UFC Vegas 35 is set to be a spectacular night of fights. The main card kicks off at 10 pm Eastern and is a highly anticipated Featherweight bout between Edson Barboza and Giga Chikadze. It's time to continue our UFC odds series with an Edson Barboza-Giga Chikadze prediction and pick.
Barboza is a veteran fighter coming off of a two-fight win streak. He hopes to earn a third consecutive victory on Saturday night. A win over his opponent should move Barboza up the Featherweight rankings.
Chikadze has been undefeated in the UFC since joining the organization in 2019. He's currently on an eight-fight win streak and looks to continue climbing the UFC rankings with a win on Saturday night.
Here’s how the sportsbooks have set the odds for the main event.
UFC Vegas 35 odds: Edson Barboza-Giga Chikadze odds
Edson Barboza (-125)
Giga Chikadze (+105)
Over 4.5 rounds (+100)
Under 4.5 rounds (-130)
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How Edson Barboza wins the fight
Edson Barboza is the slight favorite to win this bout as he's a veteran fighter looking to maintain his top 10 ranking. He's a well-known striker, as 13 of his 22 wins have come via KO/TKO. Barboza has some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, but the ground game isn't as proficient as his striking. Either way, he's a dangerous fighter in the UFC and will show off his skills on Saturday night.
Look for Barboza to keep this one on the feet as that's where his strengths are. It's a dangerous game plan as his opponent is also a prolific striker, but it gives Barboza the best chances of winning this fight. He's shorter than Chikadze but has the reach advantage. These two are evenly matched, so look for Barboza to get aggressive, close the distance, and use uppercuts and body shots to win the fight. That'll give him the best chances of winning his bout at UFC Vegas 35.
How Giga Chikadze wins the fight
Giga Chikadze is quickly rising the UFC rankings and for good reason. He's spent years dominating other fighting leagues and now looks to earn a UFC title shot in the future. He delivers a nasty kick to the body called the “Giga Kick,” which is a shot to the liver he has mastered.
Everyone knows he looks for the Giga Kick throughout his bouts, but he does a great job of disguising it. To win this fight, Chikadze will want to keep his distance to work his magic. We should be seeing him throw kicks often, as he'll be looking to setup up his favorite kick at some point in the bout. This is the best route for him to take as it's the easiest way for him to climb the UFC rankings.
Edson Barboza-Giga Chikadze prediction & pick
This is a striker vs striker matchup which means it should be an electric main event. Everything is on the line in this one as each fighter hopes to climb the Featherweight rankings. It's hard to imagine this bout going the distance, as each fighter will look to finish this one early. This one has the potential to end at any moment. They each have different game plans for this fight, as Barboza will likely look to get in close, while Chikadze will keep his distance.
FINAL EDSON BARBOZA-GIGA CHIKADZE PICK: Giga Chikadze wins via KO/TKO in Round 3
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