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Prediction, pick for Jack Jenkins vs. Ramon Taveras

Prediction, pick for Jack Jenkins vs. Ramon Taveras

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By: Ryan Wohl

The fourth Australian fighter on the Main Card is Jack Jenkins, who is 1-2 in his last three fights. Jenkins is taking on Ramon Taveras, a fighter with a 1-1 record in the UFC. Both fighters are coming off a loss and looking to get back in the win column.

Here is my best bet for Jack Jenkins vs. Ramon Taveras.

Jack Jenkins To Win By Decision (+120)

Jack Jenkins has lost two of his last three fights. In the UFC, four of Jenkins’ five fights have taken place in Australia. His two losses came in Sydney, but he has a perfect 2-0 record fighting in the UFC in Perth.

In this matchup, Jenkins is a -290 favorite with Taveras being a +230 underdog on DraftKings Sportsbook. With Jenkins being more than a 2-1 favorite, getting Jenkins to win by decision at +120 seems like the best value play. Two of his last three victories have come via the judges’ scorecards, and three of five.

Taveras is slightly taller (5’8″ vs. 5’7″) with a two-inch reach advantage (70″ vs. 68″) over Jenkins. But Jenkins is a way more accurate striker, landing significant strikes at a 17 percent better rate. Jenkins also averages 1.78 takedowns pr 15 minutes, which is his clear advantage in this fight.

Ryan Wohl

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