Khabib Nurmagomedov is a big favorite at bookmakers against Dustin Poirier at UFC 242

Khabib is favorite against Poirier. Photo: Reproduction / Instagram

The Ultimate venue this weekend is Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. There Khabib Nurmagomedov, linear lightweight champion, and the North American Dustin poirier, owner of the interim belt, will unify the division title in the main fight of UFC 242. With two champions in action, the bookmakers are buzzing and the Russian is counting in the odds according to OddsShark.

(R$ 1,22) Khabib x Poirier (R$ 4,25)

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Despite being the first two lightweight athletes, there is a large disparity in odds at bookmakers. Nurmagomedov is seen as a big favorite to win, being valued at R$1,22 for every R$1,00 invested. Until now, the Russian still doesn't know what it's like to be defeated inside the octagon. In 27 appearances, there were 27 triumphs. The most recent was in October last year, in front of the loudmouth Conor McGregor.

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On the other side of the clash, Poirier has a record of 25 positive results and 5 negative results. He hasn't lost in 6 fights. The last duel was against Max Holloway, in April this year. If he manages to surprise and keep the belt, his return will be R$4,25.

(R$ 1,64) Edson Barboza x Paul Felder (R$ 2,25)

The friburguense Edson Barboza comes from defeat Justin gaethje in March 2019, but he is more likely to win than the American Paul felder in light weight. The Brazilian player pays R$1,64, compared to R$2,25 for his opponent. With a record of 20 triumphs and 7 setbacks, he has already defeated Uncle Sam's representative. This victory happened in July 2015, in the third round. Paul has 16 wins and 4 losses.

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(R$ 3,50) Davi Ramos x Islam Makhachev (R$ 1,30)

Now the carioca Davi ramos, at lightweight, will have a tough task when facing the Russian Islam makhachev. Earning R$3,50, Davi has 10 wins and just 2 losses and has 4 wins in a row. Who knows, the underdog might surprise, right? It can happen, but it's not easy, no. Islam only has 1 setback in his career, in addition to 17 triumphs.

(R$ 1,38) Mairbek Taisumov x Carlos Diego Ferreira (R$ 3,00)

Also due to the light weight on the main card, the Amazonian Carlos Diego Ferreira profit from R$ 3,00 to 1 if he manages to beat the Russian Mairbek Taisumov, estimated at R$ 1,38. The Brazilian has a record of 15 wins and 2 losses, compared to 27 wins and 5 setbacks for the European. Yes, we can have a positive surprise here, in this duel.

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How to bet?

It's quick and simple! First you access the OddsShark – partner site and one of the most respected in the world when it comes to sports predictions –, choose a betting house and create a profile with personal data. Then, make an amount and you can start making your guesses. It is important to analyze the fighters' phase and the fight history to make safer investments, with chances of profit.