Bookmakers have named the favorite of the fight Covington - Chimaev

Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev
Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev

Former Interim UFC Welterweight Champion Colby Covington opened as favorite for a bout against an undefeated division prospect Khamzat Chimaev.

So, according to Betting Insider, the odds for Covington to win is 1.74. The possible success of Chimaev is estimated at 2.15.

On April 10 at UFC 273, Chimaev earned his fifth UFC win with a unanimous decision win over Gilbert Burns. After the fight, head of promotion Dana White admitted that Covington could be the next opponent for the Swede.

As for Covington, he defeated Jorge Masvidal on points in his last speech.