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UFC 289 went down this past weekend from the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, Canada and the co-main event of the evening witnessed the promotion’s former lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira, bounce back from losing his title by running right over surging contender, Beneil Dariush. It looks as though UFC President Dana White seems awfully excited about a potential rematch between Chucky Olives, and the man that took his crown, Islam Makhachev, so naturally betting odds for such an occasion have spawned.
Online gambling site SportsBetting.ag remembers how dominant Islam was just eight-months ago when he finished Charles to win the 155-pound title, and set the betting odds accordingly. Makhachev is on deck with a moderately favored moneyline of -350, and a $100 gamble at that line stands to see a total return of $128.57.
Despite looking damn impressive in his return against Dariush, the bookies have Oliveira opening up here with a hefty underdog tag of +285. Dropping a hundo on Mr. Olives could potentially payout $385 altogether, if he is to pull off the upset. With Charles possessing so much venom EVERYWHERE, does this make him a live dog?
Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 odds
What would be different in the Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev rematch?
What would be different in a rematch, you ask? Maybe something, but probably nothing. Yes, Charles Oliveira is as lethal as they come. He has more stoppages than anyone else in UFC history (20) for crying out loud. Of course he is capable of finishing Islam in some way, shape, or form.
However, Charles can’t help but lose himself parts of rounds. He gives these windows of opportunity to his opponent in just about every fight, Dariush included, and that is all Makhachev really needs to close the show. I totally understand these opening odds, and since they’re so wide, perhaps the value here will found in the future ‘inside the distance’ props.
UFC 289 highlights of Beneil Dariush vs. Charles Oliveira
Full UFC 289 fight card results
Main card
- Amanda Nunes def. Irene Aldana by unanimous decision (50-44 x2, 50-43): (W) Bantamweight Title
- Charles Oliveira def. Beneil Dariush by TKO at 4:10 of round 1: Lightweight
- Mike Malott def. Adam Fugitt by submission (guillotine) at 1:06 of round 2: Welterweight
- Dan Ige def. Nate Landwehr by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2): Featherweight
- Marc-André Barriault def. Eryk Anders by unanimous decision (30-27 x3): Middleweight
Prelims
- Nassourdine Imavov vs. Chris Curtis is ruled a no contest (clash of heads) at 3:04 of round 2: Middleweight
- Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Miranda Maverick: (W) Flyweight
- Aiemann Zahabi vs. Aoriqileng: Bantamweight
- Kyle Nelson def. Blake Bilder by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28): Featherweight
Early prelims
- Steve Erceg def. David Dvořák by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2): Flyweight
- Diana Belbiţă def. Maria Oliveira by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28): Strawweight
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