In the sports betting world, nothing feels better than correctly picking an underdog to win. It’s something you can brag about, and more importantly, cash out on. With one of the UFC’s biggest events of the year taking place this Saturday, it’s time to start considering the underdog fighters and whether they deserve a bet.
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UFC 193 odds at BookMaker.eu
UNDERDOGS DEAD IN THE WATER:
Holly Holm -1625
Valerie Letourneau -2000
Akbarh Arreola +425
Anthony Perosh +265
Is there anyone that believes that Holm has a realistic chance of beating Rousey? Because I’ve got some magic beans I’d love to pawn. It’s the same case with Valerie Letourneau against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Both title challengers are outclassed and outgunned, physically and technically.
Akbarh Arreola is a mid-level veteran being brought in as a sacrificial lamb for hometown favorite Jake Matthews, who headlines the “Australia vs. the world” prelim portion of the night. Perosh is one of the most plodding 205ers in the division, and his propensity for getting knocked out cold does not bode well in his matchup against Gian Villante, who packs power in his punches.
UNDERDOGS WITH A FIGHTING CHANCE
Antonio Silva +195
Robert Whittaker -110
Kyle Noke +130
Bigfoot Silva nearly beat Mark Hunt in their first match, and there’s no reason why he wouldn’t be able to seal the deal in their second go-round. His ridiculous strength and power make him a real threat, but you’d have to ignore the fact that Hunt is much better technically and is every bit as powerful in his punches as Silva.
Whittaker is a promising 24-year old who will be facing a fighter with one of the highest ceilings in the middleweight division, Uriah Hall. However, Hall’s performances are have been wildly inconsistent, and it’s plausible that he puts on another uninspired performance and lets Whittaker steal it. Noke is pretty evenly matched with Peter Sobotta, and this feels like a tossup.
GOOD UNDERDOG
Jared Rosholt +105
Rosholt is a decorated wrestler facing Stefan Struve, a fighter with terrible takedown defense. Struve is a far better striker, which is why Rosholt will be taking every opportunity to get this fight to the ground. From there, he just has to control two of three rounds from top to nab a decision victory - which is something that seems likely.
HOW TO BET
Access live betting lines from your mobile device at BookMaker Sportsbook! You can wager on sporting events as they unfold on television with BookMaker’s live betting platform. And with our simple payout system, collecting your winnings is quick, easy and painless. UFC 193 takes place this Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Etihiad Stadium in Melbourne, Austrialia. The card will be televised on pay-per-view starting 10 p.m. ET, with the FOX Sports 1 prelims beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
