UFC betting online: Masanori Kanehara (25-11, 8 KOs, 10 SUBs) will look to build on a successful UFC debut in a matchup against elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner Rani Yahya (20-8, 16 SUBs) at UFC Fight Night 70.
The two will meet on the undercard of a night headlined by light heavyweight contenders Lyoto Machida and Yoel Romero. While the fight figures to have little impact on the bantamweight title picture, Yahya’s thrilling jiu-jitsu skills are a treat for any MMA fan to witness.
Check Bookmaker’s online UFC odds for the latest Kanehara-Yahya money lines. In this three-round bout, the over/under is likely to be set at 2.5 rounds. Full fight odds are typically posted at the beginning of fight week, with main card fights hitting the books first. I’d expect Yahya to be the favorite going into the matchup, as he’s consistently fought at a higher level in the UFC.
Kanehara is a veteran of Japan’s regional MMA scene, with fights in Sengoku, Pancrase and Deep. From 2011-2013, Kanehara went on a six-fight unbeaten streak before losing by DQ to Toshiaki Kitada at Deep 66 in April 2014. That run was strong enough to earn his way into the UFC, where he beat Alex Caceres by unanimous decision in September 2014.
Yahya returned to the bantamweight decision in April 2014 after six fights at featherweight. His first fight against Johnny Bedford in his return to the division was ruled a no contest due to an accidental headbutt, but Yahya was able to beat Bedford when the two were matched up again in September 2014. The Brazilian is an unpredictable fighter, beating some very good opponents like Mark Hominick, Eddie Wineland and Mike Thomas Brown but also losing to guys like Chad Mendes, Joe Benavidez and Tom Niinimaki.
If you bet on Kanehara vs. Yahya with our online UFC odds, it’s hard to bet against a guy like Yahya. He’s just so damn good at grappling that he could finish at any time. Kanehara is a very good all-around fighter, but all his skills don’t add up to the one elite skill that Yahya possesses. If this fight goes to the ground – which it will – Yahya will be able to control it with ease. The pick here is Yahya to win by submission.
Get the latest Masanori Kanehara vs. Rani Yahya 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 Fight Night 69 takes place on June 27, 2015 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The card will be televised on FOX Sports 1 starting 10 p.m. ET.
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