UFC 299 action will take place on the 10th of March at the Kaseya Center in Miami, where Sean O’Malley will attempt to defend his title belt against Marlon Vera. We will look at this and 2 additional fights from a betting angle.
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SEAN O’MALLEY vs. MARLON VERA
Bantamweight Title Bout:
Sean O’Malley is an American fighter who is known for his clean and effective striking, he made his debut in the UFC in 2018 and since then he has won 8 of his 10 fights, drawing 1 and his only loss being to Marlon Vera the first time they met in 2020.
O’Malley’s last fight was against Aljamain Sterling, where he dropped him in round 2, claiming the division title at UFC 292 by TKO. He will enter the fight with the betting odds in his favour.
Marlon Vera is a fighter from Ecuador who is know as a veteran in the sport with over 9 years of experience after joining the UFC in 2014. Vera has had plenty of fights in his career and he holds a record of 15-7 in his 22 fights.
His last fight was against Pedro Munhoz where he won by unanimous decision in August last year when he fought on the same card as O’Malley at UFC 292. Although he won the first encounter between the 2 of them, he will be looking for the upset win on this occasion.
BETTING – click here to bet
O’Malley 37/100
Vera 22/10
PREDICTION:
I believe that O’Malley’s striking will be too good for Vera on the night and he will win by TKO in round 3.
DUSTIN POIRIER vs. BENOIT SAINT-DENIS
Lightweight Co-Main Event:
Dustin Poirier is an American fighter who is know for his striking power and grappling abilities. He has been in the UFC since 2011, resulting in an insane amount of fighting time and experience. Poirier has won 4 of his last 6 fights and although his career has spanned over such a long period, he is still in good form.
His most recent fight ended with him losing by TKO in round 2 to Justin Gaethje at UFC 291, he will enter this bout as the underdog.
Benoit Saint-Denis is a French fighter who is known for his balanced fighting talent in the fields of striking and wrestling. He entered the UFC in 2021 and since then he has won 5 and lost 1 of his 6 fights after his debut fight resulting in a loss.
His most recent fight took place in November where he beat Matt Frevola by TKO in round 1 of the fight. Due to his solid form leading up to this fight he will have the betting markets on his side this weekend.
BETTING – click here to bet
Poirier 7/4
Saint-Denis 40/85
PREDICTION:
I think this fight will go the distance with Saint-Denis taking the win by decision.
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MICHAEL PAGE vs. KEVIN HOLLAND
Welterweight Bout:
Michael Page is an English fighter who will be making his UFC debut this weekend when he steps in the octagon with Holland. He has been fighting in the Bellator Institution prior to joining the UFC and his last fight was against Goiti Yamauchi which he won by KO in the first 26 seconds of the fight. Due to it being his debut fight he will be classified as the slight underdog on the night.
Kevin Holland is an American fighter who is know for his Kung Fu fighting style, he hasn’t been on great form as of late, losing 3 of his last 5 fights, with his most recent fight in September ending in a decision loss to Jack Della Maddalena. As the more experienced fighter he will enter the fight as the favourite.
BETTING – click here to bet
Page 23/20
Holland 15/20
PREDICTION:
Kevin Holland to win by decision.
SUGGESTED BETS:
O’Malley vs. Vera
O’Malley by TKO at 12/5, for a bigger price O’Malley in round 3 at 12/1
Poirier vs. Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis by decision at 4/1
Holland vs. Page
Holland by decision at 2/1
Note: All prices correct at time of writing but subject to change.
