by Ben Burns
Friday, Jul 15, 2022This week's UFC, at Long Island, is a non-PPV event. It'll be available for viewing on ABC TV. Yet, despite the fact that we don't have to pay, it's quite a high quality and intriguing card. Even the prelims figure to be pretty good. Let's check it out.
The Main Event
This should be a good one. Brian Ortega (15-2) is a black belt in Gracie jiu-jitsu. Yair Rodriguez (14-3) is aggressive and fearless. An exciting fighter, he's always coming forward. Both fighters are hungry for a win. The winner will likely fight for the title. In addition to having a height and reach advantage, Rodriguez has more power. Ortega has the superior submission game though, the primary reason that he's currently a -184 favorite.
Co-Main Event
The Co-Main Event features Michelle Waterson taking on Amanda Lemos. With Lemos nearly a 3-1 favorite (currently -285 at Pinnacle) this one may not be all that close. While Waterson has nine losses under her belt, Lemos is 11-2-1. In terms of women's fights, the Murhpy vs. (former champ) Meisha Tate bout should be more entertaining.
Li vs Salikhov
Despite being nearly 40 years old, off five straight wins, Muslim Salikhov is the favorite. He's currently laying -147 at Pinnacle. Jingliang got embarrassed in his last fight and will be determined to deliver a much better performance. I could see this one being close. The over 2.5 round option may be worth a look.
That's not all. Other interesting fights include bantamweights Ricky Simon and Jack Shore and light heavyweights: Jacoby vs. Da Un Jung. Both could go either way. Enjoy and good luck.
The Main Event
This should be a good one. Brian Ortega (15-2) is a black belt in Gracie jiu-jitsu. Yair Rodriguez (14-3) is aggressive and fearless. An exciting fighter, he's always coming forward. Both fighters are hungry for a win. The winner will likely fight for the title. In addition to having a height and reach advantage, Rodriguez has more power. Ortega has the superior submission game though, the primary reason that he's currently a -184 favorite.
Co-Main Event
The Co-Main Event features Michelle Waterson taking on Amanda Lemos. With Lemos nearly a 3-1 favorite (currently -285 at Pinnacle) this one may not be all that close. While Waterson has nine losses under her belt, Lemos is 11-2-1. In terms of women's fights, the Murhpy vs. (former champ) Meisha Tate bout should be more entertaining.
Li vs Salikhov
Despite being nearly 40 years old, off five straight wins, Muslim Salikhov is the favorite. He's currently laying -147 at Pinnacle. Jingliang got embarrassed in his last fight and will be determined to deliver a much better performance. I could see this one being close. The over 2.5 round option may be worth a look.
That's not all. Other interesting fights include bantamweights Ricky Simon and Jack Shore and light heavyweights: Jacoby vs. Da Un Jung. Both could go either way. Enjoy and good luck.
