UFC 222 Odds – Frankie Edgar vs. Brian Ortega Betting Guide
Former lightweight winner Frankie Edgar (22-5, 7 KOs, 4 SUBs) will meet Brian Ortega (13-0, two KOs, 7 SUBs) at UFC 222 on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card issuers reside on pay-per-view starting 10 p.m. ET following the FS1 prelims. Bet on the latest UFC chances at BookMaker.eu and get the latest previews, predictions and picks now.
God bless Frankie Edgar. Rather than sitting on the sidelines and waiting patiently for his title shot against Max Holloway – that was probably what 99 percent of fighters would have done – that the former lightweight champ is electing to stay with this Saturday’s UFC 222 card in Las Vegas. Not only is he denying his guaranteed title shot, but he is meeting arguably the most popular fighter in the division, the undefeated Brian Ortega.
Cruising the messageboards, I’ve seen a great deal of fan love for Edgar for being a”real” fighter. It’s difficult not to agree, especially once you’ve got men like Tyron Woodley who sat out for a year and a half to receive his chance in the strap. Let’s not forget how much more a fighter stands to create not just in a title fight, but also in sponsorship opportunities as the winner. But Edgar has always been a rival, and in his words, he”was sick of not fighting”.
So we have got among the division’s most seasoned scrappers meeting among it is most reckless BJJ players. How should you bet this fight? Let’s take a peek at the UFC odds at BookMaker.eu, break down the matchup and discuss your best betting options.
UFC Odds at BookMaker.eu
Brian Ortega +170
Frankie Edgar -215
Fight goes/doesn’t move to conclusion -230/+170
Odds Analysis
Edgar opened as more than a 2-1 favorite, along with his money line has hovered across the -200 to -215 range. Ortega can be located anywhere from +150 to +170. Oddsmakers are providing Edgar a ton of respect, despite Ortega stealing the show with a beastly triumph over Cub Swanson in his final outing.
I would expect a flood of late bets on Ortega, as his possible is too tantalizing to ignore. It’s impossible to not believe you are looking at a future champion when you watch him fight. Although Edgar is undoubtedly the best opponent’s he is faced,”The Response” is also 36 and a bit past his prime.
Matchup Analysis
There is a noticeable size difference between both. Though Edgar is a former lightweight, he is a tiny enough 145er that there’s been rumblings of him dropping down to bantamweight. In contrast, Ortega is a huge featherweight who has to cut considerable pounds to create the limit. Against Swanson, who is by no means little, Ortega looked like he was in a different weight class.
However, Frankie’s made a career out of beating larger dudes. His skillset is extremely well-rounded, and it begins with elite footwork and wrestling. On the feet, Frankie is in perpetual movement, moving in and out, side to side, into array and sliding out while peppering opponents with head-body punching combinations. The man wouldn’t be out of place within a squared circle.
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