Former lightweight winner Frankie Edgar (22-5, 7 KOs, 4 SUBs) will fulfill undefeated Brian Ortega (13-0, two KOs, 7 SUBs) at UFC 222 on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card airs live on pay-per-view starting 10 p.m. ET following the FS1 prelims. Bet on the latest UFC chances at BookMaker.eu and find the most recent previews, predictions and selections today.
God bless Frankie Edgar. Instead of sitting on the sidelines and waiting for his title shot against Max Holloway – that was probably what 99 percent of fighters would have done – the former lightweight champ is electing to stay with this Saturday’s UFC 222 card in vegas. Not only is he denying his guaranteed title shot, but he is meeting arguably the hottest fighter in the division, the undefeated Brian Ortega.
Cruising the messageboards, I have seen a great deal of fan love for Edgar for being a”real” fighter. It’s difficult not to agree, especially once you’ve got guys like Tyron Woodley who sat out for a year and a half to receive his opportunity in the strap. Let’s not forget how much more a fighter stands to create not just in a title fight, but in sponsorship opportunities as the winner. But Edgar has always been a rival, and in his words, he”was sick of not fighting”.
So we’ve got one of the branch’s most seasoned scrappers fulfilling among it is most dangerous BJJ players. How should you wager this battle? Let us take a peek at the UFC chances at BookMaker.eu, break the matchup and go over your best betting choices.
UFC Odds at BookMaker.eu
Brian Ortega +170
Frankie Edgar -215
Fight goes/doesn’t go to decision -230/+170
Odds Analysis
Edgar opened as more than a 2-1 favorite, and his money lineup has hovered across the -200 to -215 range. Ortega can be found anywhere from +150 to +170. Oddsmakers are giving Edgar a ton of respect, despite Ortega stealing the show with a beastly win over Cub Swanson in his final outing.
I’d expect a flood of late stakes on Ortega, as his potential is too tantalizing to ignore. It’s impossible not to think you’re looking at a future champion when you watch him fight. Although Edgar is undoubtedly the best opponent’s he’s faced,”The Answer” can be 36 plus a little past his prime.
Matchup Analysis
There is a noticeable size difference between both. Although Edgar is a former lightweight, he’s a small enough 145er that there’s been rumblings of him falling down to bantamweight. In contrast, Ortega is a huge featherweight who has to cut serious pounds to create the limit. Against Swanson, who is by no means small, Ortega looked like he had been in a different weight class.
However, Frankie’s made a career out of beating bigger dudes. His skillset is extremely well-rounded, and it begins with topnotch footwork and wrestling. On the feet, Frankie is in perpetual movement, moving in and out, side to side, into range and slipping out while peppering competitions with head-body punching combinations. The man would not be out of place within a squared circle.

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