UFC 236 takes place Saturday night in Atlanta, and you’ll be able to watch the five-fight main card reside on ESPN+. The card is ripe with exciting fights through the night, but a vast majority of fans will likely be most-interested at the event’s closing two conflicts for the interim middleweight and lightweight names.
We already have you covered with in-depth betting analysis on the primary and co-main occasion…
Max Holloway & Dustin Poirier Rematch for Lightweight Gold
Can Kelvin Gastelum Steal Israel Adesanya’s Spotlight?
… but that doesn’t mean we still can’t learn a thing or two on the night’s additional 11 struggles!
What follows is a brief breakdown on every matchup in UFC 236 in an effort to discover enough about each fighter to produce a more educated wager on these if your heart needs.
UFC 236
Interim Lightweight Title Fight: Max Holloway (-205) vs. Dustin Poirier (+165)
Poirier was on a war path since returning to light-weight April, 2015. Overall, he has won eight of the last 10 fights and suffered just 1 loss (KO into Michael Johnson) and one no competition in his first fight against Eddie Alvarez. Poirier ranks first among active UFC lightweights in dramatic differential per minute at +2.69.
Both Poirier (7.11 strikes per minute) and Holloway (6.9) rank among the top-five highest-volume strikers in the entire UFC. Holloway’s volume is like an avalanche that becomes more-and-more overpowering as the battle continues.
Holloway’s last battle was arguably the finest championship functionality in UFC history. In general, his 290 significant strikes in a fight broke the UFC championship record.
Holloway started the week as a -230 favorite, but activity has come in heavily on Poirier ever since.
Interim Middleweight Title Fight: Kelvin Gastelum (+150) vs. Israel Adesanya (-185)
Gastelum managed to record a minumum of one knockdown against former champions Jacare Souza, Michael Bisping, Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort throughout his hellacious run during the middleweight division. His constant barrages of one-two combinations have been difficult for practically all his opponents do cope with throughout his career.
Israel’The Last Stylebender’ Adesanya is a former Glory Kickboxing winner that has rung up a 16-0 record to begin his mixed martial arts career. He won’t need anything related to Gastelum — a country championship wrestler in high school — about the ground, but we have yet to see some come near out-classing Adesanya around the toes throughout his five UFC wins.
Adesanya started the week as a -175 favored, but has since moved up to -185 supporting the public’s support.
Light Heavyweight Fight: Eryk Anders (-200) vs. Khalil Rountree (+160)
Anders played linebacker under Nick Saban at Alabama from 2006-2009 before beginning his mixed martial arts profession. These three of Anders’ career losses have come in his last four fights, but those were just two split-decision losses combined with one TKO loss via referee stoppage throughout his short-notice light heavyweight debut against Thiago Santos, who’ll fight Jon Jones to the division’s championship in July.
Rountree listed the biggest success of his career at UFC 226 against long-time championship kickboxer Gokhan Saki, but has been subsequently knocked out by rising contender Johnny Walker last November. Rountree’s career striking differential of -0.99 has made it hard for him to win fights by any way aside from a conclusion, and he has accordingly lost both of his livelihood UFC fights who have made it past the first round.
Welterweight Fight: Alan Jouban (-120) vs. Dwight Grant (-110)
Jouban will probably be providing up a five-inch reach benefit to Grant. This is uncharted territory for Jouban during his 11-fight UFC profession, but he’s 3-1 in fights with a reach benefit of three or more inches. Meanwhile, Grant is 1-1 in the UFC with a success over Carlo Pedersoli Jr. (75-inch reach) plus a split-decision reduction to Zak Ottow (72-inch achieve ).
The x-factor in this struggle might end up being quantity. Jouban finds himself one of the top-10 welterweights in UFC history in knockdowns landed (No. 4), significant strike accuracy (No. 7), strikes landed per minute (No. 3) and striking differential (No. 4).
