Former lightweight winner Frankie Edgar (22-5, 7 KOs, 4 SUBs) will fulfill undefeated Brian Ortega (13-0, 2 KOs, 7 SUBs) at UFC 222 on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card airs live on pay-per-view starting 10 p.m. ET following the FS1 prelims. Bet on the most current UFC odds at BookMaker.eu and find 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 could have done – the former lightweight champ is electing to remain with this Saturday’s UFC 222 card at Las Vegas. Not only is he risking his name shot, he is meeting arguably the most popular fighter in the division, the undefeated Brian Ortega.
Cruising the messageboards, I’ve seen a lot of fan love for Edgar for being a”real” fighter. It’s hard not to agree, particularly when you’ve got men like Tyron Woodley who sat out for a year and a half to receive his opportunity at 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 champion. But Edgar has always been a rival, and in his words, he”was sick of not fighting”.
So we have got one of the division’s most seasoned scrappers fulfilling one of it is most reckless BJJ players. How should you bet this fight? Let us take a peek at the UFC odds at BookMaker.eu, break down the matchup and discuss your best betting choices.
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 greater than a 2-1 favorite, along with his money lineup has hovered across the -200 into -215 range. Ortega can be found anywhere from +150 to +170. Oddsmakers are giving Edgar a ton of respect, despite Ortega stealing the show with a beastly win over Cub Swanson in his final outing.
I would expect a flood of late night stakes on Ortega, as his possible is too tantalizing to ignore. It is impossible not to think you are looking at a future winner when you see him fight. Although Edgar is undoubtedly the best opponent’s he is faced,”The Response” can be 36 plus a bit past his prime.
Matchup Analysis
There’s an obvious size difference between the two. Though Edgar is a former lightweight, he’s a small 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 small, Ortega looked like he had been in a different weight class.
However, Frankie’s made a career out of beating bigger dudes. His skillset is exceptionally well-rounded, and it starts with elite footwork and wrestling. On the toes, Frankie is in perpetual motion, moving in and out, side to side, into range and slipping out while peppering competitions with head-body punching combinations. The man would not be out of place inside a squared circle.
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