UFC Vegas 79: Fiziev vs. Gamrot takes place on Saturday, September 23 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The offshore sportsbooks recently opened up the betting odds for the event, and MMAOB staff writer Adam Martin takes a look at the opening odds below.
UFC Vegas 79 Odds
Rafael Fiziev -175
Mateusz Gamrot +150
Bryce Mitchell -270
Dan Ige +230
Marina Rodriguez -310
Michelle Waterson +260
Bryan Battle -160
AJ Fletcher +140
Ricardo Ramos -165
Charles Jourdain +145
Andre Fialho -145
Tim Means +125
Mizuki Inoue -350
Hannah Goldy +285
Jake Collier -190
Mohammed Usman +165
Miles Johns -110
Dan Argueta -110
Jacob Malkoun -550
Cody Brundage +420
Tamires Vidal -275
Montserrat Rendon +235
Here are my quick thoughts on the UFC Vegas 79 Opening Odds:
- The main event of UFC Vegas 79 is a five-round lightweight bout between Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot. Fiziev last fought against Justin Gaethje earlier this year, losing a very close decision, a loss which snapped a six-fight win streak for Fiziev. As for Gamrot, he won a split decision to Jalin Turner earlier this year and he is 5-1 overall in his last six fights. Both of these lightweights are among the very best in the world at what they do. Fiziev is a top striker in the division, while Gamrot is a top grappler. It should be an amazing fight to watch regardless of who comes out victorious. The oddsmakers lean toward Fiziev in this one, with him opening up as a decent-sized favorite in what should be an excellent fight.
- Also on the card, we have Bryce Mitchell fighting Dan Ige at featherweight. Mitchell suffered his first career loss as a pro in his last fight when he was submitted by Ilia Topuria. As for Ige, he is coming off of a decision win over Nate Landwehr in his last outing. This should be a tremendous co-main event, and the oddsmakers opened up Mitchell as the favorite for it.
