UFC Fight Night 98: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
| Sport: | MMA |
| Promotion: | UFC |
| Date: | Nov. 5, 2016 |
| Venue: | Mexico City Arena Mexico City |
| City: | Federal District, Mexico, Mexico |
| Broadcast: |
Marcin Held (-199) Sam Alvey (-160) - (+144)
Breakdown
Diego Sanchez vs Marcin Held
Sanchez really can't have too much left in the gas tank so they are matching him up vs a young up and comer in Held to try to get him a win vs a solid veteran. Held is a top lightweight with a nasty submission and I believe his game will be on full display vs a aging veteran.
Sam Alvey vs Alex Nicholson
I just can't see Nicholson avoiding the power shots of Alvey for 15 minutes. Can't trust Nicholson to stick to much of a game plan and Alvey will be able to counter and land his shots.
Stake: 3%
Prediction
| Marcin Held (-199) Sam Alvey (-160) - Parlay Bet | |
| Odds: | +144 |
| Risk: | $2500.00 |
| To Win: | $3600.00 |
| Outcome: | Loss |
Outcome:
Diego Sanchez defeats Marcin Held via Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-27).
Sam Alvey defeats Alex Nicholson via Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Loss
Sam Alvey (-160)
Breakdown
Sam Alvey vs. Alex Nicholson
I see this fight playing on the feet, where I believe Alvey holds a huge advantage. I also think he will knock Nicholson out inside 2 rounds. Sam Alvey is also our free prediction for this weekend.
Stake: 3%
Prediction
| Sam Alvey | vs. | Alex Nicholson |
| -160 | Odds | +145 |
| 61.5% | Market % | 40.8% |
| 75.00% | Bet on Combat % | 25.00% |
| +13.5% | Inefficiency % | -15.8% |
| Sam Alvey - Straight Bet | |
| Odds: | -160 |
| Risk: | $10000.00 |
| To Win: | $6250.00 |
| Outcome: | Win |
Outcome:
Sam Alvey defeats Alex Nicholson via Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).