{"id":18072,"date":"2022-09-08T11:23:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T15:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=18072"},"modified":"2022-09-08T11:23:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T15:23:35","slug":"ufc-279-chimaev-vs-diaz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/sports-betting\/ufc-279-chimaev-vs-diaz\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz – Preview and Betting Odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We have an exciting main event in the second week of September, as the UFC<\/strong> makes the trip back to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main event of the night will be a banger, as the rising star, Khamzat Chimaev faces off against a dangerous veteran fighter in Nate Diaz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Co-Main event gets Jingliang Li, who is going to face a test in another seasoned veteran, Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson, who is trying to pick up from his losing streak against the very top of the division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With even 5 fights on the main card and 8 more on the prelims, we have to take a deep dive into these match-ups, as we have one pretty interesting fight card ahead of us this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can check all the\u00a0UFC\/MMA<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>bets, the analysis of each fighter, and the final bet you can make in this fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279 \u2013 Chimaev vs. Diaz \u2013 Betting Odds and Free Picks \u2013 Info<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>Saturday, September 10th, at 6:00 pm ET<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moneyline odds: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khamzat Chimaev -1000 \/ Nate Diaz +500<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jingliang Li -322 \/ Tony Ferguson +248<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevin Holland -200 \/ Daniel Rodriguez +162<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irene Aldana -181 \/ Macy Chiasson +146<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnny Walker +162 \/ Ion Cutelaba -200<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hakeem Dawodu -222 \/ Julian Erosa +178<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jailton Almeida -714 \/ Anton Turkalj +485<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamie Pickett -131 \/ Denis Tiuliulin +107<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jake Collier -434 \/ Chris Barnett +325<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norma Dumont -416 \/ Danyelle Wolf +310<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chad Anheliger +140 \/ Heili Alateng -172<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elise Reed +132 \/ Melissa Martinez -163<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darian Weeks -128 \/ Yohan Lainesse +105<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: <\/strong>Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Khamzat Chimaev<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev<\/strong> has surged up to No. 3 in the welterweight rankings after defeating Gilbert Burns by unanimous decision in one of the most thrilling fights of the year in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That back-and-forth battle against the former No. 2 contender in Burns was the first real test of Chimaev’s career after he finished his first four UFC opponents with ease by landing a total of 112 significant strikes and absorbing just one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chimaev <\/strong>has a perfect 11-0 in his MMA career and has racked up five wins and five Performance of the Night or Fight of Night bonuses since joining the UFC<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also competing at middleweight, the 28-year-old has incredible strength for this division and is an elite wrestler with heavy hands and brutal ground-and-pound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Nate Diaz<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Diaz <\/strong>is an MMA legend who has been competing in the UFC<\/strong> since 2007 and holds the promotion record for post-fight award bonuses with 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the 37-year-old is well past his prime and has only fought once since the start of 2020, a lopsided decision loss to Leon Edwards last summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a second-degree black belt in BJJ, Diaz <\/strong>is an excellent grappler with 11 career wins by submission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But he is more famous for his durability, cardio, and ability to wage an all-out war with his volume striking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While Diaz\u2019s supporters will be excited to see their favorite fighter end his UFC career with a W, this bout has all the makings of a one-sided smash fest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Californian is a gifted grappler and has an endless gas tank, but wrestling has always been his Achilles heel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has been ragged dolled and controlled by good wrestlers in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now he will fight the biggest, and best wrestler in the division on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diaz <\/strong>has only been legitimately stopped by strikes once in the UFC<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a good chance Chimaev <\/strong>puts on a Khabib Nurmagomedov-like display that forces the referee to save Diaz <\/strong>from himself at UFC 279<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: <\/strong>Jingliang Li vs. Tony Ferguson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Jingliang Li<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Li Jingliang is fresh off a second-round knockout win against Muslim Salkhov in July which allowed him to bounce back from a lopsided loss to Khamzat Chimaev last October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cLeech\u201d is one of the most rock-solid fighters at welterweight, the division that his opponent will be debuting in for this fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Tony Ferguson<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tony \u201cEl Cucuy\u201d Ferguson is a lightweight legend who made the move up to 170 pounds after an ugly loss to Michael Chandler in May where he was knocked out cold by a front kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The one-time lightweight champ has lost four straight, every fight he was dominated in, and in the last, he suffered what will likely be the knockout of the year in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jingliang Li vs. Tony Ferguson Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jingliang brings a trump card that could be problematic for Ferguson in his legit power. