Since losing to Conor McGregor by decision in 2013, Max Holloway has won each of his last nine fights. Holloway will get a shot at the interim UFC Featherweight Championship this Saturday in Toronto against Anthony Pettis in the main event of UFC 206.
UFC 206 odds: Max Holloway favored over Anthony Pettis for interim featherweight title
Max Holloway will face Anthony Pettis in the main event of UFC 206 this Saturday in Toronto, with Holloway looking to extend his winning streak to 10 fights.
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Holloway is a -190 betting favorite to win the title at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. The original main event for UFC 206 was supposed to be the light heavyweight title between Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson, but Cormier was forced to pull out of that fight with an injury. As a result, McGregor was stripped of his featherweight title to upgrade this fight to a main event title bout.
Pettis is a former lightweight champion and a talented fighter with a 19-5 career record, but three of those losses have come in his last four fights. Holloway should have the advantage in this fight because of his aggression and striking ability, but Pettis has a shot at an upset if he can keep the Hawaiian at bay with his kicks. Pettis would pay +155 on the upset.
Donald Cerrone has won 11 of his last 12 fights, including three straight wins since moving to welterweight, with two TKO wins and one submission win. Cerrone is a -275 favorite on Saturday against Matt Brown, who is going off at +215. Brown has lost four of his last five fights, but those losses have come against respectable competition. This should be a slugfest that isn't likely to go to the cards.
Doo Ho Choi hasn’t lost as a professional since 2010, winning 12 straight fights, including each of his first three fights in the UFC. Each of his last eight wins have come by way of knockout. The dangerous young featherweight striker is a -225 favorite facing Cub Swanson on Saturday. Swanson (+175) is a dangerous grappler who could have a shot at an upset if he is able to keep this fight on the mat.
Other big fights leading up to the main event include Tim Kennedy (-150) vs. Kelvin Gastelum (+120), Jordan Mein (-160) vs. Emil Meek (+130), and Misha Cirkunov (-130) vs. Nikita Krylov (+100).
UFC 206 Betting Lines (see all UFC odds at OddsShark)
Donald Cerrone (-275) vs. Matt Brown (+215)
Doo Ho Choi (-225) vs. Cub Swanson (+175)
Max Holloway (-190) vs. Anthony Pettis (+155)
Jordan Mein (-160) vs. Emil Meek (+130)
Tim Kennedy (-150) vs. Kelvin Gastelum (+120)
Misha Cirkunov (-130) vs. Nikita Krylov (+100)
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