The added weight could be an edge for Carlyle (9-1), whose heavy hands have led to three straight knockout victories. Kelvin Gastelum is one. Some observers believe the smaller cage favors the top-ranked Woodley, who prefers a stand-up battle. Burns knocked out revered submission specialist Demian Maia in March and immediately asked for a bout with a top contender. Betting odds have been posted in advance of this event for a while, as the UFC is actually going two weeks in between fight cards. The betting line, though, has gone in the complete opposite direction. If these two fighters compete on 10 separate occasions, how many times does Tyron win? Sometimes, a step back and a shift of focus is exactly what a professional needs to clear their head and get their confidence back. Some observers believe the smaller cage favors the top-ranked Woodley, who prefers a stand-up battle. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. time: saturday 05/30/2020 at 6 p.m. et broadcast: espn venue: ufc apex location: las vegas, nevada matches: 11. main card: welterweight bout 170lbs #1 tyron woodley 19-4-1 vs #6 gilbert burns … I guess I tipped my hand early today but is the betting line now too expensive? After a couple of weeks in Jacksonville, Florida, the company has headed back to their home base of Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC on ESPN 9 Woodley vs Burns. I capped the fight myself without looking at the betting line. He caught me with a good one. The fight card will be held at the UFC APEX training facility and takes place on Saturday May 30 on ESPN and ESPN+. That’s for sure. I know for a fact that the casuals are all over Gilbert Durinho Burns. We can’t go into this stuff thinking we “know”. Usman shattered that perception, though. Every cent matters to your bottom line, so be sure to take the time to not only see which sportsbook may work best for you, but also to scan the odds on the betting apps or websites. How much that adjustment favors Tyron Woodley or Gilbert Burns will be revealed on Saturday night. On the other hand, both Shevchenko sisters are very good and Chookagian, who has had her moments in the UFC, has been extremely inconsistent. Very patient, almost to a fault, only his record says otherwise. Marley won the first-ever "ToutMaster" UFC betting contest sponsored by MMAOddsBreaker and also appears regularly on multiple MMA betting and DFS shows. However, when two grapplers of this magnitude fight, it usually ends up being a stand-up affair as the wrestling cancels itself out. But I know that Woodley's hands are heavier.". If Sakai is planning on putting Ivanov away, it's going to be the result of a small miracle or a massive erosion of Ivanov's chin. So, has he really fallen off? "Every time I say that, I need to give a disclaimer. Burns, who is the No. The UFC returns to Las Vegas for a UFC on ESPN card that features Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns in a crucial welterweight fight as the main event. The welterweight contenders meet in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns. The MMA handicapper knows the May 30 main event will likely be a major turning point in the careers of both fighters. I know for a fact that the casuals are all over Gilbert Durinho Burns. Instead, this fight should be interesting to the final buzzer. Burns is the popular pick among the casuals. track your UFC bets in the Action Network App! You can see Marley's full Woodley vs. Burns predictions and picks here. We'll reveal one of Marley's UFC Fight Night predictions for the May 30 card here: He is backing Billy Quarantillo (-135) to edge out Spike Carlyle (+115) in a battle of powerful prospects. I have seen many analysts this week say, “dog or pass,” regarding the main event — discounting Woodley’s ability, focus, and motivation after one bad loss to a phenomenal, 16-1 Kamaru Usman. When looking at the two heavyweights, it is interesting to see the difference in their starts with the UFC. Odds boosts are simply regular bets offered at enticing odds. Or not. Ivanov is 2-2 in his first four fights with the company, but he's fought Junior dos Santos, Ben Rothwell, Tai Tuivasa and Derrick Lewis. That’s all he needs against Burns. The 33-year-old has never fought competition on the level of Woodley, so this will be a big opportunity for him to assert himself in the welterweight title talks. It very well could be and we’ll have to se how Burns handles the potential fatigue against a smart, savvy, opportunistic fighter like Woodley.