Light Heavyweight Fight: Ovince Saint Preux (-110) vs. Nikita Krylov (-120)
Krylov has quite literally never had a fight go to the judges in 30 livelihood MMA fights. This includes 10 battles within the Octagon, which were showcased three wins by TKO/KO and three by submission in contrast to three losses by entry and one by TKO.
This is in fact a rematch from UFC 171, when OSP defeated Krylov by first-round submission. The end featured Saint Preux’s signature entry: The Von Flue choke.
UFC 236 Prelims
Lightweight Fight: Jalin Turner (-140) vs. Matt Frevola (+110)
Turner boasts massive elevation (6-foot-3 vs. 5-foot-9) and reach (77 inches vs. 71) benefits over Frevola, but that edge could be mitigated when the latter fighter can instigate his takedown-heavy attack. Turner was last seen starching Callan Potter in just 53 seconds back at UFC 234 in February.
Flyweight Fight: Wilson Reis (+130) vs. Alexandre Pantoja (-160)
Reis is presently the UFC’s No. 4 ranked flyweight ahead of his bout with fifth-ranked Alexandre Pantoja. Although Reis has dropped three of his past four fights, they’ve come against a high-level competitors such as John Moraga, current flyweight champion Henry Cejudo and former winner Demetrious Johnson. The two Reis (12:08) and Pantoja (11:58) have average fight times that could indicate we will see this battle last to the third round.
Welterweight Fight: Max Griffin (-105) vs. Zelim Imadaev (-125)
Imadaev opened the week with -115 chances. Public support has come in on the undefeated Russian, who has won all eight of his fights by TKO or KO. He is making his debut within the octagon against Max Griffin, who has dropped four of the last six fights dating back to August, 2016. There is a little bad blood here, as Griffin sparred with Imadaev once upon a time and had this to say about his competitor…
“He is an ass, guy. He’s not a fantastic man… I don’t like the guy… I’m excited about showing him what it is like.”
Bantamweight Fight: Boston Salmon (-150) vs. Khalid Taha (+120)
Boston’Boom Boom’ Salmon has only lost once in seven seven career conflicts (by split-decision). Salmon won his final fight against Ricky Turcios about the debut episode of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series. He’ll hold a four-inch height benefit of Taha, who has lost two of his last 3 fights. Backing Salmon at his early -135 chances was one of my favorite stakes on the card, but he offers a bit of value at his present -150 odds.
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UFC 236 Early Prelims
Welterweight Fight: Curtis Millender (+115) vs. Belal Muhammad (-145)
Millender fought just last month at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos, finally losing by submission (rear-naked choke) to Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Muhammad continues to be active, as he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Geoff Neal back in January in UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw. Millender boasts four and three inch height and reach advantages, respectively, though Muhammad has been a lot more of a takedown threat throughout his UFC career.
Bantamweight Fight: Montel Jackson (-550) vs. Andre Soukhamthath (+375)
Jackson started the week as a -500 favored, but has since moved even higher. He’s the biggest favorite on the card. Soukhamthath is 13-6 as a skilled and is being fed to Jackson, who has dropped just once in eight career bouts.
Women Strawweight Fight: Lauren Mueller (+145) vs. Poliana Botelho (-175)
Both of these girls have high striking rates and don’t waste their time getting started. This is very true for Botelho, who notched the third-fastest end in the history of the UFC women’s branch back in May, 2018.
Bantamweight Fight: Brandon Davis (-170) vs. Randy Costa (+140)
Costa is undefeated in four professional conflicts, while Davis is just 9-5. Both fighters are making a debut of sorts, as Costa will probably be within the octagon for the very first time in his career, while Davis has seemingly never fought at 135 pounds.
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Just a couple of selections on Wednesday, starting to beat against MK Dons from home using a -2 handicap.
The hosts have dropped three of their past four home matches–including a beating against Peterborough and 1-0 defeat a very bad Southend negative –and now that I expect the second XI of Liverpool to make short work of those.
Even though Jurgen Klopp will rest most of his large hitters, a side containing the likes of James Milner, Adam Lallana, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and co. will have enough to win this person at a canter.
