UFC betting online: 22-year old Kevin Lee (10-1, 4 SUBs) is quickly becoming a fighter to watch in the loaded lightweight division. “The Motown Phenom” will look to build on a three-fight winning streak when he faces Black House representative James Moontasri (8-2, 3 KOs, 3 SUBs) at UFC Fight Night 71 in San Diego.
Another win for Lee could put him in a matchup against a top-15 opponent.
CURRENT ODDS
Our UFC Fight Night 71 odds have Lee as a big favorite, with a current minus-265 money line. Moontasri is more than a 2-to-1 underdog at plus+220. The over/under is typically posted during fight week, so check later if they’re not yet listed.
IS LEE A FUTURE CONTENDER?
Lee is a former NCAA Division II wrestler who signed with the UFC in 2013 after opening his pro career 7-0. He suffered a decision loss to Al Iaquinta in his promotional debut, but Iaquinta has since gone on to become a top-10 fighter at 155 pounds. Since then, Lee has racked up wins over Jesse Ronson, Jon Tuck and Michel Prizeres.
Moontasri is a former RFA fighter who made his UFC debut in 2014 – a split-decision loss to Joe Ellenberger. RFA has long served as a breeding ground for UFC fighters, and Moontasri proved he belongs in the UFC with a submission win over Cody Pfister in his most recent outing. The finish was his sixth in eight career wins.
All eyes will be on Lee going into the fight, as the 22-year old has the pedigree and athleticism to become a player at 155. If he can add a dynamic striking game to go with his power wrestling, it’ll happen sooner than later.
FIGHT PICKER
If you bet on Lee vs. Moontasri with our online UFC odds, you’ll probably want to stick with Lee. While Moontasri is a solid fighter, his takedown defense is lacking, and that gives Lee a clear blueprint to victory. Don’t forget that his ceiling is far higher than Moontasri’s, and he could probably take this fight standing up as well. The pick to win is Lee by unanimous decision.
At minus-265, it’s an expensive play, so you might want to parlay Lee to win with another sure call to maximize your earnings.
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