Makhachev learned the name of the next opponent

30-year-old Makhachev (21-1) is on a winning streak of nine fights. The Russian spent his last fight on October 30, defeating Dan Hooker with a painful hold already in the third minute of the battle.

Dariusz, 32 (21-4-1), is on a seven-win streak. The Iranian native hasn't made an appearance in the Octagon since May when he beat Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision.

We will remind, earlier information that the next rival of Makhachev will be Dariush, was confirmed by the manager of the Russian fighter Ali Abdel-Aziz.