Italian Headlines Vettori vs Cannonier Odds: Vettori Lacking Knockout Power
UFC Fight Night Main Event
Vettori vs Cannonier odds don’t have much between the middleweights on UFC Fight Night’s main event on Saturday.
UFC odds have Vettori at -130 and Cannonier at even money, so a close fight is expected, and a title fight could be on the line.
Both fighters lost to Israel Adesanya, so they need to rise the ranks once again.
Vettori Lacking Knockout Power
The Italian is 19-6-1, but he’s struggling to beat fighters with a knockout blow.
He comes off a decision victory over Roman Dolidze, who was 12-2 at the time, but he’s not on the same level as Cannonier.
Our biggest concern was his performances against Robert Whittaker and Adesanya. He was outclassed by busier fighters, so he needs to lift his workrate if he wants to be considered as one of the best in the division.
The UFC main event gives him a chance to get his career back on track.
“He’s beaten the guys I have beaten. He’s lost to the guys I have lost to. He’s well-rounded. He doesn’t check out in the fight. It is something I do well too,” Vettori said.
We expect Cannonier to come out swinging, so Vettori will need to watch out for the early onslaught. Vettori is a cautious fighter in the early stages of the fight, but there is market confidence.
Vettori vs Cannonier odds have Vettori at -130, so there isn’t much between them, and it’s hard to know which fighter has the better chance.
If it comes down to a decision, the edge will likely go to Vettori, who picks his spots better. Cannonier will look to land the knockout blow, which could be his only chance.
Cannonier Eyes KO
His tactics aren’t being kept secret: Cannonier is looking for a knockout on Saturday.
“I punch pretty hard and am at getting my fist to a chin,” said the 39-year old Cannonier. “I do not go into these fights for a decision or outpoint my opponents. I am going in there to incapacitate by knocking them out or by submitting them.”
“I just want to finish. Considering the fact that he (Vettori) hasn’t been finished. I’d love to be the guy to break that cherry.”
If you’re considering taking the even-money price with Vettori vs Cannonier odds, you should take Cannonier to win by knockout. He won’t win the fight by decision, unless Vettori decides not to throw any punches.
Cannonier is 16-6 following a rare decision win over Sean Strickland, which proved that he can go the full five rounds and come out ahead.
However, he has the power advantage and he will look to use it, like he did when knocking out Jack Hermansson and Anderson Silva in 2019.
If that Cannonier turns up, he will be tough to beat. However, it could be a tough fight for him to win if he can’t land a big right hand on Vettori’s chin.
Follow us on Twitter
