Former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar (22-5, 7 KOs, 4 SUBs) will meet undefeated Brian Ortega (13-0, two KOs, 7 SUBs) at UFC 222 on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card airs live on pay-per-view starting 10 p.m. ET after the FS1 prelims. Bet on the most current UFC chances at BookMaker.eu and get the latest previews, predictions and selections today.
God bless Frankie Edgar. Instead of sitting on the sidelines and waiting patiently for his title shot against Max Holloway — that was probably what 99 percent of fighters could have done — that the former lightweight champ is electing to remain with this Saturday’s UFC 222 card at vegas. Not only is he denying his guaranteed title shot, he is meeting arguably the hottest fighter in the division, the undefeated Brian Ortega.
Cruising the messageboards, I have seen a lot of fan love for Edgar for being a»real» fighter. It is 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 chance in the strap. Let’s not forget how much more a fighter stands to make not only 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 have got among the division’s most seasoned scrappers fulfilling among it’s most dangerous BJJ players. How should you wager this battle? Let us take a peek at the UFC odds at BookMaker.eu, break down the matchup and go over your best betting options.
UFC Odds at BookMaker.eu
Brian Ortega +170
Frankie Edgar -215
Fight goes/doesn’t move to conclusion -230/+170
Odds Analysis
Edgar started 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 providing Edgar a ton of respect, despite Ortega stealing the show with a beastly triumph over Cub Swanson in his last outing.
I’d anticipate a flood of late bets on Ortega, as his potential is too tantalizing to ignore. It’s impossible not to believe you’re looking at a future champion when you watch him fight. Although Edgar is undoubtedly the best opponent’s he is faced,»The Answer» is also 36 and a bit past his prime.
Matchup Analysis
There is a noticeable size difference between the two. Although Edgar is a former lightweight, he is a small enough 145er that there’s been rumblings of him dropping down to bantamweight. By comparison, Ortega is a massive featherweight who must cut considerable pounds to make the limit. Against Swanson, who’s by no means small, Ortega looked like he had been in another weight class.
But Frankie’s made a career out of beating larger dudes. His skillset is extremely well-rounded, and it begins with topnotch footwork and wrestling. On the toes, Frankie is in perpetual motion, moving in and out, side to side, into array and slipping out while peppering competitions with head-body hitting combinations. The man wouldn’t be out of place inside a squared circle.

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