(Editor's Note: This article was published prior to Saturday's announcement that Gillespie vs. Riddell is off tonight's card due to health and safety protocols.)
UFC betting odds are on the board for the full fight card at UFC Fight Night on Saturday, March 20 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
After an extremely disappointing main event on March 13, this should be a much more exciting bout between the always-entertaining Kevin Holland and Derek Brunson.
UFC Fight Nights odds opened with Holland at +100 but have since shifted to -175, while Brunson comes back as the underdog at +150.
Here are the UFC odds for the main event and every other bout at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland on March 20.
Where will UFC Fight Night on March 20 take place?
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland will take place at the APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is also being referred to as UFC Vegas 22. The octagon at the APEX has a diameter of 25-feet, making it five feet smaller than the standard UFC cage.
Who is fighting at UFC Fight Night on March 20?
A tilt between ranked light heavyweights Paul Craig and Jamahal Hill was originally expected to be the co-main event before Hill withdrew due to COVID-19 complications.
Other fights on the main card include Tai Tuivasa vs. replacement Harry Hunsucker (Tuivasa was originally scheduled to face Don'Tale Mayes), and Song Kenan vs. Max Griffin. A fight between Julija Stoliarenko and Julia Avila was canceled after Stoliarenko fainted during weigh-ins, while the Anthony Birchak vs. Johnny Eduardo bout was also called off.
UFC Fight Night odds for March 20
| Weight Class | Favorite | Odds | Underdog | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleweight | Kevin Holland | -175 | Derek Brunson | +150 |
| Lightweight | Gregor Gillespie | OTB | Brad Riddell | OTB |
| Heavyweight | Tai Tuivasa | -350 | Harry Hunsucker | +275 |
| Welterweight | Max Griffin | -200 | Song Kenan | +170 |
| Women’s Strawweight | Cheyenne Buys | -350 | Montserrat Ruiz | +275 |
| Middleweight | Roman Dolidze | -138 | Trevin Giles | +110 |
| Women’s Bantamweight | Macy Chiasson | -220 | Marion Reneau | +180 |
| Lightweight | Grant Dawson | -188 | Leonardo Santos | +162 |
| Bantamweight | Montel Jackson | -700 | Jesse Strader | +500 |
| Bantamweight | Adrian Yanez | -220 | Gustavo Lopez | +180 |
| Flyweight | J.P. Buys | -150 | Bruno Silva | +125 |
Odds courtesy of bet365
UFC Fight Night odds for the main event
Derek Brunson vs Kevin Holland
Brunson comes into the octagon as the No. 7-ranked middleweight contender and is fresh off an upset win over phenom Edmen Shahbazyan. Brunson entered that bout as a +225 underdog but overpowered the younger fighter, picking up the TKO win via ground-and-pound at the start of the third round.
The 36-year-old has enjoyed a lengthy career in MMA going 21-7, including 12-5 since entering the UFC. Brunson has reeled off three wins in a row since changing camps to Sanford MMA and training under Henri Hooft. He is a well-rounded fighter that combines excellent wrestling with knockout power on his feet.
Most people around the world didn't have the best of years in 2020 but Holland was the exception. The 28-year-old went 5-0 during the calendar year with four wins via KO/TKO and three Performance of the Night Bonuses.
Holland is now 21-5 in his career with 16 wins coming by finish. He's a long and athletic fighter with creative striking and explosive power, but also an excellent scrambler and capable grappler with seven submission wins in his career.
Where can I bet on UFC odds?
Most online sportsbooks and casinos offer bets on UFC odds and props. While odds to win usually come out as soon as a fight is announced, prop bets become more readily available closer to an event. Check out the best sportsbooks available where you live and see what UFC bets they have available.
