Paddy Pimblett is a large betting favourite over Tony Ferguson for his or her upcoming assembly within the Octagon.
The UFC just lately introduced that Pimblett and Ferguson will go one-on-one on the upcoming UFC 296 pay-per-view (PPV) occasion in December. It’s a matchup that has had the blended martial arts (MMA) neighborhood buzzing for a number of causes. One such purpose being whether or not or not the pairing is a mismatch given the place “El Cucuy” is at this level in his profession.
In the event you’re seeking to put some cash on the motion, BetOnline at present has Pimblett as a -340 favourite over Ferguson, who’s listed as a +280 underdog. The percentages definitely make sense given each males’s respective runs contained in the cage at this time limit. Ferguson is within the midst of a six-fight shedding streak. He has additionally been completed in his final three-straight fights. The 39-year-old former interim 155-pound champion hasn’t recorded a win contained in the Octagon since a 2019 TKO victory over Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone.
Pimblett is at present on the rise as one of many extra promising younger stars within the UFC. The ex-Cage Warriors champion has gained six-straight contests and is undefeated in his UFC run of three fights. His final victory got here in December with a call victory over Jared Gordon. Pimblett has the chance to report what could be the largest win of his profession over a reputation as revered as Ferguson’s.
Ferguson, nevertheless, might bounce again in an enormous manner if he’s in a position to upset the 28-year-old fan-favorite come combat evening. It might mark the start of what would probably be one ultimate run at undisputed UFC gold.
