Usman vs Chimaev odds for UFC 294 betting. Picks and predictions for Usman vs Chimaev on October 21, 2023.
This wasn't the fight fans were originally promised, however, Kamaru Usman will be an excellent replacement. Our UFC picks have Khamza Chimaev standing victorious, but they aren't expecting Usman to go down without a fight.betting on October 21. Chimaev was originally supposed to match up against Paulo Costa but Costa withdrew last week and Usman stepped in on short notice.
The fact Usman took this fight on just 10 days' notice and that it's scheduled for three rounds also works against him. Usman weaponizes his incredible conditioning to wear down opponents in the championship rounds and cardio is one area where he has a clear advantage over Chimaev. However, that edge will be blunted by the lack of a full camp and this fight going no more than 15 minutes.
In addition, that KO loss to Edwards seemed to make him more tentative in their third clash. While that lack of aggression could cost him on the scorecards it should also make him more sound when it comes to his striking defense. Don't expect this fight to be over early and bet the Over 2.5 rounds at plus money.
In his prime, Usman was a dominant fighter who used his strength, athleticism, wrestling, and limitless gas tank to overpower opponents. After receiving some criticism for his stand up earlier on in his career, he improved his striking under renowned coach Trevor Wittman and racked up KO/TKO wins against Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns, and Jorge Masvidal within a 17-month span.
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