On October 15th, Sodiq Yusuff will headline his first UFC event against veteran and knockout specialist Edson Barboza. The odds are in for this matchup, pitting Yusuff as a moderate favorite.
Odds Provided by BetOnline.ag accurate as of 9/21/2023 6:00 PM EST
These odds mean a bettor would need to risk $173 on Yusuff to win $100, and a $100 bet on Barboza would cash $148.
This is a genuine version of a prospect vs. veteran matchup. Yusuff will be looking to continue his rise to the division's top, coming off a fast submission win against Don Shainis. On the other hand, Barboza is coming off an upset knockout over Billy Quarantillo but hasn't enjoyed much success lately, being 3-5 in his last eight. This matchup will test Yusuff to see if he's ready for the top tier of the Featherweight division.
Odds from FightOdds.io
Sodiq Yusuff (-1000) vs. Don Shainis (+650) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan - Win
Sodiq Yusuff (-250) vs. Alex Caceres (+230) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev - Win
Sodiq Yusuff (-150) vs. Arnold Allen (+140) UFC on ABC 2: Vettori vs. Holland - Loss
Sodiq Yusuff (+125) vs. Andre Fili (-135) UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cerrone - Win
Sodiq Yusuff (-265) vs. Gabriel Benitez (+245) UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 - Win
Odds from FightOdds.io
Edson Barboza (+140) vs. Billy Quarantillo (-160) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen - Win
Edson Barboza (+140) vs. Bryce Mitchell (-150) UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal - Loss
Edson Barboza (-112) vs. Giga Chikadze (+102) UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze - Loss
Edson Barboza (+142) vs. Shane Burgos (-152) UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler - Win
Edson Barboza (-260) vs. Makwan Amirkhani (+240) UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen - Win
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