American mixed martial artist Bryan Battle will duel with Russian Rinat Fakhretdinov at UFC Fight Night 216 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The contest will is a 170Ibs matchup and see the Russian making his second fight in the UFC after debuting earlier in the year. Betting markets have installed Rinat Fakhretdinov as the clear favorite going into the matchup. We review the fighters and select the best odds in this article.
MMA: UFC Welterweight
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States
Date: 17.12.2022, 00:40
Where to watch: ESPN+
Bryan Battle
Bryan “Pooh Bear” is riding a nine-fight win streak stretching from regional promotions, including three wins in his first three UFC fights. The 28-year-old made his UFC debut in 2021 with a second-round submission of Gilbert Urbina. His last fight this August was a first-round KO/TKO of Takashi Sato. Battle made his professional debut in 2019. Since then he has amassed an 8-1 record. He has never been knocked out in professional fights. He has won via five submissions, two knockouts, and three by decision for a 63% finish rate. Having fought all of his career in Middleweight, Battle will prosecute the fight against Rinat Fakhretdinov in the Welterweight class.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 6’ 2”
- Weight: 170 Ib
- Reach: N/A
- Record: 8-1
Rinat Fakhretdinov
Fakhretdinov last lost a fight in 2014. After an eighteen months hiatus, he returned to competition in June when he debuted in the UFC with a win over Greek Andreas Michailidis. The submission win over “The Spartan” extended “Gladiator’s” remarkable win streak to Eighteen matches. At 31 years old, Fakhretdinov is a tough grappler with a lot of experience. Although a debutant against Michalidis, he opened as the favorite in that bout. He is also the favorite going up against Bryan Battle.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 31
- Height: 6’ 0”
- Weight: 170 Ib
- Reach: N/A
- Record: 19-1
Betting Odds
Bryan Battle is a clear underdog with 2.25 odds to win on Bet365. Fakhretdinov to win is listed at 1.66 on Bet365. Betting No that round three will start is priced at 2.35 odds on 1xbet. A yes, goes for 1.56 odds on 1xbet. For rounds betting, over 2.5 is priced at 1.49 odds on Betway. 1.89 odds is the price for under 2.5 rounds on Betway.
