by Dan Mendoza
This season of TUF comes to a close this Saturday as the finalists fight it out to be crowned The Ultimate Fighter in the co-main event, plus Edson Barboza & Giga Chikadze take to the APEX to secure a top-five spot.
With so much on the line for all main event fighters, there’s no telling what could go down this Saturday night.
UFC Fight Night: Barboza VS. Chikadze
- Date: Saturday, August 28
- Main card: 7:00 p.m. PT/10:00 p.m. ET/3:00 a.m. BST
- Main event (approx): 10:00 p.m. PT/1:00 a.m. ET/6:00 a.m. BST
Edson Barboza vs Giga Chikadze Betting Odds
Both fighter’s odds are dead even with them both being excellent fighters. Edson Barboza is the more experienced and has fought some of the upper echelons of the Lightweight division. Giga Chikadze brings an 8 fight win streak and has plenty of kickboxing experience.
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| Edson Barboza | Name | Giga Chikadze |
| 22-9-0 | Record | 13-2-0 |
| 5′ 11″ | Height | 6′ 0″ |
| 146 lbs | Weight | 146 lbs |
| 75″ | Reach | 74″ |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
| 4.16 | Sig Strk LPM | 3.55 |
| 45.47 | Sig Strk Acc | 45.52 |
| 0.42 | TD AVG | 0.38 |
| 44.44 | TD ACC | 33.33 |
| 0.10 | Sub Avg | 0.00 |
Edson Barboza Winning Odds
Edson Barboza is a well-known favorite amongst fans in the UFC. His striking is exceptional and has had some remarkable KOs in his time. He has also fought a lot of best fighters in the Lightweight and Featherweight division. He’s struggled against the top division fighters, but since coming down to Featherweight he’s managed to find his feet and produce two excellent wins against solid competition.
Giga Chikadze Winning Odds
Giga Chikadze is a newcomer to the UFC but has already made name for himself having 44 kickboxing fights before transitioning to MMA full time. He has also fought on numerous MMA shows where he currently holds an 8 fight win streak, with his last two wins coming by way of technical knockout in the first round.
Bryan Battle Vs Gilbert Urbina Betting Odds
The co-main for this card is the Ultimate Fighter 29 Middleweight final, which sees both Alexander Volkanovski teammates, Bryan Battle and Gilbert Urbina, fight for a chance to join the UFC.
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| Bryan Battle | Name | Gilbert Urbina |
| 6-1-0 | Record | 6-2-0 |
| 6′ 1″ | Height | 5′ 9″ |
| 185 lbs | Weight | 185 lbs |
| 77″ | Reach | |
| Orthodox | Stance | — |
Bryan Battle Winning Odds
Bryan Battle was picked last for this season of the Ultimate Fighter but has consistently been the better fighter, getting through tough competition to reach the final. His current record is 5-1-0 (W-L-D) with plenty of amateur experience to draw from as well. His original opponent, Tresean Gore, dropped out due to injury so Bryan Battle is now considered a top competitor going into this fight.
Gilbert Urbina Winning Odds
Gilbert Urbina was the 4th fighter picked for Alexander Volkanovski’s team on TUF. His name is well-known to the Ultimate Fighter as his siblings have already featured on previous shows. Gilbert Urbina holds a similar record to Bryan Battle, having 6-1-0 (W-L-D), but not much amateur experience. He recently lost his semi-final fight to Tresean Gore by a vicious knockout in round two. He’s looking to put on an impressive performance with his 2nd chance and gain his ticket into the UFC.
Ricky Turcios Vs Brady Hiestand Betting Odds
The next fight on the card is the Ultimate Fighter 29 Bantamweight final, which again sees both Alexander Volkanovski teammates, Ricky Turcios and Brady Hiestand fighting for a chance to join the UFC deep Bantamweight division.
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| Ricky Turcios | Name | Brady Hiestand |
| 11-2-0 | Record | 6-1-0 |
| 5′ 9″ | Height | 5′ 8″ |
| 135 lbs | Weight | 135 lbs |
| 71″ | Reach | 71″ |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
| 7.33 | Sig Strk LPM | |
| 41.67 | Sig Strk Acc | |
| 0.00 | TD AVG | |
| 0.00 | TD ACC | |
| 0.00 | Sub Avg |
Ricky Turcios Winning Odds
Ricky Turcios was the 5th picked for Alexander Volkanovski’s team. He put on a thrilling and impressive performance in his first fight on the show and continued to be impressive throughout. He has an excellent record, of 8-2-0(W-L-D) with his 2 losses coming within the last 4 fights. Ricky Turcios is the favorite for this fight and is well known for his great cardio and always pushing for a finish.
Brady Hiestand Winning Odds
Brady Hiestand was the 7th picked fighter and has also put on some impressive performances, especially in his last fight, where he finished his opponent with a TKO in the first round. He holds a brilliant record of 5-1-0 (W-L-D) with his only loss coming within the last 2 fights. His fight record contains a lot of finishes, ranging from TKO, Submissions, and KOs.
Kevin Lee Vs Daniel Rodriguez Betting Odds
Two upcoming welterweights clash for a chance to try and break into the top 15 rankings. Kevin Lee, a lightweight standout, has moved back to welterweight after a lengthy recovery. He was meant to fight Sean Brady, who pulled out and was replaced by the extremely exciting Daniel Rodriguez.
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| Kevin Lee | Name | Daniel Rodriguez |
| 18-6-0 | Record | 15-2-0 |
| 5′ 9″ | Height | 6′ 1″ |
| 170 lbs | Weight | 171 lbs |
| 77″ | Reach | 74″ |
| Orthodox | Stance | Southpaw |
| 3.90 | Sig Strk LPM | 8.07 |
| 51.28 | Sig Strk Acc | 50.31 |
| 3.21 | TD AVG | 1.00 |
| 43.43 | TD ACC | 55.56 |
| 0.82 | Sub Avg | 0.20 |
Kevin Lee Winning Odds
Kevin Lee hasn’t fought since his loss to lightweight champ, Charles Oliveria way at the beginning of 2020. He has since made the permanent move to welterweight. Lee holds a decent record of 18-6-0 with his losses coming from the elite of the lightweight division. Kevin Lee also trains under the guidance of Firas Zahabi at Tristar Gym, who is famous for coaching George St Pierre for the majority of his career. Kevin Lee is considered the favorite, due to his well-rounded style.
Daniel Rodriguez Winning Odds
Daniel Rodriguez is coming on short notice, but this won’t stop him from making this fight an entertaining one to watch. Since he’s coming in on short notice, he is classed as the underdog. Rodriguez brings an aggressive stand-up style and is willing to take a punch to give a few back. He holds an impressive record of 15-2-0 with his last loss coming within the last 3 fights. The majority of his wins have come via TKO and KO, so expect him to walk forward and try to finish Lee.
Dan Mendoza is a Vegas native who learned martial arts from the age of 10 - starting with Judo & Karate - moving to amateur boxing and later becoming a MMA coach and trainer. Dan covers UFC, Bellator, Boxing and other contact sports at Vegas-Odds.com
