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Ian Garry vs Darian Weeks – Prediction and Preview for UFC 273

Fresh off a successful debut, Ian Gary “The Future” is set to face Darian Weeks at the UFC 273 on April 9th. The matchup between the two welterweights will happen at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida.

Garry is opening the fight as the favourite at top UFC sportsbooks for the second time in a row. That’s because he knocked Jordan Williams out during UFC 268 last November 6th, marking his 8th consecutive win without defeat. Six of these wins came via knockout, all within two rounds.

If you intend to wager on the fight, then the best sportsbooks will allow live moneyline betting during or in between rounds. The live moneyline odds represent the odds for the fighter who will likely be the winner, and they change based on how the fight progresses. Live streaming betting sites will have odds with a negative sign for the favourite and a plus for the underdog.

But before you place your bet, here’s some insight about the match card that you will need.

Who Should You Bet On For Garry vs Weeks?

As previously mentioned, this will be the sixth time in a row that Garry is opening as the favourite in an MMA bout with (-184) odds. It’ll also mark his second-longest odds since 2019 when he opened with (-162) against Matteo Ciglia at the Cage Warriors Unplugged 2. Garry had (-290) at the start of his first UFC match and closed with (-400) against Jordan Williams.

On the other hand, this will be Weeks’ first match since his loss at his UFC debut. With this fail, his stats dropped to 5-1, recording one submission loss and four KOs. So, for the second consecutive time, Weeks will have a plus sign next to his name with (+154) odds.

Fighter’s Background

Ian is a 24-year-old fighter from Ireland who started his professional career by beating James Sheehan on Cage Warriors in February 2019. He was signed with the UFC after defeating Jack Grant at the Cage Warriors welterweight championship in June 2021. Currently, Garry is unbeaten with a record of 8-0-0 (win-draw-loss).

Weeks is a 28-year-old from Sedalia, Missouri, and has had an extensive amateur career with a 15-4 record before going pro. His pro career started at the Cageside Promotions-KCFA and the Midwest Fight League. In his UFC debut, he lost to Barberena after replacing Matt Brown on short notice.

Predictions

Based on the stats, it’s clear that Ian Garry has the advantage in the upcoming UFC 273. With an 8-0 record, he returns to the squared circle from a first-round KO win over Jordan William. Meanwhile, Weeks is coming off a unanimous decision loss from his first UFC bout, UFC Vegas 44.

Stats:

Ian Garry: Record (8-0-0), (T)KO (5-0), Sub (1-0)

Darian Weeks: Record (5-1-0), (T)KO (3-0), Sub (2-0)

So, do you think Darian Weeks will earn his first UFC win in this match? Or, do you agree with the bookmarkers that Ian Gary will continue his winning streak? Whatever the case, make sure you consider the odds and predictions above before placing your wager.

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