Dariush named the favorite of the duel Oliveira - Makhachev

Top American UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush shared his thoughts on a potential fight for the vacant belt between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev.

“It’s hard to say who will win as we have never seen Islam put a lot of pressure on the stand. Charles could do it as he always goes ahead. He likes to attack, so it would be interesting to watch such a fight.

The question is, can Islam cope with all this, withstand such pressure? If Charles acts aggressively, it will be difficult for Islam to close the distance, which will complicate the situation. If the fight does take place, it will be a breathtaking sight. Now I would say that I am leaning towards the victory of Islam,” Dariush said in an interview with the Helen Yee Sports YouTube channel.