UFC 249 Odds and Predictions

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A long time awaited event is coming. UFC 249 is finally out and we are definitely going to see blockbuster main events. Tony will face the headliner Gaetje and the winner will face Khabib for the interim lightweight championship. the returning Dominick Cruz will face the messenger, Henry Cejudo in a co-headliner. The undefeated Rozenstruik will face the predator Ngannou. will the predator break Rozenstruik's undefeated streak. Let's find out all the main event predictions and current odds of UFC 249

Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje

Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaetje are the headliners for May 9 and the winner of this fight will be guaranteed a title opportunity for the UFC lightweight championship. The winner of this fight will face Khabib Nurmogomodev for the title. the title opportunity will be given for the winner and reward is worth the risk and this line is enough to motivate both of them.

Fans are long-awaited to see a fight in UFC and the thirst will be satisfied by seeing this match. Ferguson is an extraordinary fighter and he is the biggest puzzle to crack in UFC due to his unorthodox fighting style. he is on twelve fight win streak and polls are on him hitting 66 percent. Ferguson is fully ready for this fight although there are no training camps due to the global pandemic.

Ferguson fastness and skills make him the favourite one to headline the show. do you remember the El Cucuy brutalizing Donald Cerrone last year, this may happen to highlighter too. But, Gaetje is not an easy guy. He is an extremely straightforward brawler and having only two losses. But, This kinda fighting style doesn't work against Tony. so, we may see Tony in gaining his chance to Khabib.

winner: Tony Ferguson by KO or TKO
odds: Tony Ferguson[-175]; Justin Gaetje[+155]

Henry Cejudo vs Dominick Cruz

This fight is worth a co-headliner. Dominick Cruz is returning to the octagon after a long gap of three years to recapture his belt against The Messenger Henry Cejudo. Dominick Cruz had his first lost to Cody Garbrandt back in December 2016 which made him lose his bantamweight championship. later due to injuries, he has been out of action from then. Cejudo recently fought back in June and disappeared from then.

Henry Cejudo has been improving in the Octagon since his debut in 2014. The Messenger has a fearless striking ability to take his opponents down. The Messenger knocked out the last three of five opponents which show his ability to dominate the dominator. However, Dominick Cruz also has exceptional striking abilities and Dominick Cruz is very confident about his win in his returning match. is Dominick Cruz ready to show his dominance again after three long years? Odds are against the dominator. But, We may see an exceptional performance by him.

winner: Henry Cejudo via unanimous decision
odds: Henry Cejudo[-225]; Dominick Cruz[+185]

Francis Ngannou vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Anything may happen in this match, an undefeated streak may come to end when Francis Ngannou Jairzinho Rozenstruik meets each other at the octagon. When these monster-size beings collide at the octagon, we may come to see every moment as magic. On May 9, The Undefeated Bigi Boy, Jairzinho Rozenstruik will face the predator to show his dominance in the heavyweight division.

Ngannou had a back to back losses and bounced back by defeating Curtis Blaydes, Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos respectively. seven of Ngannou's victories came within less than two minutes and seven of Rozenstruik victories came by knock out in the first round. So it will be very interesting to see these monsters face together.

Rozenstruik is often very slow to react to his opponents which almost makes the opponent hit him, Then, He hits a heavy hit punch which almost faints the opponent. He showed his dominant performance recently against Aleister Overeem. But, Ngannou is very different from Rozenstruik. Ngannou is more aggressive, quick in the octagon and he ready to take any kind of blows and counter it with a tremendous power which makes him the favourite guy to break Rozenstruik's streak.

winner: Francis Ngannou via KO
odds: Francis Ngannou[-275]; Jairzinho Rozenstruik[+235]

Jeremy Stephens vs Calvin Kattar

A couple of fighters coming off their losses will come face to face at the octagon. The Boston finisher, Calvin Kattar had his loss against Zabit Magomedsharipov after two wins. While, The Lil heathen, Jeremy Stephens had to bow down before Yair Rodriguez before losing to Zabit Magomedsharipov and Jose Aldo.

Stephens can't be underestimated by his track record. Jeremy Stephens always try to outsmart his opponents, He tries to make his move first to gain an advantage over them. Jeremy Stephens always try to put his powerful right hands on opponents which leads to a knockout.

Calvin Kattar is no different, He too has a similar fighting style, But it's some different. Calvin Kattar is better defensively which Jeremy Stephens is weak at. Calvin also punches very hard which makes him the better option.

winner: Calvin Kattar via unanimous decision
odds: Jeremy Stephens[+200]; Calvin Kattar[-240]

Greg Hardy vs Yorgan De Castro

The Prince of War, Greg Hardy will face The Mad Titan, Yorgan De Castro in the last main event of UFC 249. This fight originally scheduled for UFC on ESPN 8 in Columbus which was scrapped later. Greg Hardy lost to Alexander Volkov last November and is ready to power up while De Castro continues his dominance with an undefeated streak.

This match is hard to be predicted as both of the fighters are good at striking and they are making an equal performance. Greg Hardy is improving his skills from each battle and is ready to take down tougher opponents. But, This skills cant be matched to the mad titan. Even when the odds are against him, De Castro has high possibilities to win as he is a good striker and a better performer of knees.

winner: De Castro via split decision
odds: Greg Hardy[-200]; Yorgan De Castro[+170]

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