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering how Ferguson has taken power shots in recent years, and the fact he will be facing a heavier hitter, this could be a short night for the former champ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: <\/strong>Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Kevin Holland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Holland was struggling to make any progress in the crowded middleweight division and recently dropped to 170 pounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results speak for themselves, to the tune of two straight victories with two second-round finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Daniel Rodriguez<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For the 16-2 Rodriguez, a former \u201cContender Series\u201d standout who joined the promotion back in early 2020, this fight can help him to prove a point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He improved to 6-1 inside the Octagon by outpointing veteran bruiser Kevin Lee at UFC Vegas 35 to notch his third straight win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Holland versus Rodriguez should be an absolute barn burner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both are double tough and very skilled strikers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a chance the striking could be a wash between the two, so look for \u201cTrailblazer\u201d to show off his new grappling skills and beat \u201cD-Rod\u201d with a complete MMA attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: <\/strong>Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Irene Aldana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Aldana is perhaps the least interesting contender at 135 pounds who doesn\u2019t have at least one loss to Amanda Nunes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After knocking out Ketlen Vieira, she seemed to be on the fast track to a title shot, but then the Holly Holm defeat completely shattered her momentum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She rebounded well last time out, but Aldana still needs another big win to re-assert herself into the title mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Macy Chiasson<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Chiasson has talent herself, but The Ultimate Fighter champion has struggled to build consistent momentum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bouncing between weight classes, Chiasson has a solid UFC record but hasn\u2019t yet scored a signature victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is a pretty comparable match-up to Aldana\u2019s last fight opposite Yana Kunitskaya. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Kunitskaya, Chiasson is probably going to pursue the clinch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her best chance at victory involves hanging onto Aldana and preventing boxing exchanges at a distance while landing small shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to her last fight, Aldana has to punish her opponent’s attempts to crash forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aldana should be sticking her jab and moving her feet, making Chiasson work to catch up to her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the process, Aldana should be looking to line up her money shot: that left hook that can end the fight if it lands right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: <\/strong>Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cutelaba<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Johnny Walker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Walker started very hot and climbed into the Top 15 quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once there, however, the opposition started touching his chin, and things have largely fallen apart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though still ranked at No. 13, Walker has lost four of his last five bouts and is in major need of a win here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Ion Cutelaba<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cutelaba enters this match-up as the unranked man, 1-1-1 in his previous three contests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Hulk\u201d is talented, but fans have been speculating about whether or not the 28-year-old puncher can put it all together for around five years now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cutelaba has just never been able to build a true win streak inside the Octagon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cutelaba Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This feels like a very reasonable, if dangerous, match-up for Cutelaba. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walker has consistently struggled with forwarding pressure and takedowns, and Cutelaba has the skill and aggression to make that happen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, walking into a flying knee would derail that plan, so keeping his hands up while pressuring would be wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cutelaba tends to start fast, and that works in this match-up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If he forces Walker to wrestle hard right away, Walker\u2019s early explosiveness will be wasted on something other than punching \u201cThe Hulk\u201d in the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, if both men are a bit tired, Cutelaba\u2019s chances of catching Walker\u2019s chin with a big swing make him our pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: <\/strong>Hakeem Dawodu vs. Julian Erosa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Hakeem Dawodu<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

After dropping his UFC debut in a shock upset against Danny Henry, Hakeem Dawodu battled his way to five consecutive Octagon victories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though he fell short against Movsar Evloev in Glendale, \u201cMean\u201d returned to the win column by out-striking Mike Trizano eight months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Julian Erosa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJuicy J\u2019s\u201d return to the Octagon after two years away resulted in three consecutive defeats and another ignominious exit from the world\u2019s largest fight promotion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Undaunted, he now sits at 4-1 in his last five UFC bouts, three of those wins inside the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His 23 professional finishes are split 12\/11 between submissions and knockouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hakeem Dawodu vs. Julian Erosa Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Erosa has become surprisingly adept at scoring comeback finishes lately, and he\u2019s going to need one here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dawodu has the Muay Thai chops to eat \u201cJuicy J\u201d alive on the feet and sufficiently strong takedown defense to keep Erosa\u2019s submission skills completely out of the equation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He doesn\u2019t slow down either, so Erosa can\u2019t bank on steadily overwhelming him with volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All signs point to Hakeem performing a clinical dissection, taking advantage of Erosa\u2019s historically poor defense to tear apart his head, body, and legs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A club-and-sub from Erosa isn\u2019t totally out of the question, as we saw in Dawodu\u2019s debut, but it\u2019s likelier that Dawodu chops him down for a mid- or late-round finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: <\/strong>Jailton Almeida