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UFC on ESPN 13: Jimmie Rivera vs. Cody Stamann odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN 13 Fight Island bout between Jimmie Rivera and Cody Stamann, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

Jimmie Rivera and Cody Stamann square off 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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Rivera (22-4) is two inches shorter than his counterpart, but has a 4.5-inch reach advantage over Stamann (19-2-1). The last time we saw Rivera in action, he was suffering his second consecutive loss against Petr Yan – the current champion of the division – back at UFC 238 on June 8, 2019. It was Rivera’s second straight unanimous decision setback. He lost to Aljamain Sterling Feb. 17, 2019. The last time Rivera tasted victory was back on Sept. 8, 2018 at UFC 228 against John Dodson. So, it’s been a while, and Rivera is thirsty for a victory. One thing to note about Rivera, while he has a fairly strong upright game, seven of his past eight fights have ended up going the distance.

Stamann won an emotional unanimous decision against Brian Kelleher last time out on the UFC 250 card June 6, just days after learning his 18-year-old brother Jacob had passed away. Stamann’s teary interview after the victory made him an instant fan favorite. Since arriving at the UFC level he is an impressive 5-1-1. He is 12-1-1 across his past 14 pro bouts, too, so he isn’t accustomed to losing. He was submitted by Sterling at UFC 228 on Sept. 8, 2018, so the two fighters share a common opponent. That was also the last day Rivera won a fight.

Jimmie Rivera vs. Cody Stamann betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 6:55 a.m. ET.

RIVERA (-134) might be on a three-bout skid, but losses to the likes of Sterling and Yan – the cream of the crop in the weight class. It’s nothing to be ashamed about. Stamann (+110) is a good story, but he’ll have some trouble against a grinder like Rivera. The books overwhelmingly expect this one to go the distance at -323, so AVOID a WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE prop. You cannot risk more than three times your potential return. However, betting RIVERA BY DECISION (+125) is another good way to play this fight, and that returns plus-money rather than just betting the 2-way line straight up. Of course, if Rivera wins by KO/TKO or Submission, etc. …, you’re out of luck.

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UFC on ESPN 13: Tim Elliott vs. Ryan Benoit odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN 13 Fight Island bout between Tim Elliott and Ryan Benoit, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

Tim Elliott and Ryan Benoit will tangle in a flyweight 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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The southpaw Elliott (16-11-1) enters with a two-inch height advantage, but his reach is two inches shorter than his counterpart. As such, he’ll likely be looking to get this fight to the mat early and often, as the canvas is where he does his best work. He owns a sparkling 4.31 to 0.20 takedown-average advantage over Benoit (10-6), a 55.70 to 16.67 takedown-accuracy percentage and a 1.18 to 0.20 submission-average advantage, too. Elliott enters on a three-bout losing skid, as his opponents have turned the tables on him lately. He was submitted by UFC newcomer Brandon Royval May 30 at the UFC’s APEX Facility on the Woodley-Burns card. Previous to that defeat, he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Askar Askarov Jan. 18 and a submission loss Oct. 12, 2019 to Deiveson Figueiredo. In fact, Elliott is 1-4 in his previous five bouts, with four of the past five finishing inside the distance, too.

For Benoit – a.k.a. “Baby Face” – the Janjira Muay Thai team member has alternated wins and losses in each of his past 10 fights as a pro, including 3-2 at the UFC level. His last time out was a disappointing split-decision loss to Heili Alateng on the Edgar-Korean Zombie card Dec. 21, 2019, a bout Benoit felt he should have won. He has been chomping at the bit ever since. The fact both fighters are desperate for a much-needed win should make this a very entertaining bout.

Tim Elliott vs. Ryan Benoit betting odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 6:35 a.m. ET.

ELLIOTT (-125) is favored on the 2-way line, and rightly so. While he has had a difficult time of it recently, Benoit (+105) hasn’t exactly lit the world afire lately, either. The latter has been rather inconsistent, showing out in some rounds, while completely disappearing in others. Elliott’s tremendous work on the mat will be the difference in this one. In fact, taking ELLIOTT BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (+340) on the 5-way line could be a rather lucrative way to go.

In addition, while the books are fully expecting this one to be decided by the judges, I am really impressed by Elliott’s body of work on the ground. Recently, he has gone to the mat and been overcome by his opponents. Either way, he isn’t going deep into the night, and that makes the UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (+140) price rather attractive, too.

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UFC on ESPN 13: Calvin Kattar vs. Dan Ige odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN 13 Fight Island bout between Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and bets.

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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