MMA Preview – Makhmud Muradov vs Caio Borralho at UFC 280
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MAKHMUD MURADOV VS CAIO BORRALHO FACTS
When is UFC 280? Saturday 22nd October, 2022 - 17:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 280? Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 280? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 280
What channel is UFC 280 on? BT Sport 3 (prelims)
Where can I stream UFC 280? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
MAKHMUD MURADOV VS CAIO BORRALHO LOWDOWN
Makhmud Muradov (25-7) is still licking his wounds after Gerald Meershaert (2021) caused a huge upset over a year ago snapping the 14-fight win streak with a submission. That colossal streak included 11 knockouts, two of which came in his first three UFC fights. He started his campaign in the big leagues with a unanimous decision over Alessio Di Chirico (2019) and then stamped his name on middleweight map with burials of Trevor Smith (2019) and Andrew Sanchez (2021).
Caio Borralho (12-1(1)) has fought four times since Muradov’s loss. He picked up two wins on the Contender series in less than a month outpointing Aaron Jeffery and knocking out Jesse Murray. He then earnt two more decisions over Gadzhi Omargadzhiev this year to get his UFC account up and running and extend his unbeaten streak to 12.
MAKHMUD MURADOV VS CAIO BORRALHO PREDICTION
A battle of the prospects. Borralho will be licking his lips watching that submission from Meershaert. Muradov is devastating on the feet but got sloppy in that fight and Borralho has the tenacity to pounce on any mistake.
They are both incredibly talented fighters and considering how aggressive they are, we will be in for fireworks. Muradov’s bread and butter is clearly his striking and Borralho is a grappler by trade but is also a good striker who can create problems bouncing in and out from his southpaw stance.
Muradov has to keep this fight on the feet at all costs. Expect him to start strong and defend the initial takedown attempts while he is fresh. However, as the fight goes on, there will be more openings for Borralho to get the fight to the floor.
This is very close to call, but we are backing the Brazilian to come on strong in the second and third round, but the value is on Muradov considering the odds and his knockout power.
Prediction: Borralho via Decision
Value Bet: Muradov via KO/TKO
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