Two formidable fighters will clash in the co-main event of UFC 294, set to take place on October 21 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Paolo Costa, with a record of 14 wins and 2 losses in MMA, boasting an impressive 6-2 record in the UFC, will face off against Khamzat Chimaev, who remains undefeated in his career with a perfect 12-0 record, including an unblemished 6-0 run in the UFC. But fighter Gilbert Burns has his own opinions about the clash.
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In their showdown at UFC 273 last year, Gilbert Burns gave Chimaev his toughest challenge yet, pushing him to the limit in an electrifying battle. Now, as Costa steps into the octagon against Chimaev, Burns believes that while Costa may have a size advantage, he lacks certain key qualities that he himself possesses. According to Burns, he has a stronger fighting spirit, superior jiu-jitsu skills, better grappling defense, and a more potent submission threat than Costa.
Analyzing the upcoming fight between Costa and Chimaev, Burns sees it as a highly competitive matchup. If Chimaev successfully takes Costa down, it could be a difficult night for the Brazilian fighter. On the other hand, if Costa manages to thwart Chimaev’s takedown attempts, it could spell trouble for the undefeated fighter from Sweden. It’s a finely balanced contest, with both fighters having their own strengths and vulnerabilities.
According to the odds set by BetMGM, Costa enters the fight as a significant underdog with a +260 betting line. This means that if you were to place a $100 bet on “Borrachinha,” you could potentially win $260 in profit should he emerge victorious.
In contrast, Chimaev is the favored fighter with a -350 betting line. This implies that to earn a $100 profit by betting on the undefeated fighter, you would need to wager $350.
Based on their calculations, these odds reflect the bookmakers’ assessment of the fighters’ respective chances in the match, with Chimaev being considered the more likely winner.
What are your predictions for the winner of this fight? Do you agree with Burns? Let us know in the comments.
