Mike Malott vs Adam Fugitt Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for UFC 289 (Home Country Hero Doesn't Disappoint)

Malott vs Fugitt Fight Info, Date & Time

UFC 289 — Main Card Welterweight Bout
Mike Malott (9-1-1, 4 KOs) vs. Adam Fugitt (9-3, 5 KOs)
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Fight Time: This will be on the main card, which begins at 10 p.m. ET.
Venue: Rogers Place — Vancouver, British Columbia
Coverage: ESPN+, PPV

Malott vs Fugitt Odds & Prop Bets

All UFC 289 odds, lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline:
- Mike Malott (-235)
- Adam Fugitt: (+180)

Method of Victory:
- Malott by KO/TKO: (TBD)
- Malott by Points: (TBD)
- Malott by Submission: (TBD)
- Fugitt by KO/TKO: (TBD)
- Fugitt by Points: (TBD)
- Fugitt by Submission: (TBD)

Malott vs Fugitt Prediction

Mike Malott looks to keep his winning ways going as he returns to his home country of Canada. The 31-year-old has been a machine lately, bringing a five-fight winning streak to Rogers Place. He hasn't come close to losing over that stretch, finishing each opponent within the first round (three by submission, two by KO/TKO).

Needless to say, Adam Fugitt has an uphill battle ahead of him. The Eugene, OR native was knocked out by Michael Morales in his UFC debut last year but bounced back with a TKO win over Yusaku Kinoshita at UFC Vegas 68.

Fugitt will put up a fight, but Malott is more than capable of handling his opponent. The Canadian combatant absorbs fewer significant strikes per minute (3.48) with better defense (54%) than Fugitt (5.90 and 46%, respectively). Malott has only been hit 15 times through three UFC fights, whereas the underdog has absorbed 93 in two.

With how much he's dominated the competition, it's hard to imagine Malott losing, especially with the boost that the Canadian crowd will bring.

Winner: Mike Malott

Malott vs Fugitt Best Bet

The moneyline is the only betting option at the moment, making a Malott outright win at -235 odds the best bet for now. Make sure to check back on FanDuel Sportsbook leading up to UFC 289 for more playable options.

Bet: Mike Malott to Win Outright (-235)

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