Khamzat Chimaev has confirmed himself so unreliable that sportsbooks are providing bets on whether or not or not he’ll pull out of his UFC 308 return.
Lately, the promotion introduced a couple of massive matchups for its return to Abu Dhabi this fall, together with a featherweight title clash as Ilia Topuria places his belt on the road for the primary time in opposition to ex-champion and reigning BMF titleholder Max Holloway.
Additionally introduced was a rebooked battle between Chimaev and former middleweight king Robert Whittaker. The 2 have been initially scheduled to headline UFC’s massive debut in Saudi Arabia this summer time, however ‘Borz’ backed out of the bout after turning into “violently ill” with an undisclosed sickness.
Whittaker went on to smash his way through Ikram Aliskerov at Kingdom Area, incomes a first-round KO and snapping the Russian’s seven-fight unbeaten streak.
Oddsmakers should not satisfied Khamzat Chimaev will present up in Abu Dhabi
Ever since he stormed into the UFC by incomes three wins within the span of eight weeks, Chimaev has seen his exercise drop considerably, averaging barely one battle per 12 months since 2020. Moreover, the undefeated Chechen has had a number of fights canceled, together with three totally different matchups with Leon Edwards, a headliner with Nate Diaz, a closely marketed conflict with Paulo Costa, and naturally, his assembly with ‘The Reaper’ in Riyadh.
All, however two of these withdraws have been initiated by Chimaev.
Because of this, BetOnline.ag is providing a prop play that permits bettors to wager on whether or not or not Chimaev’s UFC 308 scrap with Whittaker will really occur. ‘No’ is at present favored, sitting at -140 odds whereas ‘Sure’ is listed as a fair +100.
Take a look at odds for among the massive fights taking place at Etihad Area in October beneath:
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