The UFC usually does a good job with its prelim cards, and UFC Fight Night 87 is no exception. This Saturday’s appetizer course serves up a few up-and-coming prospects, some slugfests and even a top-5 contender. Let’s break down the odds.
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LIGHTWEIGHTS
Chris Wade +170
Rustam Khabilov -220
Over/under 2.5 rounds, over -220, under +180
PICK: Wade UD Khabilov
Undefeated in the UFC, Chris Wade takes a step up in competition against a tough wrestler in Rustam Khabilov. It’s easy to assume that the American will be ground into powder against the grinder, but Wade is a strong wrestler in his own right and a better athlete to boot. Plus, he’s got a talent for making his opponents brawl -- and he’s fantastic under fire.
Lightweights
Jon Tuck vs. Josh Emmett
ODDS COMING SOON
Emmett replaces the injured Nick Hein on just four days notice to face Jon Tuck, who is 3-3 inside the octagon. Although Tuck is nothing special, it’s impossible to have any faith in Emmett, who will be taking his first fight inside the octagon. To his credit, he trains with Team Alpha Male and is 9-0 in outside promotions.
Flyweights
Kyoji Horiguchi -495
Neil Seery +395
Over/under 2.5 rounds, over -220, under +185
Former title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi is currently ranked No. 5, and was able to bounce back from a lopsided loss to champion Demetrious Johnson with a win over Chico Camus. He’s still just 25 years old, so there’s plenty of time left for him to improve and make another run at the belt. He’s known for his sick power, something which sets him apart from his flyweight peers. Seery is a five-fight UFC vet and a mid-level guy at best, making this effectively a stay-busy fight for the Horiguchi.
Lightweights
Reza Madadi +150
Yan Cabral -175
Over/under 2.5 rounds, over -200, under +175
Grappling specialist Yan Cabral is having a tough time adjusting to the UFC. After winning his first nine fights by submission in outside promotions, Cabral is just 2-2 inside the octagon. The Brazilian will try to put together his first UFC winning streak against former prison convict Reza Madadi, who lost a decision to Norman Parke in his first fight out of the can. Cabral needs to prove he can beat guys like Madadi if he wants to be a threat in a stacked 155-pound division.
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Access live betting lines now at BookMaker sportsbook! You can even wager on sporting events as they unfold on television with BookMaker’s live betting platform. Money lines, totals, props and money line are all available now. UFC Fight Night Rotterdam takes place May 8, 2016 at the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam Netherlands. The card will air on FOX Sports 1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.
