UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev will go down this Saturday, October 22 from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The pay-per-view event is loaded with a series of intriguing matchups, topped by a much-anticipated vacant lightweight title showdown between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev.
The two men will step into the octagon on Saturday with a combined 21-fight unbeaten streak and will be looking to prove who is the best lightweight in the world.
Taking the co-main event honors is a bantamweight title clash between defending champion Aljamain Sterling and former two-time bantamweight titleholder T.J. Dillashaw.
The main card will also feature an exciting bantamweight bout between former 135-pound titleholder Petr Yan and rising sensation Sean O’Malley, with the winner potentially getting a future crack at the title.
UFC 280 – Timings
The following are the UFC Tonight: UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev timings for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia:
United States & Canada
The preliminary card for UFC Tonight will kick off at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT on Saturday, October 22. The main pay-per-view card will commence at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT.
United Kingdom
For UK audiences, the prelims card for UFC Tonight will get underway at 2:00 PM GMT on Saturday, October 22, with the main card scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM GMT.
Australia
For Australian audiences, the prelims will start at 12:00 AM AEST on Sunday, October 23. The main card will get underway at 4:00 AM AEST.
UFC Tonight: UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev – Television, live streaming, and pricing
Here are the necessary details to watch UFC Tonight: UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev live on television and online platforms in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.
United States
The prelims and main card for UFC Tonight will be streamed live on ESPN Plus. Those who do not have a subscription can purchase one for $74.99 annually.
However, it would be more economical for viewers to purchase the UFC Bundle. It comes at $99.98 with a one-year ESPN Plus subscription and access to UFC events.
For the prelims, viewers can also tune in to ESPN News. The platform is available via Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo TV, Vidgo, AT&T TV, and YouTube TV. The early prelims will be available on UFC Fight Pass as well. Subscriptions cost $9.99 per month and $95.99 per year.
Canada
All UFC Fight Night events are available in Canada via TSN. You can log on to TSN with the details of your provider if you get it as part of a cable deal. Otherwise, you can subscribe to the service on a streaming-only basis for $19.99 a month.
For pay-per-view events, you can choose from several pay-per-view providers such as SaskTel, Shaw, Rogers, Bell, Videotron, Telus or Eastlink with pricing set at around $64.99.
United Kingdom
The prelims and main card for UFC Tonight will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1 in the United Kingdom and simulcast on the BT Sport app and website. Contract-free BT Sport monthly passes are available at £25 and can be canceled at any time.
Australia
In Australia, the UFC 280 main card and prelims will be available for live streaming on UFC Fight Pass. UFC pay-per-view events are also available on Mainevent, Kayo for AU$54.95.