UFC darling, Khamzat Chimaev is favorite at bookmakers for the duel with Robert Whittaker

R. Whittaker faces K. Chimaev on June 22nd (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

A few hours after Dana White's announcement, bookmakers have already opened their odds for the long-awaited duel between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev. According to the 'Fight Odds' profile, the Emirati star opens as favorite even against the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) paying R$1,44 for every R$1,00 bet.

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Former middleweight champion, Robert whittaker enters as an underdog in the main fight of UFC Saudi Arabia, which takes place on June 22nd. For every R$1,00 deposited in the Australian, the bettor will receive R$2,90 back in case of triumph of the former owner of the belt that today belongs to Dricus Du Plessis.

One of the main stars of Ultimate today, Khamzat Shimaev emerges as the favorite for the clash just hours after the official announcement. For every R$1,00 bet on the undefeated fighter, the MMA fan will receive R$1,44 back if the UFC's 'darling' wins.

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UFC is heading to Saudi Arabia for the first time with a BAD ASS card, headlined by Whittaker vs Chimaev LIVE and FREE on ABC on June 22nd pic.twitter.com/2OZW2AEmLH

- danawhite (@danawhite) March 28, 2024