A side fight that’s worth it
While UFC fight nights have the main event, it is almost always the case that there is a side match that can present a lot more interesting betting possibilities. On December 15, the card says Covington vs Buckley. However, at 12:00 for the Bantamweight division, a way more interesting confrontation has been included in the schedule. The British Davey Grant fights against the American Ramon Taveras and they couldn’t be more similar if they tried.
Grant vs Taveras – who is who
The Darlington born Brit, dubbed as «Dangerous», is 38 years old, stands at 1.73 m with a reach of 1.75 m with a record of 13 wins and 7 losses. On the other hand, the «Savage» comes from Jacksonville, is 30, same height, a slightly longer reach at 1.78 m and has 10 wins and 2 losses to show for his efforts. What makes their bout interesting is that they both prefer the same things.
Both fighters hate to fight on the ground, grapple, hit the opponents’ legs and body and they have no control in position. Grant strikes at the head 41,6% of the time, while the relevant number for Taveras is 76.8%. In all likelihood, it’s these similarities that have caused the prices of @1.982 for Grant and @1.961 for Taveras.
It’s all about the ground
Grant has a greater chance of winning if he takes the fight where he hates to: the ground. He is far better in achieving submission there and he does have a 7.3% success rate (Taveras has 0%). As long as they remain standing, the chances will shift in favor of the American. There is also the issue of the experience and this is rather decisively on the side of the British fighter. Therefore, we will suggest a bet on his victory and that you open an account at the best betting software to make the best use of the suggestion.
