UFC betting online: It’s been nearly a year since John Dodson (16-6, 8 KOs, 2 SUBs) has stepped in the octagon, but the former title challenger is ready to get back into title contention.
He’ll be faced against the veteran Zach Makovsky (19-5, 1 KO, 6 SUBs), who could vault up the rankings with a convincing win against the respected Dodson. The fight takes place on one of the most stacked UFC cards in recent memory, featuring two title fights and a number of high-ranking fighters.
Check Bookmaker’s UFC odds for the latest moneylines on Dodson-Makovsky, and expect Dodson to be a significant favorite going into the bout. The over/under on this three-round bout will likely be set at 2.5 rounds, with the over being the more expensive play. Let’s size up the fight and make the educated pick.
Makovsky is a former Bellator and Resurrection Fighting Alliance champion who’s 3-1 in the UFC. He most recently bounced back from a loss to Jussier da Silva with a win over Tim Elliot, and he also owns UFC victories over Scott Jorgenson and Josh Sampo. Currently ranked No. 9 by the UFC, he’s a solid fighter all around, although not really one to finish a fight.
Dodson is arguably the hardest puncher in the division, and he’s got astonishing knockout power for a guy that fights at 125 pounds. He’s also an extremely fast and athletic dude, and can claim to be the only man to win a round against flyweight champion and pound-for-pound stalwart Demetrious Johnson. If he’s fully recovered from a blown ACL, a rematch with Johnson seems inevitable.
If you bet with Bookmaker’s Dodson-Makovsky odds, stick with Dodson. He’s 7-1 with four KOs in his past eight fights, and is in a class above Makovsky. There’s nothing wrong with Makovsky’s game, but he simply doesn’t have the speed and power to counter a fully healthy Dodson over three rounds. The pick here is Dodson to win by unanimous decision.
Get the latest John Dodson vs. Zach Makovsky odds when you sign into Bookmaker’s UFC sportsbook. Prop bets like how the fight will be finished usually become available a few days before fight night – don’t forget to check Bookmaker’s daily updates! UFC 187 – Johnson vs. Cormier takes place May 23, 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be televised on pay-per-view starting 10 p.m. ET.
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