Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns Odds: 62% of Bets on Gilbert Burns to Upset Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns Odds: 62% of Bets on Gilbert Burns to Upset Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev has taken his opportunity and run with it in the UFC. Between his off-the-charts athleticism and his dominance in his first four fights in the UFC, it's pretty easy to understand why he's so hyped.
At UFC 273, Khamzat Chimaev will be taking on Gilbert Burns. The oddsmakers don't give Burns much of a chance but that doesn't mean the public isn't trying to cash in big with an underdog. Let's take a look at the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns odds.
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns Odds
Name | Odds | Bets% |
---|---|---|
Gilbert Burns | +400 | 61.54% |
Khamzat Chimaev | -475 | 38.46% |
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Oddsmakers are giving Gilbert Burns just a 20% of chance of winning on Saturday night but that's not stopping the betting public who has 61.54% of the bets on Burns to pull the upset. In his career, Burns is 20-4 and has big wins over Stephen Thompson, Tyron Woodley, and Demian Maia.
Chimaev has yet to lose though. He is 10-0 in his fighting career and has wins over Li Jingliang, Gerald Meerschaert, and John Phillips. In the UFC he has 4-0 and has made each fight look easy, which again is why he's a massive favorite this week.
Khamzat Chimaev also has a title shot on the line. If he wins this fight he will be in line for an opportunity at the belt so it would be hard to imagine him taking Gilbert Burns lightly this weekend. Still, crazy things can happen and that's exactly what the public is hoping for on Saturday with nearly 62% of the bets on Gilbert Burns to upset Khamzat Chimaev.