Tomás Yelmini
For decades, Madison Square Garden was the stage for the greatest boxing events in the world. Today, mixed martial arts fans can also enjoy it with the top stars of the octagon. UFC 281 will be held at the iconic Manhattan temple, where there will be two title fights and three more stellar fights, including Frankie Edgar vs Chris Gutierrez, a duel between two of the best bantamweight prospects.
For one, it will be a special night, as it will mean his retirement from this sport; for the other, the great opportunity to beat an MMA legend and to position himself to get the attention with the intention of getting to a star fight.
At JefeBet we bring you the predictions, odds, and betting preview for this bantamweight fight, Frankie Edgar vs Chris Gutierrez, which will be the main attraction of the night in New York.
Betting Preview for UFC 281 Featuring Frankie Edgar vs Chris Gutierrez on Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- When: Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 7 PM ET
- Odds: Frankie Edgar (+180) vs Chris Gutierrez (-230)
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Frankie Edgar
- Odds: +180
- Record: 23-10-1
- Age: 41
- Height: 1,68 m
- Weight: 61 kg
- Reach: 173 cm
Frankie Edgar is a true MMA legend and this will be his last show inside the octagon. At 41 years of age, an extraordinary fighter who competed at the highest level in three different categories is leaving, and he even holds the lightweight crown at only 1.70 meters tall. Rarely has a fighter seen such longevity on a global level.
It is a fitting farewell to one of the greatest popular heroes of this activity, in a venue befitting his greatness. Edgar has lost 5 of his last 7 fights, which has pushed for this decision to retire.
Chris Gutierrez
- Odds: -230
- Record: 18-3-2
- Age: 31
- Height: 1.75 m
- Weight: 61 kg
- Reach: 170 cm
This will be a true litmus test for Chris Gutierrez, who is unbeaten since joining the UFC in March 2019. Since then, he accumulated six wins and one draw. El Guapo, as he is nicknamed, had his last bout in May, when he defeated Mongolian Danaa Batgerel by technical knockout. Born in Boston and a kick boxing specialist, he is the son of a Guatemalan mother and Colombian father.
Gutierrez is waiting for a shot at the bantamweight title he has already held in another franchise: World Fighting Championships.
JefeBet Prediction
There is no doubt that Frankie Edgar deserves a big night’s farewell at Madison Square Garden. However, it is unlikely to say goodbye with a win. Gutierrez is on the rise and is sure to emerge victorious from the octagon.
Prediction: Chris Gutierrez wins by unanimous decision.
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