Main card - FOX Sports 1 - 10 PM ET
Jordan Mein vs. Mike Pyle
Francis Carmont vs. Thales Leites
Mirsad Bektic vs. Max Holloway
Tom Niinimaki vs. Chas Skelly
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Was just looking at the odds and there are some surprises, first off I am surprised Jordan Mein is the favourite, I expect him to win but thought the odds would be closer to even and the way they are I don't feel the risk is worth the reward, Mike Pyle is a crafty fighter and never a smart guy to bet against. Mein is a beast though and to be that experienced and just entering his athletic prime should be interesting.
The other shocker was Carmont as the favourite and it's definitely the money maker fight I the evening IMO. Leites has challenged for the title and don't let the way his fight with Silva make you forget he was good enough to earn that shot. Carmont likes to grind but Leites has some slick grappling and will be prepared.
EDIT: at first i was offended the guy called himself "Cassius" Clay, then i loved him because he's a combination of young Chris Leban and Clay Guida. more of him!
Pyle fight was hard to watch for me. He's such a good fighter, obviously never in title talks through his UFC career, and this fight made sense but it was pretty predictable.
Jordan is an absolute power house in this division, I won't say future contender but the kid can fight and he's going to take quite a few scalps.
Pyle met Jordan a bit too late. I'd like to see Mein vs Ellenberger next.
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