vs. Anton Turkalj<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Jailton Almeida<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Unbeaten since a 5-2 pro start, Jailton Almeida secured a UFC contract with a dominant submission of Nasrudin Nasrudinov on Contender Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After smashing Danilo Marques in his promotional debut, he moved up to Heavyweight to choke out Parker Porter three months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of his wins have come by stoppage, 10 of those via submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Anton Turkalj<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sweden\u2019s Anton Turkalj (8-0) racked up three first-round finishes under the Brave CF banner en route to Contender Series, one of them via 13-second spinning back fist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPleasure Man\u201d was unable to do the same to Acacio dos Santos, but still walked away with his first professional decision win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jailton Almeida vs. Anton Turkalj Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Even if Almeida doesn\u2019t immediately decide to take things to the ground, Turkalj\u2019s lack of head movement means that Jailton can hold his own on his feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This lasts as long as Almeida wants it to and, once he\u2019s had his fun and decides to take down Turkalj, he\u2019ll find the latter\u2019s neck in a hurry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: <\/strong>Jamie Pickett vs. Denis Tiuliulin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Jamie Pickett<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Three-time Contender Series veteran, Jamie Pickett, evened up his UFC record at 2-2 with consecutive decisions over Laureano Staropoli and Joseph Holmes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This set up a clash with fellow DWCS graduate Kyle Daukaus, who put away \u201cThe Nightwolf\u201d with a buzzer-beating d\u2019arce choke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Denis Tiuliulin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Denis Tiuliulin (10-6) rode a 4-1 run into his UFC debut, which saw him step up on short notice to meet Contender Series graduate, Aliaskhab Khizriev. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

His efforts couldn\u2019t match his ambitions, succumbing to a rear-naked choke midway through the second round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eight of his 10 professional wins have come in form of knockouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamie Pickett vs. Denis Tiuliulin Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

After five UFC bouts, it is still difficult to be sure about what Pickett does well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He\u2019s rangy, durable and a functional wrestler, but he hasn\u2019t done anything memorable since blowing up Jhonoven Pati on Contender Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, \u201crangy, durable, and a functional wrestler\u201d may be enough to carry him past Tiuliulin, a one-dimensional striker with awful takedown defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Pickett can stay busy and mix in the occasional takedown without getting drawn into a slugfest, he\u2019s got the tools to neutralize Tiuliulin and get back on track in the Octagon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: UFC 279: <\/strong>Jake Collier vs. Chris Barnett<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Jake Collier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jake Collier has alternated losses and wins for the entirety of his nearly seven-year Octagon career, starting with a head-kick knockout loss to Vitor Miranda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

His 2022 efforts have seen him choke out Chase Sherman and lose a hugely controversial split decision to Andrei Arlovski, his second split defeat in three fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Chris Barnett<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Chris Barnett bounced back from an unsuccessful UFC debut by smashing Gian Villante with a bonus-winning wheel kick at UFC 268. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next came a clash with Contender Series graduate, Martin Buday, who walked away with a technical decision win after an illegal strike in the third round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All 17 of his finishes have come by knockout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jake Collier vs. Chris Barnett Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve gotta feel for Collier because he was plenty competitive against Felipe and there wasn\u2019t a single media outlet that scored the Andrei Arlovski fight against him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, there shouldn\u2019t be too much controversy here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though Barnett always has the potential to score an out-of-nowhere finish, Collier\u2019s striking fundamentals far outstrip \u201cHuggy Bear\u2019s,\u201d and he knows how to use his height and reach advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There just doesn\u2019t seem to be a whole lot that Barnett can threaten Collier with outside of low-percentage kills hots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether striking at the range or using the wrestling skills he\u2019s shown of late, Collier out-classes Barnett for the full 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: <\/strong>Norma Dumont vs. Danyelle Wolf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Norma Dumont<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

After suffering a knockout loss to Megan Anderson in her UFC debut, Norma Dumont (7-2) got back on track by winning three straight, including a five-round main event against Aspen Ladd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That momentum wasn\u2019t enough to carry her past Macy Chiasson, though, as the former The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) winner out-dueled her to a split decision win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Danyelle Wolf<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Danyelle Wolf (1-0) put together an impressive list of accomplishments in amateur boxing before turning her talents to mixed martial arts (MMA) when the Olympics excluded her weight class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her professional debut came on Contender Series, where she took a controversial decision over unbeaten Taneisha Tennant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She fights for the first time in almost two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norma Dumont vs. Danyelle Wolf Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For Wolf\u2019s sake, she better have improved during her time away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dumont beats the Contender Series iteration of Wolf without issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because the latter was very fortunate to escape with the victory, showing both a limited striking arsenal outside of jabs and crosses and a weak bottom game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on that performance, Dumont can hold her own on the feet and has shown off enough wrestling skills to ruin Wolf\u2019s day on the mat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: <\/strong>Chad Anheliger vs. Heili Alateng<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Chad Anheliger<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Chad Anheliger followed his knockout of future TUF finalist, Brady Hiestand, with an upset split decision over Muin Gafarov on the Contender Series. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

