UFC Fight Night 229 Matchup: Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green Odds, Schedule, and Forecast
Lightweight Battle: Dawson vs. Green at UFC Fight Night 229
Get ready for a thrilling showdown this Saturday as Grant Dawson and Bobby Green face off in the main event of UFC Fight Night 229. This will be their first time headlining a UFC event, with Dawson never having competed in a five-round fight before. On the other hand, Green fought a five-round bout back in 2011.
Dawson vs. Green Odds
*(Odds as of October 3rd)
UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada: October 7th, 10:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)*
Grant Dawson: Undefeated Run and Takedown Master
With a professional record of 20-1-1, Grant Dawson has dominated the octagon. His only loss came back in 2016, and since then, he's been absolutely unstoppable. In fact, sixteenth of his 20 victories were finishes, and he particularly excels in submissions with 13 successful submission wins.
Dawson is a wrestling prodigy, landing almost four takedowns per match. On October 7th, he'll likely aim to bring Green down and secure a finish on the floor. His previous victory over Damir Ismagulov, a knockout specialist, is a clear demonstration of his ability to handle formidable strikers.
Bobby Green: The Veteran Striker
At 37, Bobby "King" Green brings a wealth of experience to the octagon, having fought professionally since 2008. While he's scored 30 victories and taken 14 losses, his recent performances have been less impressive. He lost two of his last four fights, and those defeats were brutal KO/TKOs against Islam Makhachev and Drew Dober.
In his fight with Jared Gordon, an unfortunate head clash led to the match being declared a no contest. Green did pick up a recent victory against Tony Ferguson, but it's important to note that Ferguson had lost his previous five fights before that bout.
Prediction
Grant Dawson's superior grappling skills, combined with his proven ability to handle strong strikers, make him the favored contender in this matchup. However, don't count out Green, as he's shown the ability to finish fights quickly with his aggressive striking style. Expect an action-packed battle on October 7th!
Pick: Grant Dawson to win
Prepare for a night of mixed-martial-arts as Grant Dawson, a takedown maestro with a 13-4 record in submissions, takes on the experienced striker, Bobby Green, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 229. Despite his wins against formidable strikers, Dawson has never competed in a five-round fight before, a challenge he'll face against Green, who fought a five-round bout back in 2011, showcasing his durability in sports.
