Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige will battle in a featherweight bout on the main card at UFC on ESPN 13 Wednesday at the UFC’s Fight Island facility on Yas Island, United Arab Emirates. The prelims kick off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 10 p.m. ET.
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It hasn’t been long since we last saw Kattar (21-4) inside the octagon. The “Boston Finisher” made quick work of Jeremy Stephens at UFC 249 on May 9, winning by KO/TKO at 2:49 of Round 2, Kattar’s fourth win in the past six bouts, each by KO/TKO. Since arriving at the UFC level, he has posted a 5-2 record with one unanimous decision win, two unanimous decision losses and four wins by knockout. Three of his past four outings have finished inside the distance, and he holds a 5.29 to 4.12 advantage in significant strikes landed per minute over his opponent.
Ige (14-2) also fought fairly recently, winning in a split-decision vs. Edson Barboza May 16 in Jacksonville, Fla., on the Overeem-Harris card. Ige has two straight split-decision wins, three decision victories in a row and has won six straight overall since losing to Julio Arce Jan. 20, 2018 at UFC 220 in his debut at the top level. Four of Ige’s past five bouts have gone the distance, a stark contrast to the quick finishing Kattar.
Calvin Kattar vs. Dan Ige betting odds
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 6:10 a.m. ET.
Kattar (-313) is an overwhelming favorite on the 2-way line, and there is no way to justify risking more than three times your possible return. You’ll need to get a bit creative. Look to the 5-way line instead, as KATTAR BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (-118) for the method of victory. While Ige (+245) will be trying to get Kattar to the mat early and often, as grappling is his specialty, Kattar is so polished and a much more superior upright fighter. If he can avoid going to the mat, this one might be over quickly for Ige.
As such, look to UNDER 4.5 ROUNDS (-162) as a near certainty, but also toss in a small-unit wager on UNDER 3.5 ROUNDS (-130) just for fun.
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