UFC 247: Shevchenko vs Chookagian Betting Preview

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UFC prepares to deliver a stellar season with the biggest MMA stars returning to the Octagon in 2020. Valentina Shevchenko is among them. The current flyweight champion is set to face Katlyn Chookagian at UFC 247. She will put her strap on the line and the bookmakers have already launched a market on the event. Take a look at Shevchenko vs Chookagian betting preview.

The bout is scheduled to co-headline UFC 247 that will take place in Houston, Texas on February 8. Earlier bookmakers were offering market odds on the possibility of this matchup to come to fruition until the end of 2019. Before they could shift the market for the next year, the UFC matchmakers announced a schedule for 2020. Not long after online sportsbook sites in the US released odds on the bout and you need to give it a peek.

Shevchenko vs Chookagian betting preview foresees a successful title defense

Valentina Shevchenko will enter the bout with an 18-3-0 professional record. She is one of the dominant fighters in the division and an elite kickboxer.  Throughout her career, she has lost only to two fighters, one of them being current champ-champ Amanda Nunes. Failing to prevail over the Brazilian, Shevchenko shifted to the 125-pound flyweight division.

That’s when she finally managed to win a title and has since defended it two times. In August, the “Bullet” hit online sportsbook news in the US over her matchup against another old foe. Valentina managed to take revenge on Liz Carmouche for her loss in 2010. Their second bout was scored by a unanimous decision. 

Katlyn Chookagian is a top contender in flyweight division hand her matchup against Shevchenko was inevitable. Still, the 1xBET Sportsbook’s oddsmakers fully support the reigning champion. The Bishkek native is primarily known for precise counter-striking. She expertly manages the distance from the opponent and has confident footwork. Kicks prevail in her standup game. Shevchenko also has the grappling she’s in her prime and racking up impressive wins. Chookagian will be just another tick in her resume.

Katlyn aims to upset the odds

Katlyn Chookagian will enter the Octagon with a 13-2-0 professional record. She joined UFC in 2016 with an impressive bout against Lauren Murphy. Her next encounter against didn’t end in her favor. She quickly bounced back setting a 3-fight winning streak only to have it broken by Jessica Eye.

Currently, Chookagian is back to her winning ways and is ranked as the №1 flyweight contender. Despite that, her chances against Shevchenko are staggeringly low. Trading at the odds of 6.10, Katlyn comes forward as the underdog of the matchup. Still, she maintains height and reach advantage on the titleholder.

The “Blonde Fighter” has shown steady improvement in her overall boxing game and hints of developing punching power. Recently the 30-year-old claimed that she intends brings unique skills to the table that will challenge the champion.

Her strongest side is the ground game. Katlyn hopes to stun the opponent by her wrestling skills, but Valentina has also shown a dominant clinch and top game. That being said, the submission is not the way this bout will end. Katlyn’s best shot at Valentina is taking the fight to the distance like she did against all of her opponents under the aegis of UFC. Make sure to check our latest review about 1xBET Sportsbook, before taking up on Shevchenko vs Chookagian betting preview.

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