UFC 280: Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev ODDS are OUT, Will Do Bronx be able to write another chapter of his UNDERDOG story?

UFC 280: Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev- Shortly after the highly anticipated UFC Lightweight championship bout between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev was announced, the odds for the fight also came out. The bout is set to go down at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi on October 22nd. Follow UFC 280 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN

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Interestingly, Islam Makhachev has opened up as the favorite to get his hands on the vacant Lightweight strap. MMA journalist Chamatkar Sandhu recently took to Twitter to reveal the odds for the Lightweight championship bout where he said:

“Here are the opening odds for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev: Charles Oliveira +215 (43/20) Islam Makhachev -255 (20/51)”

Here are the opening odds for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev:

Charles Oliveira +215 (43/20)
Islam Makhachev -255 (20/51)

(odds via @betonline_ag) 🏆 #UFC280 pic.twitter.com/ryqXrYo5ut

— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) July 17, 2022

UFC 280: Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev ODDS are OUT, Will Do Bronx be able to write another chapter of his UNDERDOG story?

It is worth noting that Islam Makhachev has opened up as a massive favorite for all of his recent outings. It is safe to say that there is something about these grapplers that tend to get the attention of the oddsmakers.

On the flipside, Charles Oliveira has opened up as an underdog in his recent outings and has outperformed every time. In his fights against the likes of Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler and most recently against Justin Gaethje, ‘Do Bronx’ upset the odds to get his hands raised.

UFC 280: Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev ODDS are OUT, Will Do Bronx be able to write another chapter of his UNDERDOG story?

While Islam Makhachev certainly possesses the challenge like no other, the Dagestani hasn’t ever fought a guy like Charles Oliveira. The experience of performing under the bright lights slides in favor of the Brazilian.

Charles Oliveira’s journey in the UFC has been nothing short of inspirational. The Brazilian has fought through adversity and came out of it like no other. He will most certainly look to add another chapter to his incredible underdog story come fight night against Islam Makhachev.

Will it be Islam Makhachev to get the Lightweight title or will it be Charles Oliveira who upsets the odds once again, it remains to be seen.

UFC 280: Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev ODDS are OUT, Will Do Bronx be able to write another chapter of his UNDERDOG story?

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