Match Analysis: Chance Ikei vs Jordan Burkholder – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-25
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Game Overview
Chance Ikei, a strong favorite with significant experience at bantamweight, faces Jordan Burkholder who poses an upset threat with solid grappling skills. The matchup features a blend of Ikei's wrestling and striking against Burkholder's resilience and submission attempts.
Key Factors to Consider
- Chance Ikei has demonstrated consistent recent form with a series of wins emphasizing control and striking precision. Jordan Burkholder has shown competitive grit but with more volatility and fewer recent wins at this level.
- No direct previous matchups between Chance Ikei and Jordan Burkholder, creating uncertainty but favoring the more experienced Ikei.
- No reported injuries for either fighter that would materially impact performance, indicating both are likely at full strength.
- Fight taking place at a neutral venue with no evident external influences such as home crowd advantage or travel issues affecting either fighter.
- Ikei, as the favored contender, likely highly motivated to maintain status and push towards bigger promotions; Burkholder motivated to spoil the favorite and build career momentum.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Chance Ikei: -375, Jordan Burkholder: +260 | Chance Ikei | ★★★★☆ 78% |
| Spread | Chance Ikei -1.5: -165, Jordan Burkholder +1.5: +135 | Chance Ikei -1.5 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
| Over/under | Over 2.5 rounds: -110, Under 2.5 rounds: -110 | Over 2.5 rounds | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Chance Ikei -8% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | N/A |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Chance Ikei at -8% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Chance Ikei to win by decision
Predicted Score: Chance Ikei wins by unanimous decision after 3 rounds