Kyle Anthony — UFC 328 predictions (WagerTalk)

Kyle Anthony sees Chimaev's elite, top-notch wrestling, explosiveness and physicality as too much: Strickland gets stuck on the back foot defending takedowns instead of working his jab and volume, then takes risks getting up and gives up his back, where Chimaev finds the finish.

• Off the -590 moneyline, likes Chimaev by submission at +110
• Strickland has no power to scare Chimaev — death by accumulation
• Lost both Du Plessis fights where wrestling was a factor

“Getting off the minus-590 number, I do like Chimaev by submission, which is sitting at plus 110.”

Kyle Anthony loves Taira's elite jiu-jitsu — he finds the back quickly and can bank rounds or get the submission any time it hits the ground, and lesser grapplers already took Van down repeatedly. He also flags Taira's power, a reach edge, and a Van worn down by five fights in 13 months.

• Loves Taira by submission at +210
• Taira 13 takedowns over his last four; Van very hittable
• Pushes back on the 'Van on the feet only' narrative

“Give me Taira by submission, plus 215.”

Both are 39, but Stephens is 1-8 in his last nine MMA fights and has shifted to boxing, while Green has back-to-back wins on a tougher schedule with his hand speed, footwork and volume intact. Green can pitter-patter from range and mix in takedowns to bank rounds.

• Likes Green by decision at +125, off the -335 moneyline
• Stephens 1-8 in his last nine MMA bouts
• Green's chin a question mark, but the skills are intact

“Give me Bobby Green by decision, plus 125.”