UFC veteran Eddie Wineland is aiming to become relevant again in the world of MMA. He has a golden opportunity to make some noise this weekend, as he takes on undefeated rising star Sean O’Malley. Will Wineland pull off a stunning upset? Or will O’Malley add Wineland to his growing list of victims? Register to make your pick (below) and read on for our prediction.
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Betting Preview for the Eddie Wineland vs. Sean O’Malley Bantamweight Bout at UFC 250 on June 6, 2020
Where: UFC APEX, Las Vegas
When: Saturday, June 6, 2020
Odds: Eddie Wineland (+325) vs. Sean O’Malley (-450)
TV Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Betting on Eddie Wineland (+325)
MMA Record: 24-13-1
Wineland averted a three-fight losing skid by earning a technical knockout win over Grigorii Popov last year. Wineland’s lengthy hibernation could be an issue for Wineland, who is weeks away from turning 36, but experience is an advantage for him against O’Malley. Wineland will mostly rely on his power and striking skills. He has 14 knockout wins and has been knocked out just three times in his career. Speaking of experience, Wineland has had cups of coffees before on the grand stage, having fought three times in championship bouts. He is a former champion in the WEC and also fought to former UFC champion Renan Barao in the UFC back in 2013. Although he prefers to stand up and bang, Wineland is not afraid to mix it up on the mat, with five submission wins on his record against four such losses. Wineland is not easy to bring down, as he owns an 85 percent takedown defense.
Betting on Sean O’Malley (-450)
MMA Record: 11-0-0
O’Malley is considered an up-and-comer fighter in the UFC. After making waves in the International Fighting Championship, Extreme Beatdown, Legacy Fighting Alliance, Dana White’s Contender Series 2, and Ultimate Fighter, O’Malley felt he was ready for the big show. So far, O’Malley is not disappointing his fans, as he has scored two wins a row against Andre Soukhamthat and Jose Quinonez via unanimous decision and technical knockout, respectively. At only 25 years old, O’Malley should be able to hang with Wineland at least in terms of endurance. He can control the pace of the fight with his reach advantages. He has longer arm reach by three inches and leg reach by 3.5 inches. He can use those edges in unleashing a flurry of punches and kicks against Wineland, who’s absorbing 3.41 stikes per minute. Meanwhile, O’Malley is landing 6.8 per minute. O’Malley has seven total knockout wins in his career, thus far.
Writer’s Prediction
O’Malley wins via TKO.
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