It’s another weekend of top-flight UFC action from the Apex in Las Vegas, with this week’s fight card featuring a main event of Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker – two top five ranked lightweights looking to move up for a title shot.
Poirier is the favorite at -225, but with seven wins in his last eight bouts, no one is sleeping on Hooker at +180. Both fighters are looking for that one signature win that will put them into contention.
Poirier has been around for years and is very popular on the circuit. But Hooker has the advantage in height, reach, and striking ability.
It’s a big fight, and Poirier has the advantage when it comes to performing in the spotlight. That’s why he’s the favorite.
But this matchup feels like it’s closer than the odds would suggest. For that reason, Hooker at +180 feels like the better bet. If Poirier was paying at -150, he’d be the bet. But at -225, it simply isn’t worth it.
Full Fight Card
Of course, Poirier vs. Hooker is just the main event. There is an entire card of fights that can be wagered on before the two of them get into the octagon.
- Jordan Griffin (-106) vs. Youssef Zalal (-114)
- Jinh Yu Frey (+138) vs. Kay Hansen (-175)
- Takashi Soto (-150) vs. Ramiz Brahimaj (+120)
- Sean Woodson (-250) vs. Kyle Nelson (+195)
- Tanner Boser (-112) vs. Philipe Lins (-112)
- Mara Romero Borella (+230) vs. Miranda Maverick (-305)
- Luis Pena (-265) vs. Khama Worthy (+205)
- Gian Villante (+180) vs. Maurice Greene (-230)
- Brendan Allen (-305) vs. Kyle Daukaus (+235)
- Mike Perry (-286) vs. Mickey Gall (+220)
- Dustin Poirier (-225) vs. Dan Hooker (+180)
Perry vs. Gall is co-headlining the event this weekend, and that isn’t without some controversy. Other than being known names, they haven’t been good.
Perry has lost five of his last seven fights, and Gall’s six wins have come against guys no longer in the UFC. Absolutely anything could happen in that fight.
Other Bouts to Watch
The heavyweight fight between Gian Villante and Maurice Greene isn’t likely to be pretty, but it should be exciting. Greene absolutely needs this win to stay in the good graces of the UFC.
Kay Hansen is just 20 years old but already has six professional wins. She faces her toughest opponent yet in Jinh Yu Frey but comes in as the favorite.
And Luis Pena is the heavy favorite against Khama Worthy, who comes in on a five-match win streak. At +205, Worthy makes for a very appealing bet.
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