MOSCOW, July 17, Oleg Bogatov. Russian mixed martial artist (MMA) Sergey Kharitonov believes that the leadership of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) showed its adequacy by scheduling a title fight with the participation of Russian Islam Makhachev. Makhachev's fight against Brazilian Charles Oliveira will take place on October 22, 2022 in Abu Dhabi at the UFC 280 tournament. «The UFC showed that is a normal and adequate organization, appointing this fight with the participation of a fighter from Russia.Of course, we will cheer for Islam.I estimate the chances of athletes to win 50 to 50.They are on an equal level.And they fight well, and work well in the stance. Islam needs to win ironically, confidently, without question. Because in an equal fight, victory will be given in the other direction. Therefore, the chances, more precisely, are still slightly in favor of the Brazilian — 51 to 49, «Kharitonov said.
