Ahead of UFC 294 Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2, fans voiced their opinions on the outcome. Read on to find out what they think.
UFC 294 is just around the corner and we are about to witness lightweight champion Islam Makhachev take on Charles Oliveira once again. These two are arguably the best in the division and are going to put on a show. And before the game, fans seemed to have made a choice.
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The main focus of the UFC 294 card in Abu Dhabi will be Makhachev vs. Oliveira. Artists such as Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev will also take part in the event. It will be held on October 21st and will attract the attention of fans around the world. And the followers of MMA made a surprising choice.
Fans rally to support Charles Oliveira against Islam Makhachev despite last defeat
Makhachev and Oliveira fought for the vacant lightweight title in 2022. Many expected it to be a tough battle. However, the Russians showed their class and overwhelmed the Brazilians. Many expected Oliveira to beat Makhachev in the first round, but Makhachev defeated the Brazilian in the second round.
The two will face each other in a rematch, and fans are hoping for a better fight.
At the press conference after the first fight, “De Bronx” announced that this was his worst performance and promised to come back even stronger in the rematch. Plus, looking back at his career, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him return.
While fans are confident, the odds do not reflect the same opinion. Makhachev remains the clear favorite to win this tournament. The Russian is a -345 favorite to win, while Oliveira is a +275 underdog. Additionally, this study is based solely on his MMA Uncensored followers, so it does not represent an unbiased picture.
What do you think about the rematch between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira? Who will you support at UFC 294?
