Israel Adesanya returns to the octagon for a middleweight clash with Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle. The event takes place at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, and streams live on Paramount+.
The middleweight bout will headline the card, which features notable contenders and former champions. There will be high stakes attached to the main event, as Adesanya risks his ranking against the Contender Series alum.
Adesanya enters the main event aiming to snap his three-fight losing skid. After reclaiming the middleweight title with a spectacular knockout victory over Alex Pereira, he been on the receiving end of surprising defeats. His most recent loss stands out, as he lost a 2nd round TKO to Nassourdine Imavov despite performing well.
Pyfer, meanwhile, aims to ascend the UFC rankings sooner than expected. He is riding a three-fight winning streak that includes a win over former TUF winner Kelvin Gastelum. ‘Bodybagz’ was also awarded a Performance of the Night bonus for two of his last three victories.
Despite his losing skid, Adesanya still enters UFC Seattle as the betting favorite.
UFC Seattle: Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer Betting Odds
Israel Adesanya stands as a slight favorite over Joe Pyfer on the latest UFC Seattle betting lines.
According to FanDuel SportsBook, Adesanya enters at -158 to snap his losing skid. A $20 wager on the former middleweight champion to win would return a total payout of $32.66.
Pyfer, the current No. 14 ranked UFC middleweight, sits at +124. A $20 wager on him would yield a total payout of $44.80 if he pulls off an upset.
Adesanya is currently ranked No. 4 in the UFC middleweight rankings, so he has a lot more to lose than Pyfer. The matchmakers will find out whether ‘Bodybagz’ can hold his own with the upper echelon at 185 pounds. On the contrary, they will also learn whether ‘Stylebender’ is still among the division’s best.
Oddsmakers are expecting a relatively long bout. Adesanya is favored to win by decision at +160. They expect him to be more composed and tactical, and stand out on the scorecards.
For Pyfer, his best path to victory is by KO/TKO, listed at +300. Despite the favored outcome, oddsmakers still do not believe the fight will go the distance.
The total rounds prop sits at 3.5 rounds. Over 3.5 rounds stands at -130, while the under is listed at +104.
The prop bet on the fight going the distance is currently listed at +116. In contrast, the fight not going the distance is set at -148.
UFC Seattle: Adesanya vs. Pyfer Main Card Betting Odds
Beyond the main event between Adesanya and Pyfer, UFC Seattle features several appealing matchups for bettors.
In lightweight action, Terrance McKinney face Kyle Nelson in the main card opener. McKinney enters as the -180 favorite, while Nelson stands as a +138 underdog.
In middleweight action, Mansur Abdul-Malik faces Yousri Belgaroui. Abdul-Malik enters as a slight -125 underdog. Belgaroui stands as a -102 favorite.
Featherweights clash as Julian Erosa takes on Lerryan Douglas. Erosa enters as a +250 underdog, while Douglas sits as a -340 favorite.
In welterweight action, Michael Chiesa competes for the final time when he faces Niko Price. Chiesa enters as a heavy -800 favorite, while Price, who accepted the bout on short notice, sits at +480.
The co-main event features a women’s flyweight clash between Maycee Barber and Alexa Grasso. Barber enters as a -188 favorite, while the former women’s flyweight champion stands at +146.
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