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UFC on ESPN 32 predictions: Who’s picking Calvin Kattar to upset Giga Chikadze?

Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC on ESPN 32 main card, featuring Calvin Kattar vs. Giga Chikadze.

	Kattar vs. Chikadze	Collier vs. Sherman	Bontorin vs. Royval	Chookagian vs. Maia	Borshchev vs. Bush	Algeo vs. Brito
MMA Junkie readers’ consensus picks 2021: 209-121	Chikadze (68%)	Sherman (68%)	Royval (74%)	Chookagian (66%)	Borshchev (80%)	Brito (58%)
John Morgan @MMAjunkieJohnA 2021: 212-118 2014 Champion	Chikadze	Collier	Royval	Chookagian	Borshchev	Algeo
Simon Samano @SJSamano 2021: 211-119	Chikadze	Collier	Royval	Maia	Borshchev	Brito
Mike Bohn @MikeBohnMMA 2021: 205-125 2014 Champion	Chikadze	Sherman	Bontorin	Chookagian	Borshchev	Brito
Matt Erickson @MMAjunkieMatt 2021: 202-128	Chikadze	Collier	Royval	Chookagian	Borshchev	Brito
Nolan King @mma_kings 2021: 201-129	Kattar	Collier	Bontorin	Chookagian	Borshchev	Brito
Matthew Wells @MrMWells 2021: 130-84 (60.57)	Chikadze	Collier	Royval	Maia	Bush	Brito
Ken Hathaway @kenshathaway 2021: 195-135 2018 Champion	Chikadze	Collier	Bontorin	Chookagian	Borshchev	Brito
Danny Segura @dannyseguratv 2021: 194-136	Chikadze	Collier	Royval	Chookagian	Borshchev	Brito
Farah Hannoun @Farah_Hannoun 2021: 192-138	Kattar	Collier	Royval	Chookagian	Bush	Brito
George Garcia @MMAjunkieGeorge 2021: 191-139	Kattar	Sherman	Royval	Maia	Borshchev	Algeo
Brian Garcia @thegoze 2021: 190-140 2017 Champion	Chikadze	Collier	Royval	Maia	Bush	Algeo
Abbey Subhan @kammakaze 2021: 187-143	Chikadze	Sherman	Royval	Maia	Borshchev	Brito

The first UFC event of the year takes place Saturday in Las Vegas with featherweights at the top of the bill.

UFC on ESPN 32 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN+.

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In the main event, [autotag]Giga Chikadze[/autotag] (14-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) will look to keep his perfect UFC record intact when he takes on [autotag]Calvin Kattar[/autotag] (22-5 MMA, 6-3 UFC) at 145 pounds. Chikadze is a sizable -250 favorite at Tipico; the comeback on Kattar is +190. Our 12 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers are backing Chikadze at a 9-3 clip.

In the co-feature, [autotag]Jake Collier[/autotag] (12-6 MMA, 4-5 UFC) takes on [autotag]Chase Sherman[/autotag] (15-8 MMA, 3-7 UFC) at heavyweight. Collier is a slight favorite at -140 and has a big 9-3 lead from our pickers.

Also on the main card, [autotag]Rogerio Bontorin[/autotag] (17-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) meets [autotag]Brandon Royval[/autotag] (12-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC) at flyweight. Royval is a -175 betting favorite and also has a 9-3 edge from our staff members in the picks.

Former women’s flyweight title challenger [autotag]Katlyn Chookagian[/autotag] (16-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) returns against [autotag]Jennifer Maia[/autotag] (19-7-1 MMA, 4-3 UFC). Chookagian nearly is a 2-1 favorite at -190 at the betting window, but she has just a narrow 7-5 lead in the picks.

[autotag]Viacheslav Borshchev[/autotag] (5-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is the biggest favorite on the main card at -210 in his lightweight fight against [autotag]Dakota Bush[/autotag] (8-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC). He’s also got a big lead from our pickers at 9-3.

