Israel Adesanya shouldn’t be counted out simply but, in keeping with oddsmakers.
Based on odds set by BetOnline, Adesanya is barely favored to win a right away rematch in opposition to Sean Strickland following Strickland’s surprising upset victory over Adesanya this previous Saturday at UFC 293.
Adesanya opened as a -120 favourite, giving him implied odds of 54.55 p.c to win. A $100 wager on Adesanya at that quantity would return a $183.33 payout. On the opposite facet, a $100 wager on Strickland at +100 would return a $200 payout.
See the percentages under.
- Sean Strickland +100
- Israel Adesanya -120
The potential rematch is up within the air following Strickland’s upset of Adesanya, which got here through a clear-cut, five-round resolution. UFC President Dana White has mentioned he’s in favor of working the matchup again instantly, however No. 1 contender Dricus Du Plessis is waiting in the wings after beating Robert Whittaker this previous at UFC 290 this previous July.
Strickland entered Saturday’s major occasion with seven wins in his previous 9 fights, whereas Adesanya was on the lookout for the primary protection of his second reign as UFC middleweight champion. In his first reign, Adesanya efficiently defended the title 5 consecutive occasions.
