The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale
| Sport: | MMA |
| Promotion: | UFC |
| Date: | Dec. 11, 2015 |
| Venue: | Las Vegas |
| City: | Nevada, United States, United States |
| Broadcast: |
Frankie Edgar (-125) Ryan Laflare (-200) - (+170)
Breakdown
Frankie Edgar vs Chad Mendes
I feel Edgar is the better overall martial artist who has better foot work, striking, cardio, and movement. I don't think Mendes will be able to land consistent take downs since Edgar has good wrestling and I give the edge to Edgar on the feet because he's more technical and offers different angles to land. Edgar out points Mendes on the feet to win a decision.
Mike Pierce vs Ryan LaFlare
Pierce has had a long lay-off and should be rusty. Pierce is also small for welterweight and is giving up 5 inches in height to LaFlare. With the size advantage and his ability to be dynamic with his wrestling and grappling I think LaFlare will win this via decision.
Stake: 3%
Prediction
| Frankie Edgar (-125) Ryan Laflare (-200) - Parlay Bet | |
| Odds: | +170 |
| Risk: | $2000.00 |
| To Win: | $2700.00 |
| Outcome: | Win |
Outcome:
Franke Edgar defeats Chad Mendes via KO (punches) at 2:28 of round 1.
Ryan Laflare defeats Mike Pierce via Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Win
Frankie Edgar (-119) Tatsuya Kawajiri (-250) - (+158)
Breakdown
Frankie Edgar vs Chad Mendes
I feel Edgar is the better overall martial artist who has better foot work, striking, cardio, and movement. I don't think Mendes will be able to land consistent take downs since Edgar has good wrestling and I give the edge to Edgar on the feet because he's more technical and offers different angles to land. Edgar out points Mendes on the feet to win a decision.
Tatsuya Kawajiri vs Jason Knight
This match up favors Kawajiri stylistically. Kawajiri will be too strong and smothering with his wrestling and will win a dominant decision.
Stake:
Prediction
| Frankie Edgar (-119) Tatsuya Kawajiri (-250) - Parlay Bet | |
| Odds: | +158 |
| Risk: | $1000.00 |
| To Win: | $1580.00 |
| Outcome: | Win |
Outcome:
Frankie Edgar defeats Chad Mendes via KO (punches) at 2:28 of round 1.
Tatsuya Kawajiri defeats Jason Knight via Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).