UFC 280 is set to be an absolutely massive event for the biggest MMA promotion on the planet, and we’ve got all of the information you need ahead of fight night!

The epic main event is set, with the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship up for grabs between former title holder Charles Oliveira and rising star Islam Makhachev.

But the huge main event isn’t the only contest that is set for this card, as Sean O’Malley will be returning for his first ranked opponent in the former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan, and this one should be a striking classic!

Here’s everything you need to know about UFC 280, including the date of the event, the announced fight card, location, tickets and more.

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Latest News

UPDATE 20th October

Charles Oliveira is willing to make a return to featherweight to fight Alexander Volkanovski!

Read More: UFC 280: Charles Oliveira willing to fight Alexander Volkanovski at featherweight

Dana White has compared a fighter on this card to Conor McGregor!

Read More: UFC 280: Dana White compares 27-year-old fighter to Conor McGregor

Dana White at UFC weigh-ins

DALLAS, TEXAS - JULY 29: Dana White attends the UFC 277 ceremonial weigh-in at American Airlines Center on July 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)


UPDATE 19th October

Petr Yan claims he was the one who opted to fight Sean O'Malley!

Read More: UFC 280: Petr Yan reveals he was the one who chose to fight Sean O’Malley

Islam Makhachev had an interesting run-in with the featherweight king!

Read More: UFC 280: Islam Makhachev reveals run-in with Alexander Volkanovski

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 20: Islam Makhachev punches Gleison Tibau in the first round of their Lightweight fight during UFC 220 at TD Garden on January 20, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)


UPDATE 18th October

Charles Oliveira didn't hold back when talking about his rival!

Read More: UFC 280: Charles Oliveira claims Islam Makhachev doesn't deserve title shot

Dana White just made Alexander Volkanovski a very happy man!

Read More: UFC 280: Dana White confirms Alexander Volkanovski will get next lightweight title shot

Islam Makhachev rejects his critics ahead of UFC 280!

Read More: UFC 280: Islam Makhachev hits back at critics ahead of Charles Oliveira fight

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04: TJ Dillashaw celebrates his UFC Bantamweight Title Bout win over Cody Garbrandt during UFC 227 at Staples Center on August 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, United States. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)

Aljamain Sterling has high hopes for his fight with TJ Dillashaw!

Read More: UFC 280: Aljamain Sterling predicts first round finish of TJ Dillashaw in Abu Dhabi

TJ Dillashaw speaks out about his suspension from MMA in 2019!

Read More: UFC 280: TJ Dillashaw opens up on two-year suspension in 2019

Wondering if Joe Rogan will be calling the event? Find out below!

Read More: Will Joe Rogan be at UFC 280?

Find out everything you need to know about the PPV stream and broadcast below!

Read More: Is UFC 280 on PPV in the UK?

Poster for UFC 280 PPV on BT Sport

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UPDATE 17th October

Check out how to watch the Press Conference below!

Read More: UFC 280 Press Conference Live Stream: How to watch

Check out how to watch the Weigh-ins below!

Read More: UFC 280 Weigh-ins Live Stream: How to watch

Aljamain Sterling and Leon Edwards unite ahead of UFC 280!

Read More: UFC 280: Aljamain Sterling trains with Leon Edwards ahead of title fight

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: Charles Oliveira of Brazil enters the octagon for his lightweight title fight against Dustin Poirier during the UFC 269 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Charles Oliveira still believes he is the rightful UFC lightweight champion!

Read More: UFC 280: Charles Oliveira refuses to acknowledge he isn't UFC champion

Islam Makhachev is ready to follow in the footsteps of Khabib!

Read More: UFC 280: Islam Makhachev says his 'dream' is to be like Khabib Nurmagomedov

Michael Bisping makes a big statement about Charles Oliveira!

Read More: UFC 280: Michael Bisping thinks Charles Oliveira could become lightweight GOAT

UFC 280 Poster Rise or Fall

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UPDATE 14th October

TJ Dillashaw wants to become the UFC's bantamweight GOAT at UFC 280!

Read more: UFC 280: TJ Dillashaw targets GOAT status against Aljamain Sterling


NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 04: TJ Dillashaw

reacts during his UFC bantamweight championship bout against Cody Garbrandt during the UFC 217 event at Madison Square Garden on November 4, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

UPDATE 13th October

Sean O'Malley is as focused as he's ever been as Petr Yan awaits!

Read more: UFC 280: Sean O'Malley looks incredibly sharp ahead of Petr Yan fight

Charles Oliveira is ready to make a statement in Abu Dhabi!

Read more: UFC 280: Charles Oliveira believes he will 'shock the world' against Islam Makhachev

TJ Dillashaw hits back at Aljamain Sterling ahead of UFC 280!

Read more: UFC 280: TJ Dillashaw believes Aljamain Sterling is playing 'mental warfare' with PED accusations


UPDATE 12th October 2022

Belal Muhammad has high praise for Khabib Nurmagomedov's team!

