Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa special betting promotion for UFC 253

UFC 253 is here Saturday evening and we’ll be treated to Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa as one of the two co-main event title fights. Don’t miss the full UFC 253 fight card and odds around each fight.

Adesanya (19-0) defends his middleweight title against Costa (13-0) and you can catch all of the UFC 253 action with ESPN+ by signing up here to watch the pay-per-view event, and don’t miss our how to watch UFC 253 viewing guide.

In his last fight, Adesanya won by unanimous decision in round 5 March 7th, 2020 over Yoel Romero. In Adesanya’s next fight, the striker carries a three-inch height advantage over his opponent, Costa.

Costa, by the way, also beat Romero in his last fight, August 17th, 2019, via unanimous decision in round 3.

Adesanya is the favorite to win this fight, per the oddsmakers at BetMGM Sportsbook. They have him at -182 odds, while the underdog Costa is at +150.

UFC 253 Betting Promotion

Eligible States: Colorado, Indiana, New Jersey, West Virginia

If you’re interested in betting on the event or specifically on the Costa-Adesanya fight, BetMGM, The King of Sportsbooks, is offering a special UFC 253 betting promotion:

Bet $1 on either Adesanya or Costa to win, WIN $100 (in free bets) if EITHER Adesanya or Costa record a knockdown during the fight. Terms and conditions apply.

Place your legal, online sports at BetMGM Sportsbook.

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