- UFC 258 features a stacked undercard with plenty of betting potential, like in the women’s flyweight matchup where Alexa Grasso is the slight -135 betting odds favorite over Maycee Barber (+105).
- Other matchups include Kelvin Gastelum (-230) vs. Ian Heinisch (+180) in the middleweight division, and Jim Miller (+205) vs. Bobby Green (-265) in the lightweight division.
LAS VEGAS – The world of UFC returns to the octagon this Saturday with a battle for the Welterweight Championship on the line.
While the headlining Welterweight Championship bout at UFC 258 between Kamaru Usman (-275) and Gilbert Burns (+215) will certainly draw attention, many bettors are focusing on the appealing undercard at this event.
One of the most analyzed fights of the night comes in the middleweight division, where 29-year old Kelvin Gastelum (15-6-1) takes on Ian Heinicsh (14-3). Odds are now available for the fight via the major online sportsbooks.
UFC 258 Gastelum vs. Heinisch Odds – 2/13/21
- Kelvin Gastelum -230
- Ian Heinisch +180
Gastelum comes in as the favorite in this match despite being on the short end of his last three fights. A once feared striker in the division, the 8-year UFC veteran desperately needs a win to prove he is still a force in UFC.
He takes on Ian Heinisch, who is fresh off of a first-round knockout of Gerald Meerschaert in June of last year.
Many looking to bet on the UFC see this fight as a toss-up, with split decision potential. In that sense, many bettors are leaning towards the underdog Heinisch.
On to the co-main event, where women’s flyweight sensation Maycee Barber (8-1) will be making her return against Alexa Grasso (12-3).
UFC 258 Barber vs. Grasso Odds – 2/13/21
- Maycee Barber +105
- Alexa Grasso -135
Barber will be making her return to the ring following her first career loss to Roxanne Modafferi back at UFC 246. The 22-year-old was off to an amazing start in UFC before injuring her ACL in the fight against Modaferri, resulting in the loss.
She draws a tough opponent in Alexa Grasso, who comes in as the favorite in this bout. Barber is hoping to overcome the odds to defeat Grasso, and then challenge Joanne Calderwood in hopes of earning a title shot.
Barber spoke to BJPenn fighting about her plans for her career in the near future.
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“The plan is to fight Grasso, get the win and we just watched Joanne Calderwood vs Jessica Eye. That fight, I want Calderwood because they are two girls I can beat and they are ranked. Fight Alexa, fight Joanne get the win, and go for a title shot,” Barber stated.
“I hate not being able to fight consistently but I learned a lot last year. I learned so much about myself, just training and recovering and overcoming different obstacles I learned a lot. This year I would like to be very active, get a lot of wins, get a lot of money.”
Many fans looking to bet on the UFC are giving respect to Barber’s confidence despite being the underdog.
Finally, the last featured match on the underdog comes in the lightweight division between two grizzled veterans in Jim Miller (32-15) taking on Bobby Green (27-11-1).
UFC 258 Miller vs. Green Odds – 2/13/21
- Bobby Green -265
- Jim Miller +205
The two experienced fighters almost fought once before, nearly seven years ago at UFC 172. However, Green withdrew a week before the fight due to injury. Since then, Miller has gone on to tie Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone for the most fights in UFC history.
Now, the two will get another chance to go at it in this late addition to the UFC 258 card.
Green comes in as the strong favorite, and is known for his intense, long fights. Miller commented on his excitement to face Green.
“I’m a fan of him,” Miller told MMA Junkie Radio. “He’s one of those guys I kind of always wanted to fight because he’s got a very unique style. It’s one I would have liked a little more time to prepare for, but whatever. It’s the way it seems to go for me these days is that I only get about two weeks. So either way, I’m excited to fight him.”
Miller will be preparing for Green’s unique striking style that is known to rock opponents in the past. Green went 3-1 in 2020, while Miller is 3-2 over his past five fights.
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