UFC Fight Night 222: Ricky Glenn vs Christos Giagos 4/22/2023 Best Picks, Tips and Odds
Ricky Glenn will meet Christos Giagos at UFC Fight Night 222 this Saturday. Ricky has long been one of the premier fighters, while Giagos has performed admirably but also suffered losses to numerous opponents during his career. UFC betting odds are updated online for the bettors to place bets on their best fighter.
Ricky Glenn vs Christos Giagos
Date & Time: Saturday, April 22, 2022 at 4:00 PM ET
Location: UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada
TV: ESPN+
Ricky Glenn vs Christos Giagos Betting Odds
Glenn
Moneyline: -160
Giagos
Moneyline: +140
UFC Fight Night 222: Ricky Glenn vs Christos Giagos 4/22/2023 Best Picks, Tips and Odds
Ricky Glenn vs Christos Giagos Analysis
Ricky “The Gladiator” Glenn will look to add another victory to his 22-6-2 record this Saturday when he fights Christos Giagos. With a reach of 70 inches, this southpaw fighter could make history. The 34-year-old is weighing in at 155 lbs and comes in at 6’0″. Ricky Glenn averages 4.03 significant strikes per minute and blocks 52% of significant strikes thrown his way. Ricky Glenn last entered the Octagon to face Grant Dawson and ended in a draw via majority decision in Round 3. Dawson managed to land 71 of 85 of the strikes he released during this contest while Glenn managed to land 88 out of 104 total strikes in total for this fight. Dawson had 24 of 31 significant strikes, representing 77% of his overall hits. He concluded his fight by landing 12 out of 17 significant strikes directed at Glenn’s head, while landing 68% of his significant strikes by sticking 28 of 41 significant hits on him. Regarding his striking accuracy, Dawson connected on 19 out of 26 significant strikes aimed directly at his head; 28% were made at distance by Glenn while only 12% came from Dawson.
Christos “The Spartan” Giagos stands 5’10”, weighs 155 lbs and holds an orthodox record of 19-10-0 in his Octagon appearances. Reaching 71″, Christos is currently 33 years old. Christos Giagos averages 2.81 major strikes per minute. Giagos blocks 48% of shots that come his way. Christos Giagos’ last fight was with Thiago Moises and ended in defeat via rear naked choke in round 1. Moises was successful with 66% of his significant attempts from distance while Giagos scored 100% of them. Giagos was successful in landing 40% of his significant strikes attempted, connecting on two out of five significant strikes aimed at the head. Moises connected on three of four significant strikes during that contest; two were directed directly at his head. Moises was 7-for-9 in his total strikes that he let fly, while Giagos connected on 13 of 16 total strikes thrown during that fight.
Ricky Glenn may not be an exceptional grappler; taking opponents to the mat 0.57 times per three rounds. Glenn is currently scoring takedowns on 13% of his attempts and blocking 68% of all takedown attempts against him. Giagos has succeeded in taking down 41% of his takedown attempts and stopped 52% of those attempted by opponents. However, Glenn stands out as being more adept at subduing opponents with his attempt of 0.5 finishes per 15 minute round while Giagos strives for 0.4 finishes per 15 minutes.
Ricky Glenn vs Christos Giagos Free Pick
Christo Giagos may be known for his takedowns, but Ricky Glenn’s superior speed will render them ineffective against him in this fight. UFC betting analysts expect Ricky Glenn to win on Saturday.
Free Pick: Ricky Glenn -160
