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Miocic vs. Cormier 3 odds and betting lines at UFC 252

MMA fans are in for a great evening, as Stipe Miocic (19-3-0) and Daniel Cormier (22-2-0, 1NC) square off as the headline bout at UFC 252. Miocic vs. Cormier 3 is being coined by UFC.com as “The all-time best heavyweight will be decided” in this UFC …

MMA fans are in for a great evening, as Stipe Miocic (19-3-0) and Daniel Cormier (22-2-0, 1NC) square off as the headline bout at UFC 252.  Miocic vs. Cormier 3 is being coined by UFC.com as “The all-time best heavyweight will be decided” in this UFC 252 matchup. The early prelims begin at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+ (order PPV from ESPN+ here), followed by the main card set for 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view.

Generally, oddsmakers are a good tell in which way a sports event is going – or, most likely going to – play out. The oddsmakers at BetMGM Sportsbook have this as an even/toss-up battle, with both fighters carrying -110 (bet $110, win $100) odds into the evening battle. The third battle between Miocic and Cormier is going to be a close one.

New to the world of sports betting? Odds at -110 represent a 52.38% implied chance of winning, or 10/11 fractional odds. For every $10 wagered on either fighter to win, the profit is $9.09 if your choice ends up as the victor.

Miocic vs. Cormier 3 betting odds and lines

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  • Fight result (2-way): Cormier (-110), Miocic (-110) [Bet now]
  • Total number of rounds (Over/Under): Over 1.5 (-286), Under 1.5 (+220) [Bet now]
  • Total number of rounds (Over/Under): Over 2.5 (-143), Under 2.5 (+115) [Bet now]
  • Total number of rounds (Over/Under): Over 3.5 (+105), Under 3.5 (-134) [Bet now]
  • Total number of rounds (Over/Under): Over 4.5 (+150), Under 4.5 (-193) [Bet now]
  • Will the fight go the distance? Yes (+170), No (-223) [Bet now]
  • When will the fight finish? Round 1 (+270), Round 2 (+430), Round 3 (+600), Round 4 (+800), Round 5 (+1200), Go the Distance (+155) [Bet now]
  • How will the fight finish? KO/TKO/DQ (-182), Submission (+1000), Decision (+170) [Bet now]
  • Method of victory (5-way): Cormier by KO/TKO/DQ or Submission (+180), Cormier by Decision (+340), Tie/Technical Tie (+5000), Miocic by KO/TKO, DQ or Submission (+190), Miocic by Decision (+460) [Bet now]

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UFC 252: Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 252 fight between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

Saturday night, Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera tangle in a bantamweight bout at UFC 252 at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The early prelims kick off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view.

O’Malley (12-0) puts his perfect record on the line in the co-main event of the evening. The lanky O’Malley stands three inches taller than his counterpart, while also holding an inch and a half reach advantage. In addition, O’Malley enters the octagon with a staggering 6.86 significant strikes landed per minute, and he is pinpoint, posting a 58.22 significant strike-accuracy percentage. He is coming off a KO/TKO win over Eddie Wineland on June 6 at UFC 250, and two of his past three fights have finished inside the distance. Also, eight of his past 12 career pro bouts have ended up in knockouts, with O’Malley victorious in all eight. He has had only one submission result, a rear-naked choke against Omar Avelar at ICF 20 back in August, 2015.

Vera (15-6-1) heads into this one looking to rebound after a unanimous-decision loss against Song Yadong on May 16. It was rare for his fight to go to the judges, as five of his past six outings have finished inside the distance. Seven of his previous 12 career bouts have ended up going into Round 3. In 22 career fights, he has posted five KO/TKO victories and eight submission wins with no setbacks.

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O’Malley vs. Vera betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10:10 a.m. ET.

O’Malley (-304) is the overwhelming favorite, and there is no way to justify risking three times your potential return. Roll with the striker O’MALLEY TO WIN BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (+155) for a much better value, with slightly better odds on the 7-way line if you eliminate the submission and just go with O’Malley by KO/TKO or DQ (+160). Really, though, why limit yourself and exclude the submission for such a small difference?

