UFC 232 Odds & Betting Preview
Ultimate Fighting Championships President Dana White alerted the Press that UFC 232 Involving Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson Was moved from T-Mobile Arena into The Forum in Inglewood, California.
The Forum is where Magic Johnson, Kareem, and also the L.A. Lakers failed their work until the late 1980’s.
Will Jones take down Gustafsson in Showtime’s old haunt? Or, how will Alexander appear huge? Have a look at analysis, UFC chances, and selections for the 5 top fights on UFC 232’s most important card!
UFC 232 Odds & Betting Preview
When: Saturday, Dec. 29 at 10:00 pm MST
Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
TV: PPV
Live Stream: UFC Fight Pass
Alex Volkanovski vs Chad Mendes
UFC 232 Odds: Volkanovski +130 / Mendes -150
Mendes is the favorite although Volkanovski is 18-1 while Mendes is 18-4. Vokanovski has a higher knockdown average each 15 minutes, flooring his competitors .73 after each quarter-hour while Mendes takes down his opponents .68 every 15 minutes.
The secret in this fight is Mendes’ patience and grappling skill versus Volkanovski’s aggression. If Mendes can weather the first part of the struggle, he must be in a position to acquire a determination or wear down Volkanovski by Round 3.
UFC 232 Pick: Chad Mendes
Corey Anderson vs Ilir Latifi
UFC 232 Odds: Anderson +130 / Latifi -150
This looks like a bad matchup for the demanding Ilir Latifi. Even though a great brawler, 40 percent of Latifi’s wins have come via KO or TKO, he’s up against it versus the highly skilled Corey Anderson. Anderson’s won 67% of his struggles via decision. He takes his time and uses both a powerful standup and ground game to outside point his opponents. Anderson’s 6′ 3″ to Latifi’s 5′ 10″ and contains a significant 6″ reach advantage. Anderson takes it. UFC 232 Pick: Corey Anderson
Michael Chiesa vs Carlos Condit
UFC 232 Odds: Chiesa -180 / Condit +150
27-5 Carlos Condit used to be among the most feared fighters at UFC. He shows up on Dec. 29 a puppy to Michael Chiesa. Chiesa heads to this a loss, however, he’s got an awesome ground game.
He has never knocked out a single competitor. Still, he averages a takedown 2.87 times every 15 minutes. That’s impressive. What’s also striking is his takedown accuracy, 39%, and his takedown defense, 68%.
Chiesa puts a beating on Conduit and wins a choice.
UFC 232 Pick: Michael Chiesa
Amanda Nunes vs Cris Cyborg
UFC 232 Odds: Nunes +215 / Cyborg -265
Can Amanda Nunes have some shot against Cris Cyborg? Not really. Nunes is a good fighter. Cyborg is a great fighter. She’s won 85 percent of her struggles via KO. Not only that, but in which Nunes has an edge, in grappling, Cyborg’s got excellent protection.
Cris prevents 91% of takedown efforts. Unless she doesn’t show up ready to battle, Cyborg should end Amanda Nunes’ night early.
UFC 232 Pick: Cris Cyborg
Alexander Gustafsson vs Jon Jones
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