Cris “Cyborg” Justino (17-1, 15 KOs) will meet Tonya Evinger (19-5, 8 KOs, 7 SUBs) for the vacant women’s bantamweight championship at UFC 214 on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The main card airs on pay-per-view starting 10 p.m. following the FXX prelims. Bet on the latest UFC odds at BookMaker.eu now.
This Saturday, the most dominant women’s MMA fighter in the world will fight for the UFC championship. And the consensus sentiment here is that it’s about damn time. The ultraviolent Brazilian has been the girl to beat at 145 pounds for a long time, but she’s never held the hardware in the world’s best MMA promotion.
We all should applaud Tonya Evinger for stepping up to the plate, when former “champ” Germaine de Randamie and original opponent Megan Anderson fled from Cyborg’s wrath. Loved ones might want to start writing the eulogy.
Let’s take a look at the UFC odds at BookMaker.eu and break down this title fight from a common sense betting angle.
Bet on UFC odds at BookMaker.eu
Cris Justino -1203
Tonya Evinger +651
Over/under 1.5 rounds, over +210, under -275
Let’s Talk Some Sense
First things first: Evinger is not winning this matchup. She’s a tough, tough girl who hasn’t lost in 11 fights, the Invicta FC bantamweight champion, a pioneer with more than 10 years of experience and the type of grinder that would make Daniel Cormier proud. “Triple Threat” is the best fighter that Cyborg’s faced in years.
But there’s almost zero chance that she pulls off the miracle. For starters, she’s fighting up a weight class against one of the strongest featherweights in women’s MMA history. Getting her grind on will not be an option. In fact, that’s a good way to get herself carved up by Cyborg’s lethal Muay Thai.
You might be saying there’s a chance if Evinger can drag this into deep waters and test Cyborg’s cardio. That’s a nice thought, but the Brazilian showcased newfound patience in her last outing against Lina Lansberg. Her taxing weight cuts are catching up to her, and Justino is well aware of the need to conserve energy just in case.
Despite Evinger’s legitimate credentials, expect this fight to go like every other Cyborg fight - an encounter so lopsided you kinda just hope for it to end soon before a stretcher needs to be brought out.
UFC Betting Tips
Because of the high price, Justino to win is simply parlay fodder. The under on 1.5 rounds offers a better payout, but that’s expensive too - plus there’s a decent chance that Evinger does scrap her way past the set round total. Play it safe here and use the mismatch to pad another bet.
UFC odds pick: Parlay Justino to win at -1203
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UFC 214 takes place on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The main card airs on pay-per-view starting 10 p.m. following the FXX prelims.
