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UFC odds: Khamzat Chimaev opens as small betting favorite over Colby Covington

Despite having difficulties making 170-pounds, Khamzat Chimaev seems to have his eyes set on a match with the UFC’s former welterweight title challenger, Colby Covington. Betting odds for such a thing have just dropped, and they’re pretty close.

Online gambling website Sportsbetting.ag has Chimaev opening up with as a small favored line of -160, while Covington’s opening underdog mark is labeled at +140. The site states that this match must happen before July 30, 2023 for action.

The 12-0 undefeated Chimaev has finished five of his six UFC opponents, including a quick submission in a 180-pound catchweight tilt against the now retired?