Bookmakers on Makhachev's chances against Oliveira after Green fight

Top Russian lightweight UFC Islam Makhachev remains the undisputed favorite in a potential fight against the champion Charles Oliveira.

According to the American bookmakers, the odds for Makhachev to win is 1.24. The same indicator towards Oliveira is 4.45.

It is worth noting that the Russian has noticeably gained a foothold in the status of the favorite of this fight. Back in December, experts gave 1.50 for his victory, while Charles's possible success was estimated at 2.70.

On December 12, Oliveira made his first title defense, defeating Dustin Poirier with a rear naked choke. Makhachev defeated Bobby Green by TKO last weekend.