Must read: UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier odds, picks and best bets

It’s basically a coin flip on whether or not the fight will go the distance. Roll with NO (-112): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? as I’m expecting an O’Malley knockout win. If you want a slightly better value here, consider Under 2.5 rounds (+105) for a plus-money return.

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UFC 252: Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 252 fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

UFC fans are in for a treat with this one, as Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier battle for the heavyweight belt at UFC 252 Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The early prelims kick off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view.

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Miocic (19-3) heads into the third fight of this strap trilogy with the hardware, but he is listed as a slight underdog. Miocic looks like a giant compared to his counterpart, as he stands 5½ inches taller with a 7½-inch reach advantage. Cormier (22-2) knocked out Miocic in the main event at UFC 226 on July 7, 2018, but the Cleveland native bounced back to drop Cormier at 4:09 of the fourth round at UFC 241 in the rematch. Almost immediately everyone was clamoring for yet another installment between these two heavyweights.

Until that last setback at UFC 241 to Miocic, “DC” hadn’t lost since Jan. 3, 2015, when he fought at the light heavyweight division. Three of his past four fights have resulted in KO/TKO, winning twice. In fact, in 24 career pro fights, 11 have ended by way of knockout, winning 10 times. He also has five submissions to his credit, and he has never tapped out. It’s also been a while since he has had the judges get involved, with his last decisions coming against Anderson Silva at UFC 200 on July 9, 2016. Cormier announced that he will retire after this bout, and some feel Miocic could also go the same way. We’ll see. Stick around through the result and postgame interviews for a potential bombshell.

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Miocic vs. Cormier betting odds, picks and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:25 a.m. ET.

CORMIER (-115) is a slim favorite vs. Miocic (-106). With this being Cormier’s final fight, will he be riding off into the sunset with the strap? It’s likely. Miocic had to work hard to take DC down in their most recent fight, winning in the fourth round. Cormier knocked Miocic out in Round 1 in the first battle, and will be looking to go out as a winner in the final battle of his career. That extra incentive should tip the scales in favor of CORMIER (-115).

Pinpointing a method of victory can make your evening more lucrative, and CORMIER BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (+180) on the 5-way line looks mighty attractive. As far as the lengthy of the fight, No (-223): “Will the fight go the distance?” is a little expensive. Save a little bit and hit UNDER 4.5 ROUNDS (-193).

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UFC 252: Jim Miller vs. Vinc Pichel odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 252 fight between Jim Miller and Vinc Pichel, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

Saturday night, Jim Miller and Vinc Pichel lock horns in a lightweight bout at UFC 252 at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The early prelims kick off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view.

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The veteran Miller (32-14) enters this one looking to build upon his submission victory over Roosevelt Roberts last time out on June 20. That fight was also at the APEX facility. Despite that win, Miller still has just four victories across the past 10 outings. All of those victories have come via submission, and he has tapped 18 opponents with 21 submission results in 46 career professional outings. The southpaw doesn’t have the same type of takedown average or accuracy as his opponent, but he does own a 1.90 to 0.40 submission average. This will be Miller’s 36th UFC appearance, which is a new company record.

Pichel (12-2) has more impressive takedown numbers, but the sample size is much smaller than the veteran Miller. Pichel has made just six appearances at the UFC level, going 5-1 with four unanimous decision wins, a submission loss and a KO/TKO victory. His last fight, like Miller, was a win over Roberts. That came on June 29, 2019, by unanimous decision. That was Pichel’s last fight since he has been recovering from hip surgery, so it will be interesting to see if “From Hell” Pichel has any rust or not. He has had long layoffs before, including a three-year absence from May 2014 to June 2017, and he returned with a KO/TKO over Damien Brown.

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Jim Miller vs. Vinc Pichel betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 5:30 a.m. ET.

MILLER (+100) is the veteran who knows how to get results. No way he is going to have his 36th UFC appearance spoiled. He’ll be looking to get Pichel (-121) to the mat early and often, which is where he holds a huge advantage. In fact, Pichel was submitted against Gregor Gillespie on the Rivera-Moraes card at Fight Night on June 1, 2018, just two fights ago. It’s a huge concern for that camp against a submission artist like Miller.

