in opposition to present 135lb king Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan and ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley sq. off for what is certain to be an incredible hanging matchup.
Given the cardboard is in Abu Dhabi, the occasion will really be proven in Australia within the early hours of Sunday morning.
Right here is the whole lot it’s essential learn about watching UFC 280: Olivera vs. Makhachev in Australia.
When is UFC 280?
UFC 280 takes place on Saturday 22 October within the Etihad Area, Abu Dhabi.
What time does UFC 280 begin in Australia?
- Preliminary Card: Sunday 23 October – 1am AEDT
- Essential Card: Sunday 23 October – 5am AEDT
Due to the time distinction, UFC 280 shall be broadcast within the early hours of the morning on Sunday 23 October.
In Australia, the preliminary card begins at 1am AEDT. The primary card is ready to kick off at 5am AEDT.
For Aussie MMA followers eager to set their alarm and get up to observe the primary occasion, Oliveira and Makhachev’s cage walks are scheduled for 8am AEDT, however this might change relying on the size of the undercard fights.
The right way to watch UFC 280 in Australia?
In Australia, UFC 280 shall be in the stores on Kayo Sports activities, for $59.99. Excellent news for battle followers, is that you don’t require a separate Kayo subscription to buy the occasion.
Who’s combating on the UFC 280 Essential Card?
Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev is likely one of the most intriguing light-weight bouts of all time. Oliveira needs to cement his place as one of many biggest light-weight fighters within the historical past of the UFC, while Makhachev seems to be to comply with within the footsteps of best-friend Khabib Nurmagomedov and regain the belt for the primary time.
The primary occasion is not at all the one motive to stand up – or keep – up for the occasion. The primary card is stuffed with fascinating matchups top-to-bottom:
- Charles Oliveira (BRA) v Islam Makhachev (RUS) – Males’s Light-weight title.
- Aljamain Sterling (USA) v TJ Dillashaw (USA) – Males’s Bantamweight title.
- Peter Yan (RUS) v Sean O’Malley (USA) – Males’s Bantamweight.
- Beneil Dariush (USA) v Mateusz Gamrot (POL) – Males’s Light-weight.
- Katlyn Chookagian (USA) v Manon Fiorot (FRA) – Ladies’s Flyweight.
Will Alexander Volkanovski be combating at UFC 280?
The No. 1 ranked pound-for-pound fighter on the planet and UFC Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is popping a variety of heads this weekend.
The Aussie badass is flying out to Abu Dhabi and can act because the back-up for the primary occasion, ought to both Oliveira or Makhachev pull-out final minute.
He informed MMA Junkie, “I’m simply going via the week as if it’s a traditional battle week and I’m combating.”
Even when we don’t see him within the Octagon on Sunday morning, UFC President Dana White has confirmed he shall be receiving the subsequent title shot with whoever wins this weekend.
Joe Rogan is not going to be commentating at UFC 280 for Charles Olivera vs. Islam Makhachev. The long-time commentator and common podcast host hardly ever travels outdoors of America for occasions anymore and has confirmed he shall be in London for the upcoming card.
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