UFC betting online: Uriah Hall’s – 10-5, 6 KOs, 2 SUBs – new UFC Fight Night 73 opponent could not be any more different than his original matchup. Instead of the injured, experienced Joe Riggs, the flashy Jamaican KO artist will now face Oluwale Bambgose – 5-0, 5 KOs – a fighter with just two years of pro experience. And you know what? This fight looks much more exciting now.
CURRENT ODDS
Check our UFC Fight Night 73 odds for the latest Hall-Bamgbose money lines, and expect Hall to be a massive favorite – starting around minus-300. Bamgbose is in over his head, but he’s punching his ticket into the world’s biggest MMA promotion in the process. The over/under is likely to be set at 1.5 rounds, with the under being the favored bet around minus-150.
LET’S GO HEADHUNTING
Hall is best known for his time on The Ultimate Fighter, where he notched the most sensational knockout in the show’s history with a spinning hook kick. While Hall is a supreme athlete, he’s been inconsistent in the octagon, with a 3-2 record. Many were expecting the flashy striker to quickly a compile a dazzling highlight reel of KOs, but the reality is that Hall has been much more cautious outside of the TUF bubble.
Bamgbose is undefeated in five fights, all of which took place in Ring of Combat. The fact that all of those wins have come by first-round knockout is particularly intriguing. However, beating fringe pros in a regional promotion is nothing like fighting the best in the world in the UFC. The New York native can instantly put himself on the map with a win over a known commodity like Hall.
Hall is in a no-win situation here. Against a no-name rookie like Bambgose, not only does he have to win, he’s got to do it with ease. Luckily for Hall, Bamgbose’s aggressive style should work perfectly in his favor. Expect this to be a quick fight, with somebody getting separated from his senses before the first round is up.
FIGHT ANALYSIS AND PREDICTION
The safe bet is Hall, no matter how expensive he is. While Bamgbose’s KO streak is impressive, he’s way out of his league against a guy like Hall. Without the benefit of a full training camp in the biggest fight of his life, Bamgbose’s best bet is to charge hall and hope for another quick KO before his cardio inevitably runs out. That is not how you beat Hall, whose counterstrikes are blindingly fast and ridiculously powerful. The pick is Hall to win by first-round TKO.
HOW TO BET
Sign in to get the latest Hall vs. Bamgbose odds. Bookmaker offers daily updates to money lines, over/under, prop bets and more, so make sure to lock in your bets should you find a favorable wager. Their bout takes place at UFC Fight Night 73 on August 1, 2015 at the Nashville Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. FOX Sports 1 will televise the main card starting 10 p.m. ET, with prelims on FOX Sports 2 and UFC Fight Pass.
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