UFC 262 Picks
Ready for UFC 262 picks and betting odds & predictions? This UFC card will take place on Saturday, May 15th with a headliner match between Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira. This PPV will determine the champion of the most talent stacked division in all of MMA.
Event: UFC 262 Chandler vs. Oliveira
Date: Saturday, May 15th 2021
Time: 10:00 P.M. EST.
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
Broadcast: ESPN+
Main Event: Michael Chandler (+110) vs. Charles Oliveira (-130)
This main event is going to be fireworks. Both Chandler and Oliveira are on big finishing streaks and they both have a tremendous amount of hype.
Charles Oliveira is the best submission artist in the UFC and is a phenomenal technical striker who displays flashy yet precise punches, elbows, knees, and kicks. He is also the record holder for most submission wins and tied for most finishes. You will be hard pressed to find a more diverse offensive fighter on the UFC roster. He is an absolute animal when it comes to finishing opponents and he is currently riding a nine fight finishing streak. On any given night he can choke out, knock out, or threaten to break the limb of any challenger. If you watch him on Saturday night you will be witnessing the potential coronation of an MMA phenom who still has not shown us that he has reached the pinnacle of his ability.
Michael Chandler is the hottest new name on the UFC roster. Hailing from Bellator where he was a three time World Champion, Chandler has a tremendous amount of explosive power, paired with a wrestling base which may negate Oliveira’s primary submission based strategy. He is a dangerous threat standing up and has the five round experience that may be needed in this fight.
The only thing that I can guarantee is that this fight will not go the distance. That being said, I’m putting my money on the man with the heavier hands.
MMA Betting Prediction: Michael Chandler (+110)
See my full betting prediction here
Tony Ferguson (+145) vs Beneil Dariush (-170)
One of the most popular figures in the sport; the mythological Tony Ferguson will fight a potential star in the Lightweight Division. The Boogeyman faces off against a hungry and well-rounded fighter in Beneil Dariush. This fight will determine whether Ferguson can rekindle the abilities that made him the most feared man in the lightweight division.
MMA Betting Prediction: Tony Ferguson
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Matthew Christopher Schnell (-160) vs Rogerio Bontorin (+140)
MMA Betting Prediction: Matthew Christopher Schnell
Katlyn Chookagian (-130) vs. Viviane Araujo (+110)
MMA Betting Prediction: Katlyn Chookagian
Shane Burgos (-320) vs. Edson Barboza (+260)
MMA Betting Prediction: Edson Barboza
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Ronaldo Souza (-125) vs. Andre Muniz (+100)
MMA Betting Prediction: Ronaldo Souza
Lando Vannata (+110) vs. Mike Grundy (-120)
MMA Betting Prediction: Mike Grundy
Jordan Wright (-110) vs. Jamie Pickett (-110)
MMA Betting Prediction: Jordan Wright
Andrea Lee (+100) vs. Antonia Shevchenko (-125)
MMA Betting Prediction: Shevchenko
Gina Mazany (-200) vs. Priscila Cachoeira (+185)
MMA Betting Prediction: Gina Mazany
Kevin Aguilar (+100) vs Tucker Lutz (-114)
MMA Betting Prediction: Kevin Aguilar
Christos Giagos (-210) vs. Sean Soriano (+165)
MMA Betting Prediction: Christos Giagos
Longshot UFC 262 Underdog of the Week
Edson Barboza (+235)
Good luck and always, be advised.