And to open the main card, [autotag]Bill Algeo[/autotag] (14-6 MMA, 1-2 UFC) takes on [autotag]Joanderson Brito[/autotag] (12-2-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at featherweight. Brito is a slight favorite at -140 and has a 9-3 lead from our pickers.

In the MMA Junkie reader consensus picks, Chikadze (68 percent), Sherman (68 percent), Royval (74 percent), Chookagian (66 percent), Borshchev (80 percent) and Brito (58 percent) are the choices.

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UFC on ESPN 32 pre-event facts: Katlyn Chookagian facing dubious record

The best facts and figures about UFC on ESPN 32, which features a Calvin Kattar vs. Giga Chikadze main event.

The UFC’s 2022 schedule gets off to a start Saturday with UFC on ESPN 32, which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas with a main card that airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN+.

A critical matchup between featherweight contenders takes place in the main event. [autotag]Calvin Kattar[/autotag] (22-5 MMA, 6-3 UFC) attempts to rebound from his memorable loss to Max Holloway a year ago when he takes on the surging [autotag]Giga Chikadze[/autotag] (14-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC), who has yet to be beat inside the octagon.

For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the card, check below for 22 pre-event facts about UFC on ESPN 32.

UFC on ESPN 29 medical suspensions: Jared Cannonier, flyweight contenders face lengthy time off

Check out the list of medical suspensions from UFC on ESPN 29 in Las Vegas.

[autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] and [autotag]Alexandre Pantoja[/autotag] exited UFC on ESPN 29 on a wave of momentum after their wins – but they didn’t do so unscathed.

Both Cannonier and Pantoja were handed 180-day suspensions by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC), according to a list MMA Junkie acquired Wednesday from MixedMartialArts.com, the ABC’s official database.

In his main event win over [autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag], Cannonier suffered a right foot injury. As for Pantoja, a win in a potential title eliminator battle with [autotag]Brandon Royval[/autotag] resulted in a left knee injury. Depending on the severity of the fighters’ injuries, they could be ineligible to compete until February.

Also receiving 180-day suspensions were the aforementioned Royval, [autotag]Luis Saldana[/autotag], [autotag]Domingo Pilarte[/autotag], and [autotag]Josiane Nunes[/autotag].

It’s important to note fighters’ suspensions may terminate sooner than the date listed if their injury is cleared by a medical doctor.

The UFC on ESPN 29 medical suspensions include:

UFC on ESPN 29: Parker Porter vs. Chase Sherman odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing UFC on ESPN 29 odds and lines between Parker Porter and Chase Sherman, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a heavyweight bout on the main card, Parker Porter faces Chase Sherman Saturday at UFC on ESPN 29 – also known as UFC Vegas 34 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 29 Porter vs. Sherman odds and lines, with MMA picks and predictions.

The prelims will be televised on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, with the main card will be televised on ESPN/ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET.

Porter has had mixed results since joining the promotion. He dropped his debut to Chris Daukaus at UFC 252 before pushing past Josh Parisian last time out via unanimous decision Nov. 28.

Sherman, a.k.a. “The Vanilla Gorilla”, is looking to rebound after a disappointing unanimous-decision loss April 17 to veteran Andrei Arlovski his last time out. It was a rare fight going the distance for Sherman as his previous five pro bouts had ended via stoppage.

UFC on ESPN 29 Porter vs. Sherman: Odds and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:42 a.m. ET.

Fight result (2-way line): Porter +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Sherman -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Total Rounds: 1.5 Rounds (Over -170 | Under +130)
Will the fight go the distance: (Yes +150 | No -210)

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UFC on ESPN 29 Porter vs. Sherman: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Porter (11-6-0) | Sherman (15-7-0)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

Sherman (-200) is a little too pricey for my liking, costing you two times your potential return. Instead, look to METHOD OF VICTORY and play SHERMAN BY KO/TKO (+120) for a much better value.

