Brad Katona vs. Garrett Armfield Odds
Here’s everything you need to know about Brad Katona vs. Garrett Armfield at UFC 297 on Saturday, Jan. 20 – our expert UFC prediction and pick.
Bantamweights clash in UFC 297’s featured prelim when two-time winner of The Ultimate Fighter Brad Katona meets underdog Garrett Armfield.
UFC officials clearly expect an all-action bout given the matchup’s key bout placement. Will the 135-pounders deliver?
Here’s a look at the Katona vs. Armfield odds and betting pick.
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Tale of the Tape
| Katona | Armfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 15-2 | 9-3 |
| Avg. Fight Time | 15:00 | 6:15 |
| Height | 5’6″ | 5’6″ |
| Weight | 136 pounds | 135.25 pounds |
| Reach | 64 inches | 70 inches |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Date of birth | 12/19/1991 | 10/9/1996 |
| Sig Strikes Per Min | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| SS Accuracy | 51% | 44% |
| SS Absorbed Per Min | 4.57 | 3.52 |
| SS Defense | 50% | 57% |
| Take Down Avg | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| TD Acc | 20% | 0% |
| TD Def | 50% | 75% |
| Submission Avg | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Katona, a Winnipeg native and the only two-time winner of The Ultimate Fighter, should have advantages in speed, grappling and cardio over Armfield, who carries a six-inch reach advantage and considerably more power.
Katona is the more technical striker and better offensive wrestler.
However, he may struggle with Armfield’s physicality early and potentially get cracked on the feet.
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Katona vs. Armfield Pick
If he can survive that opening round, I expect Katona to take over in the final 10 minutes with superior output and pressure.
And if he does fall behind after Round 1, consider a live bet on Katona.
It’s challenging to lay a significant price on Katona when Armfield is the more dangerous fighter with vastly more finishing upside.
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However, I show value on Katona to win by decision (projected +111, listed +125) but would prefer to bet a Same Game Parlay (SGP) with the Over 1.5 Rounds (-120) at DraftKings, as opposed to his decision prop or his odds to win in Round 3 or by decision (-115 at the same book).
The Picks:
- SGP: Brad Katona & Over 1.5 Rounds (-120, Risk 0.5u) at DraftKings
- Brad Katona Live after Round 1
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