Odds on Makhachev vs. Edwards or Muhammad

Written by:
Mary Montgomery
Published on:
Jun/02/2024

Following Islam Makhachev's victory last night, there are two potential fights everyone, including Makhachev, is hoping for.

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The Russian defeated UFC veteran Dustin Poirier with a fifth-round submission to defend his belt .  He spent much of the fight in control on the ground, but was stuffed on several takedown events and was sporting a gnarly forehead cut going into the fifth.

“Incredible fight. Both guys dug deep,” UFC President Dana White said.

While Arman Tsarukyan is next in line for a title shot, Makhachev said that he would like to move up to welterweight to pursue a title in that class.

Sunday morning, we set odds for both bout scenarios where Makhachev would take on the victor of July's bout between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad. Here those are:

Islam Makhachev +130

Leon Edwards -150

Belal Muhammad +170

Islam Makhachev -200

If Dana White decides to match Makhachev against Tsarukyan for another welterweight title fight, the champ will go off as a hefty favorite.

Arman Tsarukyan +275

Islam Makhachev -325

And should a rematch against Dustin Poirier occur, Makhachev will be an even bigger favorite than he was last night.

Dustin Poirier +425

Islam Makhachev -600

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