The UFC Fight Night 82 prelims has a few solid fights to warm us up for the main card. Tune in for a feature fight between Josh Burkman and K.J. Noons, a heavyweight barnburner, the debut of a knockout artist and one of MMA’s most well-traveled veterans. Let’s take a quick glimpse at the appetizer course of the night.
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Welterweights
Josh Burkman -195
K.J. Noons +140
Over/under 2.5 rounds, over -125, under +105
Former Elite XC champion K.N. Noons continues his foray into the welterweight division with a matchup against veteran Josh Burkman. Noons has always been an visual pleasing fighter, with crisp technical boxing and slick footwork. Burkman, now a two-time UFC fighter, fought his way back into promotion after toiling for nearly six years in smaller promotions. However, he has yet to win in his second stint, coming up short in three bouts.
Both men should be desperate for a win, as their stock has been diminishing quickly. They still have recognizable names, but that counts for less with the mounting losses.
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Heavyweights
Derrick Lewis -125
Damian Grabowski +145
Over/under 1.5 rounds, over +110, under -130
Former M-1 Global heavyweight champion Damian Grabowski will make his heavyweight debut against Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis, who modus operandi is kill or be killed. We all know that Lewis is on the roster to entertain fans with knockouts, but Grabowski is somewhat of an unknown. In a thin heavyweight division, any new talent is a person to watch.
We do know that Grabowski is a savvy submission artist, with 11 SUBs in 20 career victories. And as is the case with any big man, he’s got some power to boot.
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Welterweights
Mike Pyle +140
Sean Spencer -165
Over/under 2.5 rounds, over -115, under -105
At 40 years old with over 35 fights, Mike Pyle has been around the block a few times. He’s one of the most experienced welterweights on the roster and a BJJ ace. However, he’s on a two-fight losing streak and in need of a win. Sean Spencer is trying to bounce back from a controversial split decision loss to Cathal Pendred and is still trying to make his mark in the sport. Collecting a scalp from a vet like Pyle would go a long way.
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Light Heavyweights
Misha Cirkunov -920
Alex Nicholson +620
Over/under 1.5 rounds, over +195, under -230
Misha Cirkunov is on a five fight win streak including his UFC debut victory over Daniel Jolly in his most recent outing. The Latvian import is now set to welcome newcomer Alex Nicholson to the octagon. Nicholson is a knockout artist, with five KOs in his six career victories, so expect him to come out swinging to make a statement in his debut. At 25 years old, Nicholson’s youth is a welcome addition to an aging 205-pound class.
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Access live betting lines at BookMaker Sportsbook and start wagering now. With our live betting options, you can also wager on sporting events as they unfold on television with BookMaker’s live betting platform. UFC Fight Night 82 takes place on Saturday, February 6, 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Nevada. The main card will be televised on pay-per-view following the prelims on FOX Sports 1.
