- Edson Barboza has -120 odds in the main event against Giga Chikadze who comes back at EVEN.
- Bryan Battle (-175) and Ricky Turcios (-150) are favored in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter.
- Kevin Lee makes his return to the octagon as a -145 betting favorite over Daniel Rodriguez.
LAS VEGAS – The UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Chikadze event doesn’t have star power in name value, but exciting fighters could start to make a name for themselves on Saturday.
Edson Barboza vs Giga Chikadze: The Main Event
Giga Chikadze has a lot of hype around him entering this fight as he holds a 13-2 record with eight knockouts. He’s an undefeated 6-0 in the UFC but has never faced someone on the level of Edson Barboza.
Barboza has fought the who’s who of the lightweight division with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Tony Ferguson, Anthony Pettis and many more. However, he has since switched to featherweight and is 2-1 in the UFC since doing so.
Barboza vs Chikadze Moneyline Odds
- Edson Barboza -120
- Giga Chikadze EVEN
There’s a case to be made for either fighter here as Chikadze seemingly has the higher ceiling, but has yet to prove it against a quality opponent. Meanwhile, online sportsbooks seem to be favoring Barboza’s track record of consistency and experience.
Bryan Battle vs Gilbert Urbina: TUF Middleweight Championship
For those who have been watching The Ultimate Fighter, it’ll be surprising to see that Tresean Gore was forced to pull out of the fight due to an injury. The man Gore beat, Gilbert Urbina, will fill in to face Bryan Battle for the middleweight final.
Urbina vs Battle Moneyline Odds
- Bryan Battle -175
- Gilbert Urbina +145
Both fighters are well-rounded, but Battle easily looked to be the more impressive fighter on TUF. Those betting on the UFC could find a decent payday on Urbina, but Battle’s length and kickboxing ability should help keep the fight on the feet where he has the advantage.
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Ricky Turcios vs Brady Hiestand: TUF Bantamweight Championship
Ricky Turcios is a hell of a watch in the octagon as he’s willing to stand and trade punches with anybody, but that’s not always a good strategy for winning fights. Brady Hiestand is a talented wrestler despite being just 22-years-old. Sports betting sites are favoring Turcios in the TUF finale.
Turcios vs Hiestand Moneyline Odds
- Ricky Turcios -150
- Brady Hiestand +125
Hiestand’s ability to get the fight to the ground and control positioning may be the difference in this fight. Turcios prefers to be more of a kickboxer and had some trouble with wrestling in the earlier rounds on TUF. Hiestand may be a live dog in this bout and if he can secure of couple takedowns should win easily.
Kevin Lee vs Daniel Rodriguez: Lee’s Return To The UFC
This fight really comes down to one thing and it’s whether Kevin Lee can return to the level of fighter he used to be. At his peak, Lee was a top lightweight in the world but has since lost a few fights and now has not been seen in the cage for over 17 months.
Daniel Rodriguez, Lee’s opponent, is a solid fighter with a 15-2 record but has never fought anyone remotely close to Lee’s level. He’s an underdog, but his odds may not be long enough.
Lee vs Rodriguez Moneyline Odds
- Kevin Lee -145
- Daniel Rodriguez +120
If Lee is even 80% of what he used to be he should win this fight easily. The -145 odds on Lee’s name may be the best bet of the entire card.
Nick got involved with the world of sports at a young age and never turned his back on it. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Broadcast/Journalism. In his free time, you can catch him at the bottom of the leaderboards on any video game he’s playing.
