Cowboy (photo) is favorite in UFC Sao Paulo. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS / MMA Press
Ultimate arrives in Brazil for the last time in 2018 for UFC Fight Night São Paulo. The show takes place on Saturday night (22), at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium and brings a legion of athletes from the country in action. As expected, the betting market was agitated by the show in the capital of São Paulo.
On the main card of the show, the Thiago Marreta e Alex Cowboy are favorites for their disputes. On the other hand, the veteran Rogerio Minotouro is the underdog in the dispute against Sam alvey. Check the predictions for the main card based on the odds Oddsshark.com.
Thiago Marreta x Eryk Anders
The fight between Thiago Marreta e Erik Anders He had to be married in a hurry after the Brazilian's original opponent, Jimi Manuwa, was injured last Monday. Anders, who was recently in Brazil to face Lyoto Machida, accepted the challenge even with so little time to prepare. Both fighters came from the middleweight division (up to 84 kg), and will make their debuts in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg).
Marreta was on a great streak of four wins until he was knocked out by David Branch in April. He recovered by winning Kevin holland by unanimous decision at UFC Los Angeles, just over a month ago. Despite the change of opponent, the Brazilian's strategy remains the same, looking for the knockout. In this way, he obtained 12 of his 18 victories.
Anders also goes through a recovery process. In February, the American suffered the first setback of his career against Lyoto Machida, at UFC Belém, but turned things around six months later, at UFC Lincoln, in which he not only knocked out Tim Williams, but also won the Performance of the Night award. His record is 11 wins and one loss.
Marreta has a subtle favoritism. If successful, the bet on the Brazilian will yield 64%, while the return for a victory for the North American will be R$2,25/R$1,00.
Alex Cowboy x Carlo Pedersoli
The co-main event has the potential to be the most lucrative of the night. For this to happen, North American Carlo Pedersoli will need to overcome the favorite Alex Cowboy, 14th in the welterweight division rankings.
After overcoming the former champion Carlos Condit at UFC Glendale, Cowboy expected to face a stronger opponent. Your original opponent would be Neil Magny, who canceled his participation at the last minute to participate in UFC Argentina. The welterweight, who has a record of 19 wins, five losses and one draw, exudes confidence, and has said in interviews that in addition to knocking out, he will win the Performance of the Night award.
This will be Pedersoli's second fight for the UFC. As credentials, the American has the victory in his debut against Bradley Scott, at UFC Fight Night 130, in Liverpool, in addition to a record of 11 wins and one loss. He has been undefeated for three years, with eight fights fought in that period.
The numbers of the Oddsshark.com point out that if Pedersoli wins, the profit will be 300%. The most likely result, Cowboy's victory is quoted at R$1,25/R$1,00.
Rogério Minotouro x Sam Alvey
On his return to the Octagon after being acquitted of doping charges, the light heavyweight Rogério Minotouro will have a huge challenge ahead. Sam Aley is an experienced fighter, despite being 10 years younger than the Brazilian, and is going through a favorable moment.
It was in São Paulo that Minotouro fought for the last time, in November 2016. On that occasion, he lost by knockout to Ryan bader. Before his trajectory was interrupted, the veteran was already not doing well, with three setbacks in the last four fights. With a record of 22 wins and eight losses, Rogério has already proven to be a top-class fighter, but it is not known under what conditions this comeback will take place.
Alvey, in turn, is in full swing, and has already donned the gloves twice in 2018. The American knocked out Marcin Prachino, in February, and won Gian Villante, by split decision, at the beginning of June. The former MFC (Maximum Fighting Championship) champion has a record of 33 wins, 10 losses and one no contest.
With an expected return of R$3,30 per real bet, a possible Minotouro triumph will be extremely profitable for bettors, but Alvey is the most likely to win. If the North American wins, the investor will make a 33% profit.
September 22th, 2018
MAIN CARD (23:30 p.m., Brasília):
Light heavyweight: (R$ 1,64) Thiago Marreta x Erik Anders ($ 2,25)
Welterweight: (R$ 1,25) Alex Cowboy x Carlo Pedersoli (R$ 4,00)
Light heavyweight: (R$ 3,30) Rogério Minotouro x Sam alvey ($ 1,33)
Bantamweight: (R$ 1,77) Renan Barao x Andrew Ewell ($ 2,00)
Strawweight: (R$ 1,90) Randa markos x Marina Rodriguez ($ 1,83)
PRELIMINARY CARD (19:45 pm, Brasília):
Light weight: (R$ 1,28) Charles of the Bronx x Christos Giagos ($ 3,65)
Light weight: (R$ 1,35) Francisco Massaranduba x Evan dunham ($ 3,25)
Light heavyweight: (R$ 2,40) Luis Henrique KLB x Ryan spann ($ 1,58)
Heavyweight: (R$ 1,38) Augusto Sakai x Chase sherman ($ 3,00)
Welterweight: (R$ 1,33) Serginho Moraes x Ben Saunders (R$ 3,30)
Flyweight: (R$ 2,15) Mayra Sheetara x Gillian robertson ($ 1,69)
Middleweight: (R$ 2,05) Thales leites x Hector Lombard ($ 1,74)
Welterweight: (R$ 1,14) Elizeu Capoeira x Luigi Vendramini ($ 5,50)
Strawweight: (R$ 1,08) Lívia Renata Souza x Alex Chambers (R$ 8,00)
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