UFC 280 is set to be one of the best fight cards ever put together from top to bottom. The prelims are jam-packed with talented fighters that train in that part of the world, and the main card is packed at the top with 2 title fights and a premier top bantamweight bout.
With such a thrilling card in store, why not put together a thrilling UFC parlay with a massive payout? The three fights to look at are all on the main card.
The main event title fight, the #1 contender bantamweight fight, and a #1 contender women’s flyweight bout to kick off the PPV card. This should be one of the best UFC events of the year!
Katlyn Chookagian vs. Manon Fiorot
Katlyn Chookagian
Chookagian (18-4) is the #1 ranked contender in the UFC women’s bantamweight division. She has been on the top of that division’s contender rankings for years now, fighting everyone else around her.
With the opportunity to make it five straight wins, she can plead her case to a rematch against Shevchenko next.
Chookagian is a technical kickboxer with a good understanding of range and defense. She is a ‘hit and don’t get hit’ type of fighter, and it has worked well with her, winning a lot of decisions in the last few years.
Manon Fiorot
Fiorot (9-1) is one of the most exciting rising stars in women’s MMA. She has the size, the look, and the confidence to be great in the flyweight division.
Her ability to be durable inside the pocket, along with her skills, is a dangerous combination for Chookagian to deal with.
The lead leg sidekick she uses to get into a comfortable distance, as well as land good shots to the body and head, will be a key asset for her in this one.
She might even hurt Chookagian in the body and put her away within 15 minutes. This is the perfect addition to your UFC parlay.
UFC Pick: Manon Fiorot (-200)
Petr Yan vs. Sean O’Malley
Petr Yan
Yan (16-3) is a straight-up killer inside this UFC bantamweight division. Not too many people want to fight him, and he tends to really put a beating on his opponents.
You saw how well he could fight against the champion when he was dominating their first fight, but it ended with an illegal knee that made Sterling the king of the bantamweights.
I think Yan had to deal with a lot of internal issues after that fight and how it ended. He came into the Sterling rematch with a ton of confidence and was surprised with how easily Sterling could get to his back and dominate him on the ground.
It was the first time Yan had looked human inside the UFC cage. Yan is slightly overlooking O’Malley in this one.
He respects the skills and the dangerous potential of getting hit cleanly by the Suga Show, but Yan just seems like he will want to bully O’Malley and break him in the cage.
Sean O’Malley
Love him or hate him, O’Malley’s confidence is one of his best weapons. This is a great fight for him, with most of the pressure being on Yan.
O’Malley (15-1) is just crazy enough to want this fight, and his confidence is surely a factor when making this pick.
Confidence comes from the work a fighter puts in during training camp. Being lucky enough to follow the lifestyle of Sean O’Malley closely, he is undoubtedly one of the most intense, disciplined athletes in the world. His life is designed for him to become UFC champion one day.
The way he moves is going to really give Yan trouble being able to open up with good techniques and get to O’Malley’s chin.
I see Yan growing frustrated and starting to throw wild punches that will lead him to get caught by O’Malley multiple times coming in.
UFC Pick: Sean O’Malley (+205)
Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev
Charles Oliveira
Since this UFC parlay is already exciting, let’s add the main event to it as well. Oliveira (33-8) is on a roll right now that we really haven’t seen in the UFC before.
The way he has turned his career around with as many fights as he has is really special to witness.
He is the best lightweight in the world right now and has proven people wrong every time he makes that walk to the UFC octagon.
You just can’t bet against Oliveira right now. He is going to come at Makhachev with the front leg up and down and looking to put Makhachev’s lights out.
Makhachev is not used to seeing this kind of confidence against him, this is an opportunity for Makhachev’s inner voice to get involved for the first time, and the pressure of being Khabib’s next heir to the throne will set in.
Islam Makhachev
As stated before, Makhachev has never faced anybody even comparable to the way Oliveira is fighting right now.
Makhachev better be ready for a 25-minute war, especially an onslaught of strikes and submission attempts in the first round.
When two men with this level of confidence in oneself clash, it makes this fight even more special than it is.
The storylines of Khabib and Oliveira potentially fighting for the spot of lightweight GOAT will bring even more pressure inside the arena on Saturday.
UFC Pick: Charles Oliveira (+155)
UFC Parlay Pick
This UFC parlay is one of the most exciting ones to make because it has great value, and it will involve two betting underdogs to get arguably the most important wins of their careers.
The atmosphere of watching these fights on PPV while having this parlay hitting will surely give you the best weekend you have had in a while.
The total UFC odds to this parlay come out at a clean, even +1000. Bet $100 and win $1000 with us as we cheer the underdogs on, as well as Fiorot, to get business done over Chookagian in Abu Dhabi on October 22. That’s our expert UFC predictions this weekend
UFC Parlay Pick: Three-Legged Parlay (+1067)
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