Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced six huge bouts with this summer with a plethora of champions and top title contenders in five different weight classes. MMA oddsmaker Nick Kalikas has started betting odds for the six contests.
The very first bout, a lightweight contest between Donald Cerrone and Tony Ferguson, will take place at UFC 238 on June 8 in Chicago. Here’s Nick’s rationale behind his odds:
“Donald Cerrone vs Tony Ferguson is among the most fan friendly struggles created in years. Cerrone has appeared like a new guy in his return to lightweight. He has gained confidence and seems motivated and hungry to get a push in the belt. Ferguson is a really well-rounded fighter and can be fighting a chip on his shoulder after fighting private issues and becoming stripped of his interim title. Stylistically, both fighters are highly competent finishers both standing and on the floor. Both men have serious knockout power and have the capability to get knocked out. Ferguson’s rate and unpredictability give him the advantage here.”
Max Holloway vs Frankie Edgar was originally announced for UFC 222 early this past year and Nick gave his thoughts on the bout afterward, but a lot has changed in the past 18 months. The bout will now take place since the headliner of UFC 240. Listed below are the ideas on it of Nick:
“Frankie Edgar is your ultimate underdog, and at 37 years old, challenging for Max Holloway’s belt may be his main hurdle to overcome yet in his career. Edgar has powerful wrestling and has got the conditioning to really go the distance with Holloway, but in the last year, he was knocked out for the first time by Brian Ortega and contains only beaten Cub Swanson since. Holloway destroyed Ortega, but finally looked human when he moved up to lightweight to challenge Dustin Poirier. Holloway’s striking is now elite, having readily completed stand-up specialists Jose Aldo (2x) and Anthony Pettis. Edgar’s wrestling could be an X-factor when he can take Holloway down and keep him down, but it’s unlikely he can stand and trade with Holloway, a fighter who’s willing to take a shot to dish out five more. Holloway was a -215 last time, but now he’ll be a -300 favorite.”
UFC 241 in August will feature a heavyweight title rematch, together with the roles of Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier reversed this time.
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