Bookmakers named the favorite of the fight Oliveira - Makhachev

Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira

Top Russian lightweight UFC Islam Makhachev opened as a clear favorite in a potential fight against the reigning division champion Charles Oliveira...

So, the BetCity bookmaker offers to bet on Makhachev's victory with a coefficient of 1.50. A similar figure towards Oliveira is 2.70.

Recall that on December 12 at UFC 269, Oliveira made his first defense of his title, defeating Dustin Poirier with a choke hold in the third round.

As for Makhachev, on February 26 he will have to fight Beneil Dariush. In case of victory, the Russian fighter will come close to the title fight.