Undefeated lightweight Gregor Gillespie (10-0, 4 KOs, 4 SUBs) will meet Jordan Rinaldi (13-5, 1 KO, 8 SUBs) at UFC on FOX 27 on January 27, 2018 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The main card airs live on FOX starting 8 p.m. ET. Bet on the latest UFC odds and get the latest previews, predictions and picks at BookMaker.eu now!
One of the best prospects in the lightweight division is back in action this Saturday. Undefeated Gregor Gillespie will look to improve on his 10-0 record against submission specialist Jordan Rinaldi on the UFC on FOX 27 main card in North Carolina.
For Gillespie, it’s a chance to showcase his prodigious talents and secure a future matchup against a top 15 opponent. But Rinaldi is by no means a tin can, and a very real threat to derail “The New Breed’s” hype.
Let’s take a look at the UFC odds at BookMaker.eu, break down the matchup and go over your best betting options.
UFC Odds at BookMaker.eu
Gregor Gillespie -555
Jordan Rinaldi +425
Over/under 2.5 rounds, over -156, under +131
Matchup Breakdown
This projects to be grapple-fest between two talented practitioners. Gillespie is a former NCAA Division I national wrestling champion and four-time All-American. Rinaldi has racked up eight submissions in 13 career wins.
One might expect Gillespie to be a typical grinder, but his skillset goes far beyond takedowns and GNP. Once he’s on top, the New York native is a smooth guard passer, slickly advancing his position. From full guard to half to side and full mount, Gillespie never passes up an opportunity to unleash a torrent of heavy blows or go for submissions.
Rinaldi is similar to Gillespie in that he’s relentless in his takedown attempts, and he’s opportunistic when it comes to snatching a limb or neck. The problem for Rinaldi is that he’s nowhere near as physically gifted. Against strong athletes like James Moontasri and Abel Trujillo, Rinaldi was unable to break through and suffered losses because of it.
If Rinaldi had trouble with those guys, Gillespie might end up being a nightmare. The only saving grace for him is that if Gillespie is forced to stand, Rinaldi greatly evens the odds. But even then, Gillespie is the much more active striker and could win on output alone.
UFC Betting Tips
Gillespie to win is a safe play, though the price is better suited as a parlay booster. Gillespie averages an astonishing 5.99 takedowns per 15 minutes, and that type of pace will be impossible to match for a midtier fighter like Rinaldi. In the end, this is stepping stone fight for Gillespie, and he should take a convincing victory.
UFC Odds Pick: Parlay Gillespie to win at -555
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UFC on FOX 27 takes place on January 27, 2018 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The main card airs live on FOX starting 8 p.m. ET.