Read more: UFC 280: Belal Muhammad gives insight into training with Khabib Nurmagomedov


BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 20: Islam Makhachev fights Gleison Tibau in their Lightweight fight during UFC 220 at TD Garden on January 20, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

UPDATE 11th October 2022

Alexander Volkanovski has confirmed himself as the backup for Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev...

Read More: UFC 280: Alexander Volkanovski confirmed as backup for Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev

Check out the prediction from Chael Sonnen for the co-main event below!

Read More: Chael Sonnen makes U-Turn on UFC 280 Prediction

Sean O'Malley is surprised about his match-up with Petr Yan!

Read More: UFC 280: Sean O'Malley 'surprised' Petr Yan agreed to fight him


UPDATE 8th October 2022

Conor McGregor has given his pick for the main event!

Read More: Conor McGregor gives UFC 280 Main Event Prediction

Justin Gaethje has given his pick for the epic main event!

Read More: UFC 280 Predictions: Justin Gaethje gives big Oliveira vs Makhachev pick

MMA legend Chael Sonnen has discussed the massive odds disparity between O'Malley and Yan!

Read More: Chael Sonnen talks huge odds for UFC 280 Sean O'Malley vs Petr Yan

Michael Chandler has given his pick for the huge main event!

Read More: Michael Chandler talks ‘crazy’ UFC 280 main event odds

Conor McGregor strutting in the ring

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Conor McGregor of Ireland walks in the octagon before his lightweight bought against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)


UPDATE 6th October 2022

Sean O'Malley is ready to be the underdog at UFC 280 this month!

Read More: UFC 280: Sean O'Malley relishes underdog role against Petr Yan

Check out the betting odds for Sterling vs Dillashaw below!

Read More: Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw Odds: Knockout expected?

Check out the latest odds for O'Malley vs Yan below!

Read More: Sean O'Malley vs Petr Yan Betting Odds: KO expected?

Sean O'Malley celebrating in the UFC octagon

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 02: Sean O'Malley reacts as he enters the octagon for his bantamweight bout against Pedro Munhoz of Brazil during UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)


UPDATE 4th October 2022

Aljamain Sterling looks incredible heading into his UFC 280 title fight!

Read More: UFC 280: Aljamain Sterling shows off lean and ripped physique ahead of TJ Dillashaw fight


UPDATE 29th September 2022

Wondering what time Sean O'Malley fights at the event? Find out below!

Read More: What time does Sean O'Malley fight at UFC 280?

Sean O'Malley waiting for his fight in the UFC octagon

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 02: Sean O'Malley reacts following his bantamweight bout against Pedro Munhoz of Brazil during UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was ruled a no contest after an unintentional eye poke. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)


UPDATE 28th September 2022

Khabib's head coach doesn't think Oliveira is the lightweight GOAT!

Read More: Charles Oliveira: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach explains why he isn’t the lightweight GOAT

Check out the latest betting odds for the huge main event!

Read More: Charles Oliviera vs Islam Makhachev Betting Odds: What is available?

Check out the current betting odds for the full confirmed fight card so far!

Read More: UFC 280 Betting Odds: Potential shocks on the night?

Charles Oliveira standing in the UFC octagon

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 07: Charles Oliveira of Brazil prepares to fight Justin Gaethje in their UFC lightweight championship bout during UFC 274 at Footprint Center on May 07, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)


UPDATE 27th September 2022

Sean O'Malley has a message for his haters!

Read More: UFC 280: Sean O’Malley sends message to haters as he prepares to face Petr Yan

Michael Chandler makes a big claim about Islam Makhachev!

Read More: UFC 280: Michael Chandler cools Islam Makhachev hype ahead of Charles Oliveira fight

Michael Chandler questions Islam Makhachev

Michael Chandler questions Islam Makhachev hype


UPDATE 22nd September 2022

Check out the latest fight card for the event below:

Read More: What is the fight card for UFC 280?

Wondering what time Oliveira fights? Find out below:

Read More: What time does Charles Oliveira fight at UFC 280?

Wondering what time Sterling fights? Find out below:

Read More: What time does Aljamain Sterling fight at UFC 280?

Aljamain Sterling celebrating UFC octagon

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 09: Aljamain Sterling celebrates after his UFC bantamweight championship fight against Petr Yan of Russia during the UFC 273 event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 09, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)


UPDATE 20th September 2022

Sean O'Malley is training hard to face Petr Yan next month!

Read More: UFC 280: Sean O’Malley reveals how he’s preparing for Petr Yan fight

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Sean O'Malley is training hard for Petr Yan


UPDATE 17th September 2022

Want to watch the event in the UK? Find out everything you need to know about the start time below:

Read More: What is the UK Start Time of UFC 280?

Islam Makhachev wrestling in the UFC
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 06: In this handout image provided by UFC, (R-L) Islam Makhachev works for a submission against Drew Dober in their lightweight fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 06: In this handout image provided by UFC, (R-L) Islam Makhachev works for a submission against Drew Dober in their lightweight fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)


UPDATE 16th September 2022

Khabib Nurmagomedov takes a shot at Charles Oliveira!

