Matt Brown and Diego Sanchez is a fight that has zero title implications. They’re both unranked, and probably closing in on the end of their careers. But man, their fight this Saturday sure seems like a lot of fun. Like, dark horse Fight of the Year fun. Because when it comes to putting on a show for the fans, nobody really does it like these two.
It’s a matchup that should should have tons of action, and definitely one you can profit on. Let’s take a look at the UFC odds at BookMaker.eu and break it all down.
UFC Odds at BookMaker.eu
Matt Brown -355
Diego Sanchez +275
Over/under 2.5 rounds, over +125, under -145
Fight Preview
Ever wish that UFC fighters would do more rock’em sock’em robot impersonations? Then you’re in luck, because that’s how these guys roll. In particular, Diego Sanchez has been in a few of the most memorable fights in the promotion’s history. True to his Mexican roots, “The Dream” will bite down on his mouthpiece at any time and just start swinging.
Because of Sanchez’s brawling tendencies, it’s easy to overlook the fact that he’s a pretty damn good wrestler. While his physical strength has seriously diminished, the 35-year old is still ruthless when it comes to chasing takedowns. He might not land them at as high a rate as he used to, but it can be exhausting trying to fight off such a relentless wrestler - especially one with endless cardio.
The wrestling presents the easiest path to victory against Matt Brown, who is definitely vulnerable to takedowns. Still, keeping him there isn’t easy for anyone not named Demian Maia. Like Sanchez, Brown possesses immaculate cardio, and carries out an offensive attack from any position. If he’s on his back, he’ll keep moving his hips, winging elbows and throwing out subs in order to create scrambles.
And if this stays on the feet, then grab some popcorn and enjoy the show. Brown is one of the foremost practitioners of the zombie style of striking, marching forward, eating strikes and returning them with aplomb until his opponent wilts. When “The Immortal” is in a groove, it’s akin to something like Steph Curry catching fire - you drop everything, call your friends and tell them to tune in.
UFC Betting Tips
Trying to predict a matchup with such reckless fighters can be tricky. Sanchez especially has a tendency to throw everything out the window in the third round and challenge his foes to a mano-a-mano haymaker match, whether he’s winning or losing. However, his advantage in wrestling should be the differencemaker in this matchup, and his price as a huge underdog makes him an attractive play.
UFC Odds Pick: Sanchez to win at +275
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UFC Fight Night 120 takes place on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the TED Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Virginia. The main card airs live on FS1 starting 9 p.m. ET.
