Russian lightweight UFC Islam Makhachev opened as a favorite for the fight for the vacant title against the Brazilian Charles Oliveira, which will take place on October 22 in Abu Dhabi at the UFC 280 tournament.
Thus, the leading bookmakers estimate the probability of Makhachev's victory with a coefficient of 1.5. The same indicator in the direction of Oliveira is 2.7.
Recall that Oliveira lost his belt due to a failed weigh-in before the fight with Justin Gaethje on May 8 at UFC 274. An early victory over the American made him the main contender for the title.
As for Makhachev, he fought his last fight on February 27 at UFC Fight Night 202, defeating Bobby Green by TKO in the first round.