I have both teams scoring from Sheffield United v Sunderland.
The Black Cats conceding in nearly every game they play — regardless of the caliber of resistance or they play and have the incredible gift of scoring –and I will see this.
The Blades have kept just one clean sheet in their home games this year –like a 2-1 victory over Blackburn in this competition–although Sunderland have won both of their Carabao Cup games 3-1 away from home, from Accrington and Burnley.
10/11 for both teams to score in a fixture comprising Sunderland against a Premier League side with loyalties elsewhere will be worth a punt.

It was another tricky week for the WVU Mountaineers. The Mountaineers lost again on Saturday to Iowa State after dropping a tough game against Texas.
WVUs album is brought by the loss into an even 3-3 complete.
Sportsbooks did think it would be closer while many might not have predicted a WVU victory. For bettors from West Virginia, the Mountaineers didnt pay the point spread for the second week.
WV sportsbooks had the lineup put at WVU +10 points.
The Cyclones have a quality team, but an injury to quarterback Austin Kendall created this competition nearly impossible to win for the Mountaineers. When Kendall went down on the groups very first show, jack Allison had been forced to play the rest of the afternoon.
The program does not get any easier for the Mountaineers. Theyll travel to Norman per week.
OU is one of the programs in the history of college football and continues to be a powerhouse lately as well. The Sooners have won four years in a row when making College Football Playoff looks to the Big 12 Conference.
Head coach Lincoln Riley has garnered plenty of interest from NFL teams and is among the greatest coaches in the nation. Oklahomas last two quarterbacks (Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray) have each won the Heisman Trophy and been chosen using the first overall pick in the draft.
The WV sports market has been flourishing, Though the Mountaineers havent been assisting their gambling backers of late.
Bettors can bet at among West Virginias two sports betting apps besides betting at one of those 3 retail locations that are active:
With a tough game ahead, lets provide a preview for the Week 8 clash with Oklahoma and analyze WVU performance.
This week from Iowa State turned out to be a disappointment after showing some promise against one of those clubs in Texas. Once Kendall got injured in the first quarter, WVU was made to modify its game program.
The Mountaineers showed a lot of battle, although this was not the perfect start. They led after the first quarter as a result of some Tykee Smith interception return for a touchdown.
If they put together a 14-play push to complete the half with a 21, the group displayed some perseverance. Allison headed WVU 76 metres in only over six minutes and capped it off with a nine-yard score to T.J. Simmons.
With the score the Mountaineers and bettors at the Mountain State were feeling great about their fortunes. In the second halfof what went wrong.
Iowa State scored 24 points en route.
Regardless of Kendalls injury stealing the tune, the story of the game was each teams ground game. ISU was able to run both the ball and the Mountaineers couldnt.
Freshman Breece Hall led Iowa State with 132 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries. WVU did not have the identical success.
The Mountaineers rushed for 41 yards on 28 attempts. He wants some form of assistance when youve got a inexperienced quarterback resulting. None was obtained by allison.
Even in his first action of the year, Allison played with the reduction. He completed 18 of 24 passes for 140 yards.
That the effort he saw out of his quarterback was recognized by coach Neal Brown. According to the Associated Press, Brown stated:
I think that its tough every time a backup quarterback has to come to a game and play. In college football, you do not get as many reps. I thought under the circumstances he did an OK job
The loss was WVUs second directly in Morgantown. It is going to now be on the road the two weeks, starting with Saturday at Oklahoma.
There are games on the programs of the team annually they know are likely to be very hard no matter what. This is one of them.
The Oklahoma Sooners have shown to be among the teams in 2019 Saturday and they will host WVU as the squad from the country.
Theyre led by quarterback and Heisman hopeful Jalen Hurts. The Alabama transfer has been nothing short of spectacular so far this year. He has thrown for over 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns while rushing for eight scores that were extra and 630 yards.
It not that simple, although slowing down Town would be ideal. Though he was a superior player with the Crimson Tide, Hurts has excelled (since most quarterbacks perform ) beneath his very first season with coach Riley.
