UFC 253 Main Event Breakdown Paulo Costa vs Israel Adesanya DraftKings

The main event of UFC 253 is worth a lot more hype than it has received. An amazing clash of styles that illustrates the middleweight division’s most sterling talent, Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa is the first of two massive title bouts the community has been anxiously waiting for (the second being Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje). If ever there were a classic example of the old adage, ‘styles make fights,’ this contest certainly fits the bill. Both men are phenomenal athletes with completely different strengths that could fuel either man to victory. There’s no clear-cut favorite and no significant gap in the odds. A fight of this magnitude warrants its own breakdown and official prediction, so let’s take a look at how these two titans of violence stack up. DraftKings is hosting a big UFC 253 fantasy MMA tournament that pays out $500K in guaranteed prizes, including $100K to first place. The fantasy MMA contest locks at 7:00 p.m. ET with the start of the prelims. Set your DraftKings fantasy MMA lineups here: MMA $500K 253 Special [$100K to 1st]. You can also place UFC bets at the DraftKings Sportsbook UFC page or by downloading the DK Sportsbook app. New DraftKings Sportsbook users can get a risk-free bet up to $500! Get your first bet matched instantly up to $500. New users can also get 100/1 odds on the UFC 253 main event. See the DraftKings Sportsbook Promotions page for more info. THE CHAMPION, ISRAEL ADESANYA ($8,500)THE CHALLENGER, PAULO COSTA ($7,700)Adesanya is a talented kickboxer with outstanding technical boxing, speed, exemplary fight IQ and overall athleticism. His long, lean frame is purpose-built for his range style, allowing those lethal kicks and crisp punches to keep the stockier, shorter Costa out of his personal space.