UFC Edmonton Three Best Moneyline Bets
Charles Jourdain vs Victor Henry
Looking for a career resurgence, Jourdain is moving down to 135 lbs for this weekend’s clash in Edmonton. His dynamic and unorthodox striking style could work at this weight class, but you must wonder how much of an impact the weight cut can hinder his performance. One thing is for certain, Jourdain won’t go away easily and will always bring it. Read more UFC Edmonton three best moneyline bets.
Henry may be 37, but with all the experience he has accrued through his career, he will always be a tough out for most. A combination of his volume-heavy style and his grinding wrestling allows him to break opponents and drown them in deep water. Never being finished in his career points to his durability and tenacity inside the cage.
Jourdain is always loved by the public and it often reflects on his betting line. Unfortunately, he is not that reliable as a favorite, and luckily for us we can take advantage of that with a very tough veteran this weekend. Look for Henry to set a pace Jourdain will be overwhelmed by and maybe even a grapple-heavy approach that could wear Jourdain down.
The Pick: Victor Henry +120
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Mike Malott vs Trevin Giles
Seemingly Canada’s next biggest star, Malott came up short against veteran Neil Magny back in January. Looking to bounce back this weekend, Malott has said he has put himself through an excruciating training camp to get himself ready for another tough veteran. Malott is largely successful with a finishing approach, using big strikes and a nasty choke game to finish opponents before his gas tank issues come back to haunt him.
Giles is a grizzled veteran who could be much further along in his career had his durability held up in crucial moments. His last fight against Carlos Prates, who headlines next week’s fight night card, was a fight he was winning for about 7 minutes before a straight left caught Giles off guard and put his lights out. It’s unfortunate considering the skills Giles brings to the table. Fast hands, good footwork, a BJJ black belt, he has it all, but his chin has been a large part of his downfall in the UFC.
It makes sense why Malott is the favorite in this fight, but should he be THIS big of a favorite? I have to say no. Giles is the cleaner and faster striker and his BJJ black belt can keep him out of any danger should this fight hit the mat. Prepare to sweat this one out as any shot could put Giles out, but if it doesn’t, this is a very winnable fight for the veteran.
The Pick: Trevin Giles +225
Erin Blanchfield vs Rose Namajunas
Suffering defeat for the first time in her UFC career, Blanchfield was unable to solve the striking puzzle of Manon Fiorot back in March. Blanchfield is usually a fighter that has major success taking opponents down and finding dominant positions to finish them in. However, striking has usually been the flaw in her game some opponents have been able to take advantage of. Even in a loss to JJ Aldrich, Blanchfield was struggling heavily dealing with the combinations from Aldrich, but when she got her grappling going, she was able to take back control.
Namajunas is still in search of getting into a flyweight title fight, hoping to add another UFC belt to her mantle at home. A loss to Fiorot started her flyweight journey off on the wrong foot, but she is now looking to add to a two-fight winning streak while showcasing a solid all-around game. Her defensive grappling has improved a good amount, but it’s really her striking that allows her to get the best of her opponents.
Obviously grappler vs striker match up here, but I believe in the improvements that Namajunas has made with her defensive grappling. That should allow her to keep this fight standing long enough in at least 3 of the 5 rounds to land her damage and outpoint Blanchfield to a decision victory.