The Mountaineers target needs to be to contain the plays down the area. Oklahomas offense is as volatile as it has and it features loads of guys who can score in seconds.
Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb already has over 600 yards receiving such as 10 touchdowns from the first six matches of OU. He will look to cover the top of WVUs secondary any chance he gets and is fast.
If the Mountaineers can limit a number of the plays, they could potentially become blessed with a couple of stops or turnovers. Their crime is going to want to be able to keep within this match every possession they can get.
So far as WVUs crime is worried, coach Brown is not sure who his starting quarterback will be. He told reporters on Monday the Kendall is questionable Saturday to play.
Kendall will be angry as OU is at which he was forced to transfer from before the onset of the year if he is unable to move.
According to the WV MetroNews, Brown said:
We will go out this day and he will throw a small bit. I think he will be questionable for Saturday. It will be dependent on how long he is able to do.
WVU has its newcomer ready to proceed, or this game could get out of control. WVU players could be helped by a unit Though it probably does not have a shot at winning outright and the Mountaineers pay the spread.
Listed below are the odds for college football week 8 for Marshall Thundering Herd and the WVU Mountaineers. The odds are observed at two online sportsbooks at West Virginia: DraftKings along with FanDuel. (Last updated on Oct. 16, 2019, together with present WVU football and Marshall chances ):
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There was no rest for the Washington Nationals at Wrigley on Saturday.

The Nationals did it again, with the impressive performance to down the Cubs to get a 2nd game. Washington progressed to 4-0 in their past four matches following a successful series from the Pirates. In their four-game winning streak, the Nationals have scored 34 runs.
As the heavy teammates are getting a fantastic time recently the crime has managed to open up things. They can not let up now. If they need the NL East washington have a good deal of catching up to perform the Braves. The Braves have retained winning as well, so the Nats have been getting nowhere. They continue to get stuck at six matches of the leader out east at the National League.
If it comes to the division, the Braves will be a tough cookie. There is and look from the game Even a berth within their control, though. As they look to include more wins to their streak they control their own fate. Washington go on the Cubs to get advantage in the Wild Card Game up three games into Sunday. We might be doing this in Washington on a grander stage.
The Cubs looked forward to getting back home after a lengthy road trip, however this isn’t after sweeping the Giants exactly what they pictured. They are being tested by the Nationals, as they push them. Sunday while Cole Hamels will look for the block stephen Strasburg will attempt to get them there. Get our free Nationals vs. Cubs choose below.
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The Cubs will look to stop the bleeding Sunday behind Cole Hamels. Between Saturday and Friday, the Cubs have been outscored 16-5 from the Nationals. That will have Sunday to change or so the Nationals are going to be breaking out the brooms over a team they might find at the postseason. If things stay the way they are, that would be from the Wild Card Game. Stephen Strasburg hopes to lead his staff much and further.
Strasburg was using a solid 2019 effort, having a 3.65 ERA and list of 15-5. He is coming off a stellar performance with allowed no runs over seven innings of playwith. He’s been sufficient but there are a few hitters he has to be aware of in this match.
Nick Castellanos, Jason Heyward, along with kyle Schwarber have done damage against him with averages above .300. Besides that, he has been serviceable against the Cubs, as they are hitting .250 with 20 runs.
Cole Hamels has been more effective against the Nats within his carer, however. He has confronted the Nationals yet he has allowed the same number of runs as Strasburg. The Nationals are hitting .239 contrary to Hamels. Things haven’t gone well for Hamels lately.
He’s struggled with a 12.27 ERA in his most recent 3 outings. But, two of those were on the road, and in a triumph, he allowed 3 runs at the one home game. Wrigley was friendly to Hamels, with surrendered this season to over 3 runs at a house start.
In 58 innings in the home, Hamels has recently posted an ERA of 2.56 and also 1.09 WHIP with no reduction. It is tough to dismiss that as a home underdog. After a couple of days in Chicago with their backs against the wall, search to get back on track.