Was announced that they gonna fight as middleweights, not welterweights? I think bookies give Usman very low value. 1) he had 5 title defenses 2) he was winning that fight when he has lost his title 3) he is a wrestler also 4) he has one of the best striking coaches. What we got from Chimaev: 1) strength 2) self confidence 3) wrestling. But that self confidence played bad when Burns started to land punches in exchanges. Where strength is, there is also stamina nearby. I would value Usman for around 2.00 honestly and give Chimaev 1.40-1.50 only due to his series of wins and hype. In fact, I would not be surprised if Usman wins.
Actually I favor Usman but if it turns out to be middlewight then I can't place my bet on Usman. I agree with all the facts you have mentioned regarding Usman's quality but the problem is the same as Volk. Moving up to class is not too difficult, especially since Usman really looks like a Middleweight man. But Chimaev is a big guy and looks like he has almost the same natural weight as a light heavyweight. I think it will be a tough fight for Usman.
Usman is huge for 170 which could make him sit in right well with the guys at 185. He's lined around 3.25 - 3.40 depending on the sports betting site you make bets in. And he has fought a lot of more experienced guys who could be better fighters than Chimaev. It's going to be a tough match imho. :/ Too bad it's just gonna be for three rounds.
Ok guys, last look at the fighters before getting your bets in if you haven't yet.
UFC Fight Night 220: Weigh Inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHhzVBRV_wcUFC Fight Night 220: Face Offhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8YTrdfB6lgSodiq Yusuff (145.5) vs Edson Barboza (146)
Viviane Araujo (126) vs Jennifer Maia (125)
Jonathan Martinez (136) vs Adrian Yanez (135.5)
Michel Pereira (186) vs Andre Petroski (186)
Edgar Chairez (129.5) vs Daniel Lacerda (130)*
Christian Rodriguez (140)** vs Cameron Saaiman (135.5)
TJ Brown (146) vs Darren Elkins (146)
Tainara Lisboa (133.5) vs Ravena Oliveira (133)
Brendon Marotte (155.5) vs Terrance McKinney (155.5)
Irina Alekseeva (135) vs Melissa Dixon (135.5)
Heili Alateng (136) vs Chris Gutierrez (136)
Emily Ducote (115.5) vs Ashley Yoder (115.5)
* Match cancelled
** Rodriguez missed weight
Last call for jeremypwr's Multi Master.
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