UFC 302 Main Card Preview Betting Odds and Trends
UFC 302 is gearing up to showcase an action-packed main card, featuring top-tier matchups across various weight classes. From fighter backgrounds to betting odds and trends, here's a comprehensive overview of what to expect from this highly anticipated event.
Main Card Lineup
Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier
Fight Preview: Reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is set to defend his title against the veteran contender Dustin Poirier. With Makhachev currently favored at -450 and Poirier positioned as the underdog at +350, the implied probability indicates an 81.82% win likelihood for Makhachev.
Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa
Fight Preview: Former middleweight champion Sean Strickland will face fan-favorite Brazilian striker Paulo Costa in a highly anticipated matchup. Strickland is currently favored at -190, while Costa is positioned as the underdog at +165.
Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
Fight Preview: Kevin Holland is scheduled to go head-to-head with Micha? Oleksiejczuk in what promises to be an electrifying middleweight bout. Holland is favored at -230, with Oleksiejczuk positioned as the underdog at +176.
Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov
Fight Preview: The main card will also feature a heavyweight matchup between Jailton Almeida and Alexander Romanov. Almeida is currently favored at -230, while Romanov is positioned as the underdog at +245.
The main card will also include several other compelling matchups, including Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski, Cesar Almeida vs. Roman Kopylov, Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki, Phil Rowe vs. Jake Matthews, Niko Price vs. Alex Morono, Mickey Gall vs. Bassil Hafez, Ailin Perez vs. Joselyne Edwards, and Nyamjargal Tumendemberel vs. Andre Lima.
Fighter Backgrounds
Key Fighter Records and Weight Classes
Islam Makhachev: 25-1-0, Lightweight
Dustin Poirier: 30-8-0, Lightweight
Sean Strickland: 28-6-0, Middleweight
Paulo Costa: 14-3-0, Middleweight
Kevin Holland: 25-11-0, Middleweight
Micha? Oleksiejczuk: 19-7-0, Middleweight
Jailton Almeida: 20-3-0, Heavyweight
Alexander Romanov: 17-2-0, Heavyweight
Betting Odds and Trends
Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier: Makhachev (-450), Poirier (+350)
Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa: Strickland (-190), Costa (+165)
Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk: Holland (-230), Oleksiejczuk (+176)
Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov: Almeida (-230), Romanov (+245)
Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski: Brown (-145), Zaleski (+115)
Betting Trends
The betting trends indicate a strong favor for Makhachev in his matchup against Poirier, with an implied probability of 81.82% for Makhachev.
With a stacked lineup, intriguing fighter backgrounds, and significant betting trends, UFC 302 is poised to deliver an unforgettable night of MMA action.
