Initially Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 is reason enough to check out Saturday’s UFC on FOX. On the whole their rematch with the UFC Betting Odds is not to be missed. Consider their first bout in May of 2017. Despite that fact that the matchup ended as a no contest everyone demanded more. But that is not all that Saturday’s main card has to offer. As a matter of fact, this lineup is among the most even of any recent fight night. All four main card bouts could go either way. Accordingly, MMA handicappers are scouring data.
UFC on Fox Alvarez vs. Poirier 2
Date and Time: Saturday, July 28, 2018, 8 p.m. Eastern
Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
MMA Betting Online Odds:
UFC on Fox Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 TV Coverage: FOX
Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier is 29 years old and has been competing with the UFC Betting Odds since 2010. Concurrently Poirier is ranked number four in the official UFC lightweight rankings. In 29 career bouts he has 23 wins, five losses, and one no contest. A strong distinction for Poirier is that he is a Cajun from Louisiana. Moreover, he is one of the most popular UFC fighters on the circuit. Poirier is still in search of his first ever title belt. “The Diamond” is coming off a technical knockout win over Justin Gaethje on April 14.
Eddie Alvarez
Balanced against Poirier is the championship experience of 34-year-old Eddie Alvarez. Supplementing Alvarez is a stellar record of accomplishment. Indeed, Alvarez is a former UFC lightweight champion. Additionally, “The Underground King” is a two-time Bellator lightweight champion. Presently Alvarez is ranked third in the world by Sherdog for lightweights. Overall his career record is 35 bouts with 29 wins and five losses with a no contest. Alvarez last fought on December 2 and also posted a knockout win over Justin Gaethje.
Jeremy Stephens
Next, Jeremy Stephens has a mixed martial arts record of 28-14. “Lil Heathen” has won three fights in a row. Contrarily he lost five of his seven bouts before that. Previously on February 24 Stephens scored a knockout win over Josh Emmett. Stephens is yet to win a title belt for his career.
Jose Aldo
Up against Jeremy Stephens is 31-year-old Jose Aldo. Counter to Stephens is that Aldo is a past UFC Featherweight champion. Equally important is that Aldo is a three-time UFC featherweight champ. To exemplify he was also a two-time undisputed champion of that class. Most important of all Aldo has been called the greatest featherweight in MMA history.
Aldo’s Recent Slump
Of great concern is Aldo’s recent slump. He has lost two consecutive fights and three of his last four. Because of this he has fallen out of favor with gamblers. Hence his TKO Sportsbook loss to Max Halloway on December 2 further damaged his brand.
Matchup to Watch
Above all Alvarez vs. Poirier will bring plenty of action with the UFC Betting Odds. Specifically, Alvarez past championship experience makes him a live dog. Comparable to that is Poirier’s inability to date to garner a title belt. Because of this Alvarez rates as the superior betting value.
UFC Betting Odds Picks
By reason of his championship record Eddie Alvarez rates the call!
UFC Betting Online Pick: Eddie Alvarez
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