His subsequent UFC debut pitted him against Jesse Strader, whom he stopped violently late in the third round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He\u2019s knocked out seven professional foes and submitted three others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Heili Alateng<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Alateng started his UFC career strong with decisions over Batgerel Danaa and Ryan Benoit, only to suffer a one-sided loss to Casey Kenney and a unanimous draw against Gustavo Lopez. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Mongolian Knight\u201d returned to the win column dramatically in April 2022, however, knocking out Kevin Croom in just 47 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chad Anheliger vs. Heili Alateng Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This seems like a profoundly unfavorable matchup for Anheliger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alateng has proven himself powerful enough to hurt Anheliger, who spent two rounds getting out-landed by the technically limited Jesse Strader, and also boasts a strong offensive wrestling game that he used to earn his first two Octagon victories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting taken down five times by a capable grappler in Gafurov is one thing, but surrendering four takedowns to Strader is a serious red flag for Anheliger\u2019s ability to keep it on the feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anheliger can\u2019t even bank on out-working Alateng when the latter can bring him to the mat whenever things get hairy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: <\/strong>Elise Reed vs. Melissa Martinez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Elise Reed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Elise Reed \u2014 a former CFFC champion \u2014 put a UFC debut loss to Sijara Eubanks behind her to upset Cory McKenna via split decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two months later, she faced Sam Hughes, who overpowered Reed with wrestling and ground-and-pound for a third-round stoppage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Melissa Martinez<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One fight into her professional career, Melissa Martinez took her talents to Combate, ending four of her first five promotion bouts inside the distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her efforts earned her a title shot against Desiree Yanez, which \u201cSuper Melly\u201d made the most of with a split decision win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This marks her first MMA bout in nearly three years, taking a hiatus to focus on kickboxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elise Reed vs. Melissa Martinez Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Reed likely beats the last version of Martinez who entered the cage because \u201cSuper Melly\u201d had clear power and potential; however, she was far from a finished product and would have struggled with Reed\u2019s more polished kickboxing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thing is, “that” Martinez was from 2019, and she\u2019s spent the last three years practicing pure striking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, we are all expecting a much better Martinez come fight night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC 279: <\/strong>Darian Weeks vs. Yohan Lainesse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Darian Weeks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Darian Weeks\u2019 short-notice UFC debut saw him fight Bryan Barberena to a competitive decision loss at the APEX. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He got no favors in his second effort, which saw him drop another decision to unbeaten Irishman, Ian Machado Garry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He\u2019s ended all five of his professional wins inside of two rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Yohan Lainesse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yohan Lainesse went from finishing Evan Cutts for CFFC\u2019s Welterweight title to crushing Justin Burlinson in 97 seconds on Contender Series. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He then started strong in his promotional debut against Gabe Green but succumbed to \u201cGifted\u2019s\u201d pressure late in the second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darian Weeks vs. Yohan Lainesse Final Betting Analysis:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Weeks just hasn\u2019t impressed for real in the octagon \u2014 that wrestling of his wasn\u2019t sufficient to neutralize Barberena and he had very little to offer Garry on the feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lainesse has a clear edge in punching power and enough grappling chops of his own to keep Weeks from grinding out a win on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s true for the first round, at least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question is how long Lainesse can keep that up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He\u2019s burned himself out in record time before, and considering Weeks managed to land more than 100 significant strikes on Barberena, that gas tank will be taxed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, he should be able to do enough damage early and survive late to eke out the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chimaev vs. Diaz Betting Pick:<\/strong> Khamzat Chimaev<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Li vs. Ferguson Betting Pick:<\/strong> Jiangliang Li<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Holland vs. Rodriguez Betting Pick:<\/strong> Kevin Holland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aldana vs. Chiasson Betting Pick:<\/strong> Irene Aldana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Walker vs. Cutelaba Betting Pick:<\/strong> Ion Cutelaba<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dawodu vs. Erosa Betting Pick:<\/strong> Hakeem Dawodu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Almeida vs. Turkalj Betting Pick:<\/strong> Jailton Almeida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pickett vs. Tiuliulin Betting Pick:<\/strong> Denis Tiuliulin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Collier vs. Barnett Betting Pick:<\/strong> Jake Collier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dumont vs. Wolf Betting Pick:<\/strong> Norma Dumont<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anheliger vs. Alateng Betting Pick: <\/strong>Heili Alateng<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reed vs. Martinez Betting Pick:<\/strong> Melissa Martinez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Weeks vs. Lainesse Betting Pick:<\/strong> Yohan Lainesse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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