Over/Under (O/U)

I believe Sherman gets the finish and as such will look to NO (-210): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE?, although it’s a little on the expensive side.

However, I think the fight goes at least into the second half of Round 2 making OVER 1.5 ROUNDS (-170) worth the play as well.

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UFC on ESPN 29 predictions: Will Kelvin Gastelum get back on track vs. Jared Cannonier?

Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC on ESPN 29 main card, featuring Jared Cannonier vs. Kelvin Gastelum.

	Cannonier vs. Gastelum	Guida vs. Madsen	Porter vs. Sherman	Jones vs. Kakhramonov	Hubbard vs. Pichel	Pantoja vs. Royval
MMA Junkie readers’ consensus picks 2021: 124-77	Cannonier (54%)	Madsen (70%)	Sherman (74%)	Jones (N/A)	Pichel (68%)	Pantoja (55%)
John Morgan @MMAjunkieJohn 2021: 127-74	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Pantoja
Simon Samano @SJSamano 2021: 125-76	Cannonier	Madsen	Porter	Jones	Pichel	Royval
Ken Hathaway @kenshathaway 2021: 123-78 2018 Champion	Gastelum	Madsen	Sherman	Kakhramonov	Pichel	Pantoja
Dan Tom @DanTomMMA 2021: 121-80 2020 Champion	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Pantoja
Mike Bohn @MikeBohnMMA 2021: 119-82 2014 Champion	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Pantoja
Matt Erickson @MMAjunkieMatt 2021: 118-83	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Pantoja
Nolan King @mma_kings 2021: 118-83	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Kakhramonov	Pichel	Pantoja
George Garcia @MMAjunkieGeorge 2021: 117-84	Gastelum	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Royval
Danny Segura @dannyseguratv 2021: 116-85	Gastelum	Madsen	Sherman	Kakhramonov	Pichel	Pantoja
Farah Hannoun @Farah_Hannoun 2021: 115-86	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Pantoja
Brian Garcia @thegoze 2021: 113-88 2017 Champion	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Royval
Abbey Subhan @kammakaze 2021: 112-89	Gastelum	Madsen	Sherman	Kakhramonov	Pichel	Pantoja
Matthew Wells @MrMWells 2021: 46-39	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Royval

The UFC is back in its home base this week with a middleweight showdown atop the lineup.

UFC on ESPN 29 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN2/ESPN+.

(Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window.)

In the main event, [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC) takes on [autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag] (17-7 MMA, 11-7 UFC) at middleweight. Cannonier is a slight betting favorite at Tipico around -150, and he has a 9-4 lead in the picks from our 13 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers.

In the co-feature, longtime fighter [autotag]Clay Guida[/autotag] (36-20 MMA, 16-14 UFC) meets [autotag]Mark Madsen[/autotag] (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC). Madsen is a -170 favorite, and he’s one of two unanimous picks from our staff members on the main card.

[autotag]Parker Porter[/autotag] (11-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) takes on [autotag]Chase Sherman[/autotag] (15-7 MMA, 3-6 UFC) in a heavyweight bout. Sherman is a 2-1 favorite and has a big 12-1 lead in the picks.

Also on the main card, [autotag]Trevin Jones[/autotag] (13-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) meets short-notice replacement and UFC newcomer [autotag]Saidyokub Kakhramonov[/autotag] (8-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at bantamweight. Jones is the favorite at -145 and has a 9-4 lead in the picks.

Our other unanimous pick on the main card is [autotag]Vinc Pichel[/autotag] (13-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) in a lightweight bout against [autotag]Austin Hubbard[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 3-3 UFC). It’s virtually a pick’em fight with Pichel at -115 and Hubbard at -110, but Pichel pitched a shutout in our picks at 13-0.

And to open the main card, [autotag]Alexandre Pantoja[/autotag] (23-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) takes on [autotag]Brandon Royval[/autotag] (12-5 MMA, 2-1 UFC) in a key flyweight bout. Pantoja is favored at the betting window at -180, and he’s got a 9-4 edge in the picks.

