Category: UFC Odds

Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC on ESPN 66 main event

Ian Machado Garry has opened up as a slight favorite over Carlos Prates at UFC on ESPN 66.

[autotag]Ian Machado Garry[/autotag] will look to halt [autotag]Carlos Prates[/autotag]’ momentum in the UFC on ESPN 66 headliner.

Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates preview

Machado Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) vs. Prates came together on short notice after the original UFC on ESPN 66 main event between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree fell apart. Machado Garry suffered his first-career loss in a No. 1 contender bout against Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 this past December.

Surging welterweight contender Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has earned Performance of the Night bonuses in all four of his knockout wins in the UFC. The Brazilian is part of the red-hot Fighting Nerds team, which has produced Caio Borralho, Jean Silva, and Mauricio Ruffy.

Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates odds

According to BetWay, Machado Garry is a slight -138 favorite to hand Prates his first octagon loss. Prates is a +110 underdog.

How to watch Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates at UFC on ESPN 66

  • When: Saturday, April 26, 2025
  • Where: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Mo.
  • Broadcast/streaming: ESPN, ESPN+

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 66.

Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 316 co-main event

Kayla Harrison is a massive betting favorite in her first UFC title fight against Julianna Peña.

Women’s bantamweight champion [autotag]Julianna Peña[/autotag] faces a stern test at UFC 316.

Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison preview

Peña (11-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) claimed the bantamweight title for a second time when she defeated Raquel Pennington by split decision at UFC 307 this past October. “The Venezuelan Vixen” is owner of one of the biggest upset wins in octagon history when she submitted former dual champion Amanda Nunes in their title fight at UFC 269.

Two-time PFL champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist judoka [autotag]Kayla Harrison[/autotag] (18-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) earned her shot at a UFC title after a submission of former champion Holly Holm and a decision win over Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307.

Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison odds

According to FanDuel, Harrison is a huge -590 favorite to dethrone bantamweight champion Peña, who’s a +370 underdog.

How to watch Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison at UFC 316

  • When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • Where: Prudential Center, Newark, N.J.
  • Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 316.

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 316 main event

Merab Dvalishvili has opened up as a sizeable favorite over Sean O’Malley in their UFC 316 rematch.

[autotag]Merab Dvalishvili[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag] will run things back at UFC 316.

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley preview

Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) dethroned O’Malley to become bantamweight champion at UFC 306 this past September. He has since notched his first title defense by handing Umar Nurmagomedov his first-career loss at UFC 311.

O’Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) knocked out Aljamain Sterling to become bantamweight champion at UFC 292. He defended his title by avenging his loss to Marlon Vera at UFC 299, but wound up losing his belt to Dvalishvili. He underwent hip surgery for a pre-existing injury shortly after.

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley odds

According to BetRivers, bantamweight champion Dvalishvili is a sizeable -295 favorite to pick up another win over O’Malley, who’s a +225 underdog.

How to watch Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley at UFC 316

  • When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • Where: Prudential Center, Newark, N.J.
  • Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 316.

Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC on ESPN 65 main event

Lerone Murphy is a sizable favorite to remain unbeaten at UFC on ESPN 65.

[autotag]Josh Emmett[/autotag] will look to halt the momentum of another rising contender at UFC on ESPN 65.

Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy preview

After back-to-back losses to Yair Rodriguez for the interim featherweight title then former champion Ilia Topuria, Emmett (19-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) rebounded with a brutal knockout of Bryce Mitchell at UFC 296. The Team Alpha Male fighter hasn’t competed since December 2023.

Unbeaten in the octagon, [autotag]Lerone Murphy[/autotag]’s (15-0-1 MMA, 7-0-1 UFC) past two wins came in a Fight of the Night main event against Edson Barboza, followed by a unanimous decision over Dan Ige at UFC 308 this past October.

Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy odds

According to DraftKings, undefeated Murphy has opened up as a sizable -298 favorite against Emmett, who’s listed as a +240 underdog.

How to watch Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy at UFC on ESPN 65

  • When: Saturday, April 5
  • Where: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
  • Broadcast/streaming: ESPN, ESPN+

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 65.

Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC Des Moines middleweight bout

Bo Nickal has opened up as a moderate favorite against his first ranked UFC opponent.

[autotag]Bo Nickal[/autotag] will take on his first UFC ranked opponent at UFC on ESPN 67.

Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder preview

Nickal (7-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) gets an opportunity to enter the UFC’s middleweight rankings after scoring octagon wins over Jamie Pickett, Val Woodburn, Cody Brundage, and most recently Paul Craig at UFC 309.

Former ONE Championship title holder De Ridder (19-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) impressed in his first two UFC appearances when he scored back-to-back submission wins over Gerald Meerschaert and Kevin Holland.

Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder odds

According to DraftKings, undefeated Nickal has opened up as a moderate -218 favorite against De Ridder, who’s listed as a +180 underdog.

How to watch Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder at UFC Des Moines

  • When: UFC on ESPN 67, Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • Where: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa
  • Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 67.

Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC Kansas City main event

The opening odds for Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree at UFC Kansas City are dead even.

Former title challengers [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] and [autotag]Khalil Rountree[/autotag] will throw down in a pivotal light heavyweight clash.

Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree preview

Former champion Hill (12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) will look to rebound after back-to-back knockout losses to then light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at UFC 300, and most recently Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311.

In his most recent outing, Rountree (13-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) fought Pereira for the title at UFC 307. Rountree put up a valiant effort as a big underdog, but ultimately fell short when he was finished by Round 4 TKO. Prior to that, Rountree was on a five-fight winning streak.

Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree odds

According to DraftKings, the odds for Hill and Rountree have opened up at -110 even.

How to watch Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree at UFC Kansas City

  • When: Saturday, April 26
  • Where: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Mo.
  • Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night.

Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 315 co-main event

The opening odds for Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot at UFC 315 are dead even.

Flyweight champion [autotag]Valentina Shevchenko[/autotag] will face a streaking contender in the first title defense of her second reign.

Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot preview

Shevchenko (24-4-1 MMA, 13-3-1 UFC) reclaimed her flyweight title when she defeated Alexa Grasso by unanimous decision in their trilogy bout at UFC 306 this past September.

Unbeaten in the UFC, [autotag]Manon Fiorot[/autotag] (12-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) cemented her spot as No. 1 contender when she defeated former champion Rose Namajunas, and top contender Erin Blanchfield.

Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot odds

According to FanDuel, the odds for flyweight champion Shevchenko and France’s Fiorot have opened up at -113 even.

How to watch Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot at UFC 315

  • When: Saturday, May 10, 2025
  • Where: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 315.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 314 featherweight bout

Jean Silva has opened up as a big favorite over Bryce Mitchell in their UFC 314 bout.

[autotag]Jean Silva[/autotag] will get his wish of facing [autotag]Bryce Mitchell[/autotag] at UFC 314.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva preview

Silva (17-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) called out Mitchell after picking up a TKO win over Melsik Baghdasaryan at UFC Fight Night 252 this past Saturday. All four of his UFC wins have come by TKO stoppages.

Winner of two of his past three, Mitchell (17-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) rebounded from his brutal knockout loss to Josh Emmett at UFC 296 with a slam knockout finish of Kron Gracie at UFC 310 this past December.

Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva odds

According to DraftKings, Silva is a big -375 favorite over perennial contender Mitchell, who’s a +295 underdog.

How to watch Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva at UFC 314

  • When: Saturday, April 12, 2025
  • Where: Kaseya Center, Miami
  • Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 314.

Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 313 co-main event

Justin Gaethje has opened up as a slight underdog vs. Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313.

[autotag]Justin Gaethje[/autotag] and [autotag]Rafael Fiziev[/autotag] will run things back at UFC 313.

Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev preview

Gaethje draws a familiar foe after his original opponent Dan Hooker withdrew due to a fractured hand. Gaethje edged out Fiziev by majority decision in their March 2023 Fight of the Night battle at UFC 286.

Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) will look to rebound after a knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300 last April. Prior to that, he knocked out Dustin Poirier with a head kick at UFC 291.

Meanwhile, Fiziev (12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) is on a two-fight losing skid. The Tiger Muay Thai fighter hasn’t competed since tearing his ACL in a TKO loss to Mateusz Gamrot in September 2023.

Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev odds

Despite beating Fiziev the first time, Gaethje has opened up as a slight underdog. According to DraftKings, Gaethje is a +114 underdog against Fiziev, who’s a -135 favorite

How to watch Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313

  • When: Saturday, March 8, 2025
  • Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
  • Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 313.

Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 314 co-main event

The opening odds for Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 are dead even.

Fan favorite lightweights [autotag]Michael Chandler[/autotag] and [autotag]Paddy Pimblett[/autotag] will throw down in a five-round co-headliner at UFC 314.

Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett preview

Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) will look to rebound after back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira. The former UFC title challenger has lost four of his past five, and hasn’t gotten his hand raised since a front kick knockout of Tony Ferguson at UFC 274.

Unbeaten in the octagon, Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) picked up his biggest win to date when he submitted King Green in Round 1 at UFC 304 in July. “The Baddy” is on an eight-fight winning streak.

Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett odds

According to DraftKings, the odds for former title challenger Chandler and rising contender Pimblett have opened up at -110 even.

How to watch Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314

  • When: Saturday, April 12, 2025
  • Where: Kaseya Center, Miami
  • Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 314.