Early Prelims Preview, Prediction, and Latest Betting Odds
UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 is shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the year. The…
UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 is developing into one of the biggest events of the year. The two welterweights will face off in the Main Event of a Stacked Card on Saturday, March 18th at the O2 Arena. So before the main event, we look at the early heats, see who’s battling in the early heats, and make our prediction. Follow UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3 LIVE streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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The main card will also feature an exciting lightweight fight between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev. As a result, it’s obvious that the main card will get all the attention. However, we will look at the early prelims and see if any fights could steal the show.
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 Early Prelims Preview, Prediction & Latest Betting Odds
Lerone Murphy vs. Gabriel Santos
Two undefeated featherweights will go head-to-head in the early prelims of UFC 286 in a high-stakes duel. England’s Lerone Murphy meets Brazilian Gabriel Santos, who is making his UFC debut. Both fighters are comfortable in either batting or wrestling. Therefore, this will be a competition between two versatile fighters.
Our prediction: Gabriel Santos beats Lerone Murphy after decision.
Christian Duncan vs. Dusko Todorovic
Undefeated England’s Christian Duncan will make his UFC debut in the early preliminary rounds of UFC 286. In middleweight he meets Dusko Todorovic. This will be a battle between two opposing styles. Duncan is a better forward while Todorovic is a much better wrestler.
Our prediction: Christian Duncan beats Dusko Todorovic by TKO.
Jake Hadley vs Malcolm Gordon
The early UFC 286 prelims will also witness a flyweight bout between Jake Hadley and Malcolm Gordon. Both have identical physical characteristics. And while Hadley fights in a southpaw stance, Gordon fights in a cross stance. Also, Hadley is by far the better forward, while Gordon is the better wrestler.
Our prediction: Jake Hadley beats Malcolm Gordon after decision.
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Joanne Wood vs. Luana Carolina
Scottish fighter Joanne Wood will also feature in the early prelims of UFC 286. She will take on Brazilian Luana Carolina. And while the Brazilian has the reach advantage, Wood has the better batting and wrestling stats.
Our prediction: Joanne Wood beats Luana Carolina after decision.
Jai Herbert versus Ludovit Klein
Lightweights Jai Herbert and Ludovit Klein will compete in the early heats of UFC 286. When it comes to physical characteristics, Herbert clearly has the upper hand. However, Klein fights in a southpaw stance and has slightly better stats.
Our prediction: Ludovit Klein beats Jai Herbert by TKO.
Juliana Miller vs Veronica Hardy
The early prelims of UFC 286 begin with a women’s flyweight bout between Juliana Miller and Veronica Hardy. When it comes to physical attributes, Miller has the slight upper hand. However, Hardy is fighting on a southpaw stance, which could cause problems. Their striking numbers are quite similar, but Miller is much more accurate. Also, Miller’s grappling numbers are much better than Hardy’s.
Our prediction: Juliana Miller beats Veronica Hardy by submission.
UFC 286 early prelims latest betting odds
According to DraftKings, the official UFC betting site, these are the latest odds for the early preliminary rounds of UFC 286.
Lerone Murphy -170 vs. Gabriel Santos +145
Christian Duncan -190 vs. Dusko Todorovic +160
Jake Hadley -380 vs. Malcolm Gordon +310
Joanne Wood -175 vs. Luana Carolina +150
Jai Herbert +145 vs. Ludovit Klein -170
Juliana Miller -410 vs. Veronica Hardy +330
So there you have it. These are our predictions for the early prelims of UFC 286. Let us know your predictions in the comments.
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