Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev Prediction | 294 UFC Picks
Kamaru Usman Record
Not long ago, Kamaru Usman was touted as the best Welterweight the UFC has ever seen. He went on a nine-fight win streak before facing Tyron Woodley and capturing the 170-lb belt. He then defended the belt five times, where he dispatched Colby Covington twice, Jorge Masvidal twice, and Gilbert Burns.
However, his demise came by a 5th-round head kick delivered meticulously by Leon Edwards at UFC 278. The rematch did not go as planned for the Nigerian Nightmare as he was soundly defeated in London via UD, leaving Kamaru in the dust and on a two-fight losing stint. No UFC picks could have predicted a matchup against Chimaev for a chance to compete at Middleweight.
Khamzat Chimaev Record
Khamzat Chimaev is probably the scariest-looking dude in the 185-lb division. With a record of 12-0, he is still fairly young when it comes to competing in MMA. However, Borz has shown that he is tough as nails and that not scared of anyone.
During his MMA career, he has gone to a decision only one. It was during the Fight of the Night spectacle that he and Gilbert Burns delivered at UFC 273. His latest win came versus Kevin Holland at UFC 279, when he submitted him via Brabo Choke in the first round. However, he did miss weight by a massive amount leading to that fight weekend, leading to a change in opponents at the last minute.
Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev Review
Originally, Khamzat was supposed to fight Paulo Costa. However, Borrachinha had to pull out, leaving room for Kamaru to step in. As a result, we got an even better fight, making it harder to make your UFC picks.
Borz will finally get a chance to fight a true opponent. Up until now, he went through his competition like a knife through butter. The Burns fight was his biggest test to date, but Usman is an entirely different beast.
On the other hand, going up a weight class may have always been in the books for Kamaru. He is getting to that age when it is hard to cut weight, so a move-up is a natural transition for him. Things might even work out for him much better if he dispatches Chimaev in an impressive fashion. Opening up the doors for a title fight next.
Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev Odds
Khamazat Chimaev is a favourite at 1.34 for this bout. Kamaru’s Middleweight debut will see him as an underdog at 3.20. But even so, any Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev prediction needs to come with a massive dose of consideration.
It is doubtful that Chimeav is going to do the same as he does to every opponent and defeat Usman in the first round. A more likely outcome is this bout going to a decision where literally everything can happen.
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