While all eyes in the martial arts world are on the exciting Bellator 301 card, the UFC is doing what it does best and keeping things ticking along this Saturday night as well. The lineup won’t be winning any awards for the most exciting names of the year, however there are still plenty of competitive contests scheduled, with the main event of UFC Fight Night 232 between Brendan Allen and Paul Craig.
With both of these fighters bringing excellent pedigree on the mat, those who have an appreciation for the finer art of wrestling will have a field day watching this bout. Allen is on a tidy six-fight winning streak in the UFC, while his Scottish opponent is still trying to regain some momentum after a tough loss in UFC 283. Both will be eager to move their title chances forward with a win here, so expect this one to be a fascinating contest.
We break down all the latest odds from bookmaker William Hill and outline the best bets to make on UFC Fight Night 232 this week.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: November 17th, 2:30 A.M. (GMT)
Looking at the outright betting odds from bookmaker William Hill, Brendan Allen is a strong favourite heading into the main event of UFC Fight Night 232 this weekend. The American pays just 1.20 for a victory, with Paul Craig languishing at 4.50 in the odds.
Surprising, Allen’s most likely method of victory is a knockout. This pays 2.20, slightly ahead of a submission for the American at 3.00. While the bookies don’t expect this one to go the distance, Allen winning by points is still returning a moderate 7.50, just ahead of Craig’s best odds at 6.50 for a submission. Craig winning by knockout or points are seen as quite unlikely, returning 9.00 and 12.00 respectively.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: November 17th, 2:30 A.M. (GMT)
While Allen winning by knockout is the most favoured outcome in this clash, we say it will be a submission that ends this one. Both fighters love to wrestle, and Craig will know that his best shot is to take this one to the ground. The Scot may be competitive initially, but with Allen’s confidence high and a six-fight win streak under his belt, it’s hard to see the American getting beaten here. Expect a submission for Allen in the mid rounds, returning a handy 3.00.
For higher odds, wagering on this fight to go the distance could be a strong approach. Most are expecting an early finish, however the wrestling pedigree from both may well lead to this one being something of a stalemate for large periods of the bout. While such an outcome would still lead to an Allen win, with odds of 5.50 for the fight to go the distance, this is a good bet for those looking to take some risk to get a bigger return.
