MMA Preview – Armen Petrosyan vs AJ Dobson at UFC 280
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ARMEN PETROSYAN VS AJ DOBSON 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!
ARMEN PETROSYAN VS AJ DOBSON LOWDOWN
Armen Petrosyan (7-2) heads to Abu Dhabi hoping to bounce back from his first loss in the UFC. He started with quite an impression by erasing Kaloyan Kolev (2021) with a head kick on the Contender Series which earnt him an extremely tough debut in the form of Gregory Rodrigues (2022). He passed the test edging him out in a split decision and went on to meet another killer in Caio Borralho back in July but got out grappled losing a unanimous decision.
He meets AJ Dobson (6-1(1)) who is also coming off a frustrating loss. He got completely out wrestled by Jacob Malkoun which was not a fun debut. It was the first loss of his pro career and broke his run five wins which included three finishes – two submissions and one knockout.
ARMEN PETROSYAN VS AJ DOBSON PREDICTION
This is kinder matchmaking for both fighters, but still a very tough fight. Dobson can also grapple and Petrosyan is a devastating kickboxer and extremely dangerous whenever there is space.
Dobson is a good striker but has to use his skills to set up the takedown. If he just stands and trades, Petrosyan will get a read on him and begin to pick him apart. If Dobson, goes grappling heavy, Petrosyan will be able to time his sprawls like he did against Rodrigues.
Dobson has the ability to be competitive on the feet and then take the fight away from the Armenian on the ground and even find a submission. However, he will need to execute a perfect game plan as there is little room for error.
We feel Dobson will be able to seal a take down, but we are backing Petrosyan to be able to spring up, create space and hurt Dobson on the feet. Petrosyan’s striking is at such a level that Dobson will need to subdue him for three rounds which is hard to see happening but that does not mean he cannot pull off the upset with a submission.
Prediction: Petrosyan via Decision
Value Bet: Dobson to win
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