Marvin Vetrtori and Bruno Ferreira are both well-seasoned fighters, and their chances of success on Saturday night are pretty much a toss-up. Vettori is given a slight edge despite his worse overall record at (-116), while Ferreira is the slight underdog with (-104).
The slightly worse odds against Ferreira are a little surprising given that the fighter has lost four out of his last five bouts, but the oddsmakers still have him as the go-to choice. Does this track, and does it make sense for you to bet on this fight at all?
Marvin Vettori vs Bruno Ferreira UFC 323 Odds
| Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|
| Marvin Vettori | -116 |
| Bruno Ferreira | -104 |
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: T-Mobile Arena
- Date: Saturday, December 6
- Time: 7:00 pm PST
- How to Watch: UFC
Alright, so why is Vettori even in the contest, you may wonder? There are many reasons to question Vettori’s chances of success. He has lost four out of his last five bouts, and this is a lot. However, there is one notable quality to note about the fighter – he has the stamina to last in fights. All of his last five fights went the distance, and he is hard to submit or defeat otherwise.
This gives Vettori the staying power that makes him a formidable opponent. He is a technical fighter who needs to brush up on his finesse and precision, as well as defense, but his overall presence in fights is one that makes him a threat to any rival.
What about Ferreira? Well, he is a slightly more diverse fighter when it comes to how he wins his fights – he has won with both TKO and by submission. This is the big question here – will Ferreira be able to submit or even knock out Vettori.
The reason why the odds list the Italian as the favorite is that he is hard to take down by submission, especially by a shorter opponent. Nevertheless, Ferreira has a powerful punch and stopping power, which could very well turn audience and bookmakers’ expectations on their heads.
With this said, the fact remains that there is very little incentive to back Ferreira on the moneyline (-104). However, if you are determined to have a pick in this bout, the Brazilian might just be the right call here. We would be backing Ferreira to take out his Italian challenger.
Pick: Ferreira (-104)