Makhachev vs Dos Anjos: bookmakers named the clear favourite

Rafael Dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev
Rafael Dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev

Russian UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev is the unconditional favorite to fight former champion Rafael Dos Anjoson October 31 at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi.

So, the leading bookmakers estimate the probability of Makhachev's victory at the more than modest odds of 1.07. A similar figure for the Brazilian is 9.70.

The 29-year-old Makhachev is on a streak of eight wins in a row. Dos Anjos, who will turn 37 in five days before the fight, has won just two victories in his last six fights.