
Anthony Smith in a UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
After the announcement of the main fight of the UFC 313, the long-awaited confrontation between Alex Poatán e Magomed Ankalayev, the bookmakers pointed to the Brazilian as the underdog. The light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) emerging as the 'underdog' in the duel became the subject of debate in the field.
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O once challenging of Brazilian grappling, Anthony Smith left the rivalry behind and demonstrated expectations contrary to those of the bets.
“This is crazy [Poatan zebra]. Just listen to the guy’s words. He’s not going to wrestle against Alex. Would you bet on anyone to stand up against Alex Pereira?” Smith told Canadian journalist Ariel Helwani.
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Alex Poatán is about to return to the octagon to defend his title for the fourth time. The Brazilian faces Magomed Ankalayev at the event scheduled for March 8, at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas (USA). Despite being the belt holder, the current light heavyweight champion enters with the status of underdog in the betting.
A. Poatan and M. Ankalaev are light heavyweight standouts. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS
The specialist website 'Best Fight Odds' revealed that the initial odds for the fight place Poatan at odds of 2,30, which means that a victory for the Brazilian would generate a return of 230 dollars for every 100 bet.
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Ankalaev is priced at 1,65, making him the favorite among bookmakers to win the belt for the first time in his UFC career.
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