Ultimate Fighting Championship has declared six huge bouts with this summer featuring a plethora of champions and top name contenders in five different weight classes. MMA oddsmaker Nick Kalikas has opened betting odds for both competitions.
The very first bout, a lightweight contest between Donald Cerrone and Tony Ferguson, will happen at UFC 238 on June 8 in Chicago. Here’s Nick’s rationale supporting his chances:
“Donald Cerrone vs Tony Ferguson is one of the most fan friendly fights made in years. Cerrone has looked like a new man in his return to lightweight. He has gained confidence and seems motivated and hungry for a push in the belt. Ferguson is a really well-rounded fighter and is fighting a chip on his shoulder after fighting private issues and becoming stripped of his interim title. Stylistically, both fighters are exceptionally competent finishers both standing and on the floor. Both men have serious knockout power and have the capability to get knocked out. Ferguson’s speed and unpredictability give him the advantage here.”
Max Holloway vs Frankie Edgar was originally announced for UFC 222 early last year and Nick gave his thoughts on the bout then, but a whole lot has changed in the last 18 months. The bout will take place as the headliner of UFC 240. Here are Nick’s ideas on it:
“Frankie Edgar is the ultimate underdog, and at 37 years old, challenging for Max Holloway’s belt might be his biggest hurdle to conquer nevertheless in his profession. Edgar has strong wrestling and gets got the conditioning to go the distance with Holloway, but in the past year, he was knocked out for the first time by Brian Ortega and has only beaten Cub Swanson since. Holloway ruined Ortega, but finally looked human when he unsuccessfully moved up to lightweight to battle Dustin Poirier. Holloway’s striking has become elite, having readily completed stand-up specialists Jose Aldo (2x) and Anthony Pettis. Edgar’s wrestling may 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 have a shot to dish out five . 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 functions of Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier reversed this time.

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