Must read: UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier odds, picks and best bets

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UFC 252: Junior Dos Santos vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 252 fight between Junior Dos Santos and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

Saturday night, Junior Dos Santos and Jairzinho Rozenstruik meet up in a heavyweight bout at UFC 252 at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The early prelims kick off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view.

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Dos Santos (21-7) heads into this showdown looking to bounce back after a second-round KO/TKO loss to Curtis Blaydes on Jan. 25. It’s a frequent happening for Dos Santos, as each of his past four fights have ended by way of KO/TKO, winning two and losing two. He is involved in plenty of knockouts thanks to his significant strikes landed per minute, which sit at 4.66. He also has a 48.12 significant strike-accuracy percentage, slightly ahead of his opponent Rozenstruik (10-1), who sits at 48.03 percent.

Rozenstruik is coming off his first professional loss, a first-round knockout in 20 seconds at UFC 249 against Francis Ngannou on May 9. Each of Rozenstruik’s previous six fights have ended by way of knockout, with the Suriname native coming out on top in five of those outings. In fact, 10 of his 11 career fights have been decided by KO/TKO, going 9-1. The only time he has not had a knockout decide one of his fights was back on May 16, 2018, a unanimous-decision win over Andrey Kovalev at Rizin FF.

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Junior Dos Santos vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik betting odds

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ROZENSTRUIK (-121) is an up-and-comer who will fight for the title in this division sooner rather than later. He is raw, and mostly a brawler, but he is very dangerous, and that’s not good news for Dos Santos (+100), who is on a two-bout losing skid with KO/TKO losses to Blaydes and Ngannou. Look for Rozenstruik to take care of business, making for a good bet on the moneyline, but also go with ROZENSTRUIK BY KO/TKO or DQ (+115) on the 7-way line for a little added value.

As far as the length of this fight, it will not last long. However, playing OVER 1.5 ROUNDS (-118) is a good idea. Dos Santos isn’t a spring chicken, but he has also seen a lot of fights. He won’t be overpowered by Rozenstruik with a surprise big shot early on.

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UFC 252: John Dodson vs. Merab Dvalishvili odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 252 fight between John Dodson and Merab Dvalishvili, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

Saturday evening, John Dodson and Merab Dvalishvili tangle in a bantamweight bout at UFC 252 at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The early prelims kick off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view.

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Dodson (22-11) bounced back after a two-bout skid with a KO/TKO over Nathaniel Wood on Feb. 15, 2020, in Rio Rancho, N.M., on the Anderson-Blachowicz card. Dodson closed out the win just 16 seconds into the third round, rebounding after a pair of unanimous-decision setbacks to Petr Yan, now the class champ, and Jimmie Rivera. The losses aren’t as bad as they look, coming against top contenders. Six of Dodson’s past seven fights have ended up going the distance, and he hasn’t had a submission result since Dec. 15, 2007, a win over Zac White at Last Man Standing: The Prodigy.

Dvalishvili (11-4) is three inches taller than Dodson and has a two-inch reach advantage. He will look to be getting this fight to the octagon as soon as possible, as he has an 8.67 to 0.76 takedown average with 50.0 to 28.95 takedown-accuracy percentage. “The Machine” heads into this one on a four-bout winning streak, all unanimous decisions, and 10 of his past 13 professional bouts have been decided by the judges.

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John Dodson vs. Merab Dvalishvili betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Dvalishvili (-228) is a little too expensive straight-up on the 2-way moneyline, so get a little more creative. Target DVALISHVILI BY DECISION/TECHNICAL DECISION (-125), as he has won four in a row by unanimous decision, while Dodson has ended up seeing his fights go the distance in six of the past seven outings. Due to the high probability of the fight going the distance, you cannot bet Over 2.5 rounds (-358) or Yes (-304): Will the fight go the distance? as those props are just too expensive.