In the MMA Junkie reader consensus picks, Kharitonov (57 percent), Storley (90 percent), Golm (55 percent) and Lugo (64 percent) are the choices.

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UFC on ESPN 29 pre-event facts: Kelvin Gastelum seeks main event success

The best facts and figures about UFC on ESPN 29, which features a Jared Cannonier vs. Kelvin Gastelum main event.

The UFC returns from a week off on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 29, which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas with a main card on ESPN following prelims on ESPN2.

A middleweight matchup headlines the event. [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC) and [autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag] (16-7 MMA, 11-7 UFC) will attempt to move up a rung in the title pecking order when they clash in a bout scheduled for five rounds.

For more on the numbers behind the main event, as well as the rest of the card, check below for 16 pre-event facts about UFC on ESPN 29.

UFC on ESPN 22 post-event facts: Andrei Arlovski joins 20-win club

Check out all the facts and figures from UFC on ESPN 22, which saw Robert Whittaker beat Kelvin Gastelum in Las Vegas.

UFC on ESPN 22 took place on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and it was an oddly historic event.

[autotag]Robert Whittaker[/autotag] (23-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) beat [autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag] (16-7 MMA, 11-7 UFC) by unanimous decision in the main event, further pushing him further toward a 185-pound title fight.

Check below for 25 post-event facts to come out of UFC on ESPN 22.

UFC on ESPN 22 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Main event nets $32,000

UFC on ESPN 22 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that continued after the UFC’s deal with Venum.

LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 22 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $142,500.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC on ESPN 22 took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card aired on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.

The full UFC on ESPN 22 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Robert Whittaker[/autotag]: $16,000
[autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag]: $16,000

[autotag]Andrei Arlovski[/autotag]: $21,000
[autotag]Chase Sherman[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Abdul Razak Alhassan[/autotag]: $6,000
[autotag]Jacob Malkoun[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Luis Pena[/autotag]: $6,000
[autotag]Alex Munoz[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Tracy Cortez[/autotag]: $4,000
[autotag]Justine Kish[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Alexandr Romanov[/autotag]: $4,000
[autotag]Juan Espino[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Jessica Penne[/autotag]: $4,500
[autotag]Loopy Godinez[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Bartosz Fabinski[/autotag]: $6,000
[autotag]Gerald Meerschaert[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Austin Hubbard[/autotag]: $6,000
[autotag]Dakota Bush[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Tony Gravely[/autotag]: $4,000
[autotag]Anthony Birchak[/autotag]: $6,000

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Venum’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $4,000 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,500; 6-10 bouts get $6,000; 11-15 bouts earn $11,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $16,000; and 21 bouts and more get $21,000. Additionally, champions earn $42,000 while title challengers get $32,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2021 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

“UFC on ESPN 22: Whittaker vs. Gastelum” – $142,500
“UFC on ABC 2: Vettori vs. Holland” – $182,500

Year-to-date total: $325,000
Program-to-date total: $325,000

UFC on ESPN 22 results: Andrei Arlovski bests Chase Sherman for 20th UFC win

Andre Arlovski, at 42, is still claiming wins in the octagon.

[autotag]Andrei Arlovski[/autotag] is not slowing down.

The former UFC heavyweight champion is still picking up victories even 22 years after his professional MMA debut. The 42-year-old Arlovski (31-20 MMA, 20-14 UFC) out-pointed [autotag]Chase Sherman[/autotag] for a unanimous decision that read 29-28 across all three judges’ scorecards.

The heavyweight clash served as the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 22 event in Las Vegas. Jeremy Stephens vs. Drakkar Klose was originally scheduled as the co-main event of the card, but a same day cancellation promoted Arlovski vs. Sherman (15-7 MMA, 3-6 UFC) to the co-headlining act.

