Former lightweight winner Frankie Edgar (22-5, 7 KOs, 4 SUBs) will meet Brian Ortega (13-0, two KOs, 7 SUBs) in UFC 222 on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card airs live on pay-per-view starting 10 p.m. ET following the FS1 prelims. Bet on the latest UFC chances at BookMaker.eu and find the latest previews, predictions and selections today.
God bless Frankie Edgar. Instead of sitting on the sidelines and waiting patiently for his title shot against Max Holloway – that was probably what 99% of fighters could have done – the former lightweight champ is electing to remain with this Saturday’s UFC 222 card in Las Vegas. Not only is he denying his name shot, but he is meeting possibly the most popular fighter in the division, the undefeated Brian Ortega.
Cruising the messageboards, I’ve seen a great deal of fan love for Edgar for being a”real” fighter. It’s difficult not to agree, particularly once you’ve got men like Tyron Woodley who sat out for a year and a half to receive his chance in the strap. Let’s not forget how much more a fighter stands to make not just in a title fight, but in sponsorship opportunities as the winner. But Edgar has always been a rival, and in his own words, he”was sick of not fighting”.
So we have got among the division’s most seasoned scrappers fulfilling one of it’s most dangerous BJJ players. How should you wager this fight? Let’s take a peek at the UFC odds at BookMaker.eu, break the matchup and go over your best betting choices.
UFC Odds at BookMaker.eu
Brian Ortega +170
Frankie Edgar -215
Fight goes/doesn’t go to decision -230/+170
Odds Analysis
Edgar started as greater than a 2-1 favorite, along with his cash lineup has hovered across the -200 into -215 range. Ortega can be found anywhere from +150 to +170. Oddsmakers are giving Edgar a ton of respect, despite Ortega stealing the show with a beastly win over Cub Swanson in his final outing.
I’d expect a flood of late bets on Ortega, as his possible is too tantalizing to ignore. It is impossible not to think you’re taking a look at a future champion when you see him struggle. Although Edgar is undoubtedly the very best opponent’s he is faced,”The Answer” can be 36 and a bit past his prime.
Matchup Analysis
There is an obvious size difference between the two. Though Edgar is a former lightweight, he’s a small enough 145er that there has been rumblings of him dropping down to bantamweight. In contrast, Ortega is a massive featherweight who must cut serious pounds to create the limit. Against Swanson, who is by no means little, Ortega looked like he had been in another weight class.
But Frankie’s made a career out of beating larger dudes. His skillset is extremely well-rounded, and it begins with elite footwork and wrestling. On the feet, Frankie is in perpetual movement, moving in and out, side to side, into range and sliding out while peppering competitions with head-body hitting combinations. The man would not be out of place within a squared circle.

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