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UFC on ESPN+ 32: Omari Akhmedov vs. Chris Weidman odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 32 fight between Omari Akhmedov and Chris Weidman, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

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Omari Akhmedov and Chris Weidman go toe-to-toe in a middleweight bout on the main card at UFC on ESPN+ 32 Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 9 p.m. ET.

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Akhmedov (20-4-1) heads into this one with a five-inch reach disadvantage, and he is two inches shorter, too. The Russian is 5-0-1 across his past six bouts, including 3-0-1 as a middleweight, with all of those fights going the distance. He ranks ninth among the middleweight class in bottom position time at 1:55, but that might be put to the test since Weidman (14-5) likes to go the canvas frequently. Akhmedov is tied for the division lead with Thales Leites with 37 takedowns landed, and he is fifth among middleweights with a 52.1 takedown-accuracy percentage. As such, Akhmedov has his work cut out for him.

Weidman enters in a freefall, losing five of his past six fights. One might see that and assume it’s going to be Akhmedov as the slam-dunk play, but Weidman’s losses are against Luke Rockhold for the strap at UFC 194, as well as knockout losses to Yoel Romero, Gegard Mousasi, Jacare Souza and Dominick Reyes, the cream of the crop among the class. Weidman has a submission win against Kelvin Gastelum along the way, and has seven consecutive fights to finish inside the distance.

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Omari Akhmedov vs. Chris Weidman betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET.

AKHMEDOV (+115) is a short dog worth paying attention to, as Weidman (-137) staggers in on a skid. It’s premature to say the 36-year-old Weidman is done, but he clearly isn’t championship caliber any longer. He is a name, and that’s likely why he is favored in this one against Akhmedov. The Russian will be able to match Weidman’s grappling skills and stretch out the fight, doing enough to win the judges over for a unanimous decision victory. As such, back AKHMEDOV TO WIN VIA DECISION (+350) on the 5-way line, and also grab YES (-106):  WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE?

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UFC on ESPN+ 32: Maki Pitolo vs. Darren Stewart odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 32 fight between Maki Pitolo and Darren Stewart, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

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Maki Pitolo and Darren Stewart square off in a middleweight bout on the main card at UFC on ESPN+ 32 Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 9 p.m. ET.

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Pitolo (13-5) is a punching machine. He enters this one with 5.22 significant strikes landed per minute to just 2.94 for Stewart (11-5). He isn’t just a brawler, however, as the mixed martial artist also holds a 1.98 to 1.38 takedown average and 60.0 to 44.44 takedown-accuracy percentage advantage. Pitolo – nicknamed “Coconut Bombz” – bounced back from a unanimous decision loss at UFC 243 to Callan Potter as a welterweight with a KO/TKO win in Round 2 against Charles Byrd back on June 6 at UFC 250 at the middleweight level. Each of Pitolo’s past four professional wins have finished inside the distance. In addition, he is 7-2 via KO/TKO in his 18 career professional fights, so he’ll be looking to drop those coconut bombz on the head of Stewart early and often.

Stewart is a striker who is looking to rebound after a unanimous decision loss to Bartosz Fabinski at CW 113 in the main event. Stewart returns to the UFC after the one-off cage warrior event. He is just 4-4 across his past eight fights at the UFC level, losing twice by way of the judges and twice via submission. Stewart is a big puncher, but he might have met his match here, as Pitolo can strike with the best of them. The good news for Stewart is that seven of his 11 career wins have been via KO/TKO, and he has never been knocked out – yet.

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Maki Pitolo vs. Darren Stewart betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8:40 p.m. ET.

PITOLO (+125) is a tremendous value as a slight underdog in this one against Stewart (-152). It’s nice to diversify your betting card with an underdog or two, and this one really stands out for me.

While Stewart has never lost via knockout, there’s a first time for everything. The Hammerin’ Hawaiian is mostly a one-trick pony. Pitolo hits … and he hits hard. Stewart is the moderate favorite in this one because he can do a handful of things well. But that loss at CW 113 is a bit worrisome, and there’s a concern he is going to catch hands early and not being able to pull out of the nosedive. If you’re buying Pitolo, and you should be, you will also want PITOLO TO WIN BY KO/TKO or DQ (+325) on the 7-way line for an added value. As such, you’ll also want to hit NO (-167): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE?

