Paulo Borrachinha is 'zebra' against Robert Whittaker in the co-main fight of UFC 298

Paulo borrachinha is an underdog UFC 298. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram ufc_brasil

This Saturday (17), Ultimate arrives in Anaheim, California, for the long-awaited UFC 298, with a card full of stars, including the middleweight (83,9 kg) Paulo borrachinha, who faces the former champion Robert whittaker in the co-main event of the event. Returning from a year and a half of inactivity, the Brazilian is an underdog at the bookmakers.

In the main fight of the night, for the featherweight belt (up to 65,7 kg), the champion Alexander Volkanovsky has slight favoritism in a duel based on balance against the undefeated challenger Ilia Topuria.

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 Alexander Volkanovski (R$ 1,86) x Ilia Topuria (R$ 2,02)

Alexander Volkanovsky e Ilia Topuria in front of the UFC 298 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Stars of the show, Alexander Volkanovsky e Ilia Topuria are protagonists of the most balanced duel in UFC 298, according to bookmakers. The champion enters with slight favoritism and appears with odds of R$ 1,86 to defend the belt.

Undefeated in his career and looking to become the new featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria is a slight underdog and has the victory returning R$ 2,02 for each real wagered.

Robert Whittaker (R$ 1,40) x Paulo Borrachinha (R$ 2,99)

Faced between Whittaker and Borrachinha before the UFC 298 (Photo: Playback/YouTube)

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Returning to the octagon after a year and a half of inactivity, Paulo borrachinha enters as the underdog in the co-main fight of UFC 298. The Brazilian's victory returns the bettor R$ 2,99 for each real wagered.

Former middleweight champion, Robert whittaker seeks to recover from the defeat suffered against Dricus Du Plessis and not move further away from another chance to compete for the title. The New Zealander is the favorite, with odds of R$1,40.

Amanda Lemos (R$ 1,71) x Mackenzie Dern (R$ 2,09)

Amanda lemos is favorite against Mackenzie dern. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @amandalemos_ufc

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Another duel based on balance is that of the Brazilians Amanda lemos e Mackenzie dern. The last challenger for the strawweight belt, Amandinha enters with slight favoritism, with odds of R$ 1,71.

With an eye on a place in the top 5 of the category, Mackenzie dern enters as a 'zebra', paying R$2,09 for each real bet.

UFC 298 technical sheet and odds

Order date: February 17rd, 2023

Open Hours: From 20:30 pm (Brasília time)

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.

MAIN CARD (00 p.m. Brasília time)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alexander Volkanovsky (R$ 1,86) x Ilia Topuria (R$ 2,02) – fight for the belt

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Robert whittaker (R$ 1,40) x Paulo borrachinha ($ 2,99)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Geoff neal (R$ 3,02) x Ian Gary ($ 1,38)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Merab Dvalishvili (R$ 1,45) x Henry Cejudo ($ 2,80)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): anthony hernandez (R$ 1,51) x Roman Kopylov ($ 2,59)

PRELIMINARY CARD (20:30 p.m., Brasília time)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Amanda lemos ($ 1,71) x Mackenzie dern ($ 2,09)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Marcos Foot ($ 1,70) x justin tafa ($ 2,12)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Rinya Nakamura (R$ 1,07) x Carlos Vera ($ 7,75)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Mingyang Zhang (R$ 1,82) x Brendson Ribeiro ($ 2,02)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Josh Quinlan (R$ 2,60) x Danny Barlow ($ 1,49)

Welterweight weights (up to 77,1 kg): Oban Elliot (R$ 1,32) x Valentine Woodburn ($ 3,40)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Andrea Lee (R$ 2,56) x Miranda maverick ($ 1,51)