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Ryan Loder vs. Robert Valentin prediction, pick, start time, odds for UFC on ESPN 62

Will Ryan Loder or Robert Valentin become the next middleweight Ultimate Fighter season winner?

[autotag]Ryan Loder[/autotag] and [autotag]Robert Valentin[/autotag] meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ESPN 62 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas for “The Ultimate Fighter 32” middleweight finale. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. 

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Ryan Loder vs. Robert Valentin UFC on ESPN 62 preview

Loder (6-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) picked up one stoppage in the TUF house, finishing Tom Theocharis by first-round submission. His semifinal bout was a decision win over Omran Chaaban. … Valentin (10-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) stopped both of his opponents during the TUF season. In the second fight of the show, Valentin knocked out Giannis Bachar and followed up with a submission win over Paddy McCorry. Both stoppages came in the first round.

Ryan Loder vs. Robert Valentin UFC on ESPN 62 expert pick, prediction

This Saturday’s card features one of two finales from this season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” with Loder taking on Valentin for the middleweight portion of the show.

Stepping onto the scene with all the spooky Viking vibes in tow, Valentin is the more potent finishing threat in the matchup both on the feet and the floor.

However, despite being a brown belt in judo, I suspect that Valentin’s defenses could be vulnerable to a committed wrestler like Loder.

A Division-1 All-American wrestler (who is also a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu), Loder possesses a style that – while still a bit raw – works well in the smaller octagon.

So long as Loder can avoid being separated from his consciousness by the second coming of Ragnar, I think that the American can wrestle his way to a competitive decision win.

Ryan Loder vs. Robert Valentin UFC on ESPN 62 odds

The oddsmakers and the public are favoring the Swiss fighter, listing Valentin -172 and Loder +140 via FanDuel.

Ryan Loder vs. Robert Valentin UFC on ESPN 62 start time, how to watch

As the fourth fight on the main card, Loder and Valentin are expected to walk out to the cage at approximately 11:35 p.m. ET. The fight will air on ESPN+ pay-per-view.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 62.

UFC on ESPN 62: Robert Valentin vs. Ryan Loder odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 62 odds between Robert Valentin vs. Ryan Loder, with MMA picks and predictions.

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In a 3-round men’s middleweight bout on the main card, Robert Valentin and Ryan Loder meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 62 — also known as UFC Vegas 96 — at the UFC APEX. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the UFC on ESPN 62: Valentin vs. Loder odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The prelims begin 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, while the main card starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+.

Records: Valentin (11-3-0) | Loder (7-1-0)

The Swiss-born Valentin makes his UFC debut. He posted a 1st-round submission win over Paddy McCorry in The Ultimate Fighter 32 semifinal Aug. 13, and now he gets a shot at the main card in this event. He has posted 4 straight victories since a no contest against Pietro Penini at ARES FC 9 in Nov. 2022.

Loder, a.k.a. the “Man of Steel”, also won in a TUF 32 semifinal in late July, winning via unanimous decision against Omran Chaaban. He has won 3 straight bouts since a split-decision loss in a title fight with Troy Green in Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat 7 back in mid-Jan. 2023.

Both fighters are making their official UFC debuts.

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UFC on ESPN 62: Valentin vs. Loder odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Valentin -156 (bet $156 to win $100) | Loder +132 (bet $100 to win $132)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over +108 | Under -138)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +138 | No -176)

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UFC on ESPN 62: Valentin vs. Loder picks and predictions

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

The play is on VALENTIN (-156) straight up, although he’ll cost you a nice chunk of change.

He has not wasted any time getting to this point, posting 3 victories in Round 1 across his previous 4 outings. On the flip side, Loder (+132) has been impressive, but he has ended up going the distance in each of his past 2 bouts and 3 of the previous 4 fights.

Go with Valentin, who has been routinely getting finishes.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-138) is a good option. While, again, Loder has ended up going the distance in 2 straight fights and 3 of the previous 4 outings, Valentin doesn’t fool around. He hasn’t even made it to Round 2 in 3 of the previous 4 bouts.

In addition, it’s a good idea to roll the dice on VALENTIN BY SUBMISSION (+440) for the chance to more than multiply your wager by 4 times. He has won 3 of his past 4 fights by way of the method.

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