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UFC on ESPN+ 32: Yana Kunitskaya vs. Julija Stoliarenko odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 32 fight between Yana Kunitskaya and Julija Stoliarenko, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

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Yana Kunitskaya and Julija Stoliarenko mix it up in a women’s bantamweight bout on the main card at UFC on ESPN+ 32 Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 9 p.m. ET.

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Kunitskaya (12-5) is looking to bounce back after a KO/TKO loss at 0:33 of Round 3 against Aspen Ladd on Dec. 7, 2019. It was not a fight which will live in infamy. The Russian – nicknamed “Foxy” – has posted a 3-3-1 record across his past seven pro fights, including a 2-2 mark at the UFC level. Her two victories at the UFC level have been by unanimous decision, and her two losses at via KO/TKO, so the Jackson-Wink MMA team product could use a little help on defense. The good news, if you’re into trends, is that Kunitskaya has never lost back-to-back fights in her career.

Stoliarenko (9-4-1) is a 27-year-old from Lithuania who will be making her UFC debut. She enters on a five-bout winning streak, including four wins via submission/armbar. In fact, eight of her nine victories have been by armbar, so that’s something Kunitskaya will have to watch for early on. In fact, 10 of her 14 career professional fights have finished inside the distance, so win or lose, it’s sure to be an exciting bout.

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Yana Kunitskaya vs. Julija Stoliarenko betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9 p.m. ET.

KUNITSKAYA (-200) is the overwhelming favorite here, and rightly so. She has a much better body of work, while Stoliarenko (+165) is just getting started. Kunitskaya lost via submission/armbar at ACB 32: Battle of Lions back on March 25, 2016 to Zaira Dyshekova, so that is a bit of a concern given that is Stoliarenko’s move of choice. However, the Lithuanian is a bit of a one-trick pony. As long as Kunitskaya can keep the fight upright or in the clinch, she checks off virtually all of the other boxes. For an extra value, take KUNITSKAYA BY DECISION (+105) on the 5-way line, as her previous three wins have all been by way of unanimous decision.

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UFC on ESPN+ 32: Beneil Dariush vs. Scott Holtzman odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 32 fight between Beneil Dariush and Scott Holtzman, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

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Beneil Dariush and Scott Holtzman lock horns in a lightweight bout on the main card at UFC on ESPN+ 32 Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 9 p.m. ET.

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Dariush (18-4-1) heads into this one inch taller than his opponent with a three-inch reach advantage. After being stunned by Alexander Hernandez via KO/TKO in 42 seconds at UFC 222 on March 3, 2018, the Iranian southpaw has rattled off four consecutive victories, including three straight wins inside the distance. During that span he has a pair of submission wins, and he knocked out Drakkar Klose at UFC 248 on March 7 in his most recent showing. For what it’s worth, he has fought on this exact date before, topping Michael Johnson in a split-decision win on Aug. 8, 2015, and he is 2-0 in his career in the month of August.

Holtzman (14-3) – a.k.a. “Hot Sauce” – is on a two-bout win streak after dumping Jim Miller by unanimous decision in Rio Rancho, N.M., last time out on Feb. 15. Unlike Dariush, who has lately been finishing fights early, Holtzman has gone the distance in two of the past three, and seven of the previous eight bouts. Holtzman is normally keen on taking it to the mat, as he ranks sixth in the division among active fighters with a 60.0 takedown-accuracy percentage. However, Dariush is a submission specialist and he has 1.8 takedowns per 15 minutes with eight tap-out wins among his 18 pro wins.

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Beneil Dariush vs. Scott Holtzman betting odds

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DARIUSH (-186) is a heavy favorite, mainly because he has several avenues to victory. He has recorded eight wins by way of submission, four victories by KO/TKO and has been successful in six other fights going the distance. He has at least one win in each of those methods during his four-bout winning streak. It’s uncertain how he’ll get it done against Holtzman (+155), but he will stay on his upward trajectory as he tries to position himself, eventually, for a title shot.

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