UFC Fight Night 222: Bobby Green vs Jared Gordon 4/22/23 Odds, Analysis and Tips

Bobby Green vs Jared Gordon 4/22/23 – On Saturday night at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, a Lightweight Division bout between Bobby Green and Jared Gordon will take place. Bobby Green has long been considered an outstanding fighter; having already competed twice more than Jarden Gordon he will attempt to secure victory with all his might. Gordon is an impressive fighter with a good track record. A win against Green would certainly enhance his standing among UFC fighters but UFC betting lines are favoring Bobby Green to defeat him; Green has more experience and can take down opponents more easily; yet watching Gordon take on an experienced veteran will prove both engaging and entertaining.

Bobby Green vs Jared Gordon

Date & Time: Saturday, April 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM ET

Location: UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada

TV: ESPN+

Bobby Green vs Jared Gordon 4/22/23 Betting Odds

Green

Moneyline: -255

Gordon

Moneyline: +215

Bobby Green vs Jared Gordon Analysis

Bobby “King” Green enters the Octagon with a 29-14-1 record and weighs in at 155 lbs, standing 5’ 10″. His orthodox fighter stretches 71″. Bobby Green recently faced Drew Dober and succumbed to a punch to the head in round two, leading Dober to land 34 out of 121 total strikes attempted during their bout. Drew Dober emerged victorious from this bout, landing 75 of 145 total strikes. Furthermore, 34% of his significant strikes fell within this category for him to achieve an overall strike rate of 28%. Bobby Green had better success, landing 51% of his significant strikes with 73 hits hitting directly to the head; 16 of 86 significant strikes hit successfully at that target area for Green. As far as accuracy goes, 50 out of 113 significant strikes hit their targets accurately. Drew Dober made 97% and Green 98% of his significant strikes from distance. Bobby Green made his professional mixed martial arts debut in January 2008 and quickly amassed an 8-1 record fighting independent events.

Jared “Flash” Gordon stands 5’9″, weighs in at 155 lbs and boasts an orthodox fighter’s record of 19-6-0. With a wingspan of 68″, the 34 -year-old could add another victory to his collection of wins. Jared Gordon suffered his last defeat through a unanimous decision in Round 3 against Paddy Pimblett. Paddy Pimblett successfully connected on 85% of his significant strikes at distance while Gordon achieved 88%. Jared Gordon accomplished 58% of his significant strikes attempted, connecting on 60 of 103 significant blows aimed at the head, landing 32 out of 62 significant strikes to the head of his opponent’s head. Paddy Pimblett scored an astounding 63 of 155 significant strikes during that fight. From all his significant strikes at the head, he only connected on 33 out of 122 shots that hit their target. Paddy Pimblett connected on 97 out of 194 strikes that he attempted, while Jared Gordon managed to connect on 100 of 143 attempts. Jared Gordon amassed a 12-1 record prior to joining UFC. He held lightweight championships at Duelo De Gigantes in Mexico and featherweight champion at Cage Fury Fighting Championship in the United States.

Bobby Green vs Jared Gordon Stats

Bobby Green vs Jared Gordon Free Pick

Bobby Green is one of the veteran fighters currently competing on the UFC roster and always proved exciting to watch compete. Bobby Green has fallen in four out of his last six fights, all to quality opponents. Gordon is an elite fighter capable of competing at UFC levels but his striking will prove problematic on Saturday. Bobby Green won’t be able to finish New Yorker, but should still emerge with a victory via decision win as per the UFC betting trends.