Israel Adesanya is slightly favored by BetOnline to win a potential rematch against Sean Strickland, despite Strickland’s upset victory over Adesanya at UFC 293.
Following Sean Strickland’s surprising triumph over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, the possibility of an immediate rematch has come into play. However, according to odds established by BetOnline, Adesanya may still hold the upper hand in this situation. Despite Strickland’s victory, Adesanya has emerged as the mild favourite to win a potential rematch.
Adesanya, who began as a -120 favourite, implies odds of 54.55 percent to win. In betting terms, a $100 wager on Adesanya with these odds has the potential to yield a $183.33 payout. On the other hand, a $100 bet on Strickland, outstanding at +100, may result in a $200 payout. Thus, the betting odds for the potential rematch currently stand at +100 for Sean Strickland and -120 for Israel Adesanya.
Interestingly, UFC President Dana White has expressed his support for a quick rematch. However, the decision is still uncertain given the recent performance of Number 1 contender Dricus Du Plessis, who is potentially waiting for his chance after defeating Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. Strickland walked into the previous Saturday’s showpiece with seven wins from his last nine fights, whereas Adesanya was attempting to secure the first defense of his second term as UFC middleweight champion. This certainly adds an interesting twist to the speculation surrounding an Adesanya-Strickland return match.