Read More: UFC 280: Khabib Nurmagomedov takes a shot at Charles Oliveira

UFC 280 Poster Rise or Fall

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UPDATE 1st September

Islam Makhachev takes a shot at rival Charles Oliveira!

Read More: UFC 280: Islam Makhachev doubts Charles Oliveira truly believes he can beat him

Islam Makhachev Khabib Nurmagomedov

Islam Makhachev Khabib Nurmagomedov


UPDATE 25th August

Charles Oliveira is eyeing a fight with Conor McGregor!

Read More: UFC 280: Charles Oliveira eyes title fight with Conor McGregor if he beats Islam Makhachev

Conor McGregor & Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira is eyeing a fight with Conor McGregor


UPDATE 11th August

Islam Makhachev lashes out at rival Charles Oliveira!

Read More: UFC 280: Islam Makhachev slams Charles Oliveira for being champion in ‘my division’

Sean O'Malley would be okay with losing to Petr Yan at UFC 280!

Read More: UFC 280: Sean O’Malley admits he’d be ‘okay with losing’ to Petr Yan

sean-omalley-petr-yan-feud

Sean O'Malley is 'okay' with losing to Petr Yan


UPDATE 10th August

Sean O'Malley makes a bold claim ahead of his UFC 280 clash with Petr Yan!

Read More: UFC 280: Sean O’Malley claims he’s the best ‘MMA striker’ in UFC

sean-omalley-best-mma-striker

Sean O'Malley believes he is the best MMA striker in UFC


Date

Islam Makhachev is 'the next best thing' to Khabib Nurmagomedov, according to Dan Hooker

Islam Makhachev is 'the next best thing' to Khabib Nurmagomedov, according to Dan Hooker

UFC 280 will be taking place on Saturday, October 22nd 2022.

Read More: What is the date of UFC 280?


Who will fight at UFC 280?

UFC 276: Munhoz v O'Malley
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 02: Sean O'Malley reacts following his bantamweight bout against Pedro Munhoz of Brazil during UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was ruled a no contest after an unintentional eye poke. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 02: Sean O'Malley reacts following his bantamweight bout against Pedro Munhoz of Brazil during UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was ruled a no contest after an unintentional eye poke. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

The fight card for UFC 280 is as follows according to the official UFC website (as of writing on Saturday, September 17th 2022):

  • Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev – UFC Lightweight Title Bout
  • Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw – UFC Bantamweight Title Bout
  • Petr Yan vs Sean O’Malley – Bantamweight Bout
  • Beneil Dariush vs Mateusz Gamrot – Lightweight Bout
  • Katlyn Chookagian vs Manon Fiorot – Women’s Flyweight Bout
  • Belal Muhammad vs Sean Brady – Welterweight Bout
  • Makhmud Muradov vs Caio Borralho – Middleweight Bout
  • Volkan Oezdemir vs Nikita Krylov – Light Heavyweight Bout
  • Zubaira Tukhugov vs Lucas Almeida – Featherweight Bout
  • Magomed Mustafaev vs Jamie Mullarkey – Lightweight Bout

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Location

Etihad Arena UAE

Image Credit: Etihad

UFC 280 will be taking place from Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West in the United Arab Emirates.

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Tickets

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Charles Oliveira is set to take on Justin Gaethje on Saturday night

Tickets for UFC 280 are now available to purchase directly from the Etihad Arena website. As of writing, the cheapest option for combat sports fans is a Bronze seat at AED 395 and the most expensive is a VVIP seat at AED 7,995.

Read More: UFC Potential Fights 2022: What Could We See This Year?


What time will UFC 280 Start?

Islam Makhachev is a longtime training partner of Khabib Nurmagomedov
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SEPTEMBER 07: Islam Makhachev of Russia compete against Davi Ramos of Brazil in their Lightweight Bout during the UFC 242 event at The Arena on September 07, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Islam Makhachev is a longtime training partner of Khabib Nurmagomedov

UFC 280 is set to start at 7 PM BST on Saturday, October 22nd 2022.


Where can I watch UFC 280?

UFC 220: Makhachev v Tibau
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 20: Islam Makhachev celebrates his first round knockout against Gleison Tibau in their Lightweight fight during UFC 220 at TD Garden on January 20, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 20: Islam Makhachev celebrates his first round knockout against Gleison Tibau in their Lightweight fight during UFC 220 at TD Garden on January 20, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

How you can actually watch the UFC 280 event all depends on where you are based in the world.

Check out how to watch the live stream below!

Read More: UFC 280 Live Stream: How to watch


What TV Channels show UFC?

BT Sport's UFC presenters

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BT Sport is the UK home of the Ultimate Fighting Championship/UFC and the broadcaster shows the majority of events as part of the standard subscription.

Only on very rare occasions are the US PPV cards shown on BT Sport Box Office, and these usually involve megastars such as Conor McGregor and Jon Jones.


Can I buy UFC PPV without ESPN+?

The official logo for ESPN+

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If you're based in the United States, then you will need to go through ESPN+ to purchase the PPV on the night.

It's worth noting that you will need to have an ESPN+ subscription even if you only want to purchase and watch UFC 280.

An ESPN+ subscription costs $9.99 per month.


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