The first fight on the main card of UFC 282 is the Featherweight bout between two undefeated mixed martial artists. The fight between American Bryce Mitchell and Georgian Ilia Topuria will decide who will stay inside the top ten of the Featherweight rankings. Both fighters have been undefeated since joining the UFC. However, the Georgian striker is a slight favorite going into the bout. UFC 282 holds at the T-mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
MMA: UFC Featherweight
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada
Date: 10.12.2022, 06:00
Where to watch: PPV
Bryce Mitchell
Number 9 in the featherweight rankings, the American fighter is a tenacious wrestler. He is 6-0 in the UFC and was famous for participating in The Ultimate Fighter reality series. His submission victory over Matt Sayles in 2019 earned him Submission of the Year on various websites. This was because it was only UFC's second twister submission victory. The American’s path to victory is wresting and using his famed drive, speed, and strength. Many opponents underrate his speed and strength.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 5’ 9”
- Weight: 145 Ib
- Reach: 70”
- Record: 15-0-0
Ilia Topuria
The German-born Georgian mixed martial artist competes in the Lightweight and Featherweight divisions of the UFC. Although he is still number fourteen in the UFC featherweight rankings, “El Matador” is seen as one of the best prospects in the UFC. To make this fight, the Georgian has had to cut weight to 145 Ib to make this fight. The striker has three KOs in his four fights in the UFC. He made his promotional debut with a decision win over Youssef Halal in October 2020. For his fight in March, he debuted at Lightweight but still secured a second-round KO. With momentum on his side, Topuria will be hoping a win over his opponent will put him in the top ten. At his age, he seems to be a very accomplished fighter.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 25
- Height: 5’ 7”
- Weight: 145 Ib
- Reach: 69”
- Record: 12-0-0
Betting Odds
1xbet has over 2.5 rounds for 1.69 odds. The sportsbook also prices under 2.5 rounds at 2.1 odds. Bet365 prices a KO by Ilia Topuria at 2.37 odds. They also price a Mitchell win by Decision or Technical Decision at 4.00 odds. Betway prices a win for Mitchell at 2.06 odds, while a Topuria win goes for 1.63 odds.
