Mighty Khamzat still the betting favorite to win Strickland rematch, also favored to whoop Paulo Costa

TL;DR

Khamzat Chimaev remains the betting favorite for his rematch against Sean Strickland, currently at -205. He is also favored to defeat Paulo Costa, with odds of -500.

Key points

Khamzat Chimaev lost the middleweight title to Sean Strickland
Chimaev is favored at -205 for the rematch against Strickland
Chimaev is also favored at -500 against Paulo Costa
Chimaev's team states he is obsessed with the rematch
Chimaev is expected to move to light heavyweight soon

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 16: Khamzat Chimaev of Russia reacts after a unanimous-decision victory against Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa in the UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 319 event at the United Center on August 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)

Khamzat Chimaev may have lost the middleweight title to Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event last weekend at Prudential Center in Newark, but he’s still the betting favorite ahead of their proposed rematch later this year. “Borz” currently sits at -205 on the moneyline opposite +175 for “Tarzan.”

That’s according to BetOnline.ag, who also has the former champ favored over one-time middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa. Chimaev opened at against for “The Eraser,” who now operates in the 205-pound weight class — a place “Borz” is at some point in the very near future.

Q&A

What are the betting odds for Khamzat Chimaev's rematch with Sean Strickland?

Khamzat Chimaev is currently favored at -205 against Sean Strickland's +175 for their rematch.

How does Khamzat Chimaev's odds compare against Paulo Costa?

Chimaev is favored at -500 to win against Paulo Costa, who has odds of +375.

What is Khamzat Chimaev's current weight class after his last fight?

Khamzat Chimaev is expected to move to the light heavyweight class after his recent loss in the middleweight division.