In the first round, both fighters started hot as they exchanged hard strikes that connected well. Sherman mainly walked down Arlovski, but both had similar levels of output. The fight was even until there was a minute remaining in the round. Sherman connected hard and wobbled Arlovski. He followed up with more punches further hurting the former champ, but not enough to put him away. Arlovski did a good job surviving and staying in the fight until the bell rang.

The second round was close, but Arlovski seemed to get the better of the exchanges. Both fighter landed plenty of shots, but Arlovski focused a lot more on leg kicks and battered Sherman badly throughout the round. There was significant redness and swelling on Sherman’s left leg.

Starting the final round, Sherman’s mobility was compromised. “The Vanilla Gorilla” was moving slow and chasing after Arlovski a lot less. Arlovski was able to bounce around Sherman, landing varied attacks to the body, head and legs. Arlovski connected well and often but wasn’t bale to put away Sherman, who also had some good moments.

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With this result, Arlovski picks up his 20th win in the UFC. He moves into tie for fourth on the all-time UFC wins list, tying Michael Bisping, Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre.

The American Top Team product is 3-1 in his past four trips to the octagon. He made his UFC debut in November 2000 and he was champion of the promotion back in 2006.

Meanwhile, Sherman saw a four-fight wining streak come to an end. He’s 1-1 since re-joining the UFC in 2020.

Below are the updated results for UFC on ESPN 22:

Andrei Arlovski def. Chase Sherman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jacob Malkoun def. Abdul Razak Alhassan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Tracy Cortez def. Justine Kish via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Tracy Cortez def. Justine Kish via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Alexandr Romanov def. Juan Espino via technical split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) – Round 3, 1:05
Jessica Penne def. Loopy Godinez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Gerald Meerschaert def. Bartosz Fabinski via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:00
Austin Hubbard def. Dakota Bush via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Tony Gravely def. Anthony Birchak via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:31

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UFC on ESPN 22: Andrei Arlovski vs. Chase Sherman odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 22 fight between Andrei Arlovski and Chase Sherman, with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a heavyweight bout on Saturday’s main card, Andrei Arlovski and Chase Sherman meet at UFC on ESPN 22 – also known as UFC Vegas 24 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main card begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 22 Arlovski vs. Sherman odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

UFC on ESPN 22 Arlovski vs. Sherman Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:29 a.m. ET.

Fight result (2-way line): Arlovski -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Sherman +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over -155 | Under +130)
Will the fight go the distance? (Yes -125 | No +105)

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UFC on ESPN 22 Arlovski vs. Sherman: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Arlovski 30-20 | Sherman 15-6

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

The veteran ARLOVSKI (-115) is a warrior. The 42-year-old Belarusian is coming off a submission loss against Tom Aspinall last time out on Feb. 20.

Prior to that, he had a pair of unanimous-decision victories against Tanner Boser and Philipe Lins. He is a little long in the tooth, but he remains in tremendous shape, and can easily handle fighters much younger than himself.

Sherman (-105) returned to UFC with a second-round KO/TKO of Ike Villanueva last time out on May 13, 2020, but Arlovski represents a huge step up in competition.

He is 1-3 across his past four UFC fights, and just 3-5 since making his UFC debut on Aug. 6, 2016.

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Over/Under (O/U)

Four of Arlovski’s last six fights have ended up going the distance, while three of Sherman’s past four UFC fights, and each of his past five professional bouts, have resulted in stoppages.

ARLOVSKI BY KO/TKO, DQ OR SUBMISSION (+290) is worth a roll of the dice for a chance to nearly triple up, although go lightly.

In addition, playing ARLOVSKI IN ROUND 1 (+650), ARLOVSKI IN ROUND 2 (+1000) and ARLOVSKI IN ROUND 3 (+1500) is worth a bet.

Yes, you will lose two of the rounds, even if he gets the finish, but you’ll still be well ahead, especially if it goes deeper than the first round.

In addition, I like NO (+105): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE?, and UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (+130) is a pretty good value, too.

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