Bookmakers named the favorite in the match Makhachev - Dariush

Islam Makhachev - Beneil Dariush
Islam Makhachev - Beneil Dariush

Top Russian lightweight Islam Makhachev became a clear favorite in a duel with an American Beneil Dariusz, which will take place on February 26 at UFC Fight Night.

Thus, the American bookmaker accepts bets on Makhachev's victory with a coefficient of 1.25. Dariusz's possible success is estimated at 4.20.

30-year-old Makhachev is on a winning streak of nine fights. On October 30, the Russian confidently dealt with Dan Hooker, performing a painful hold in the third minute of the battle.

Dariusz, 32, has a seven-win streak in a row. The Iranian native fought his last fight in May, defeating Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision.

If the fight Makhachev - Dariush takes place, it will be the first in the history of the UFC lightweight division, whose participants for two have more than 14 victories in a row.