Tatsuro Taira vs Edgar Chairez Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for UFC 290 (Don't Expect Chairez to Last Long)

The UFC 290 early prelims action features a very exciting catchweight matchup between Tatsuro Taira and Edgar Chairez. The Duel's betting preview is here with everything you need, from odds and predictions to broadcast info on the bout. Let's take a look.

Taira vs Chairez Fight Info, Date & Time

UFC 290 — Early Prelims Catchweight (130 lbs) Bout
Tatsuro Taira (13-0, 3 KOs) vs. Edgar Chairez (10-4, 4 KOs)
Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023
Fight Time: This will be on the early prelims card, which begins at 6 p.m. ET.
Venue: T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, NV
Coverage: UFC Fight Pass

Taira vs Chairez Odds & Prop Bets

All UFC 290 odds, lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline:
- Tatsuro Taira: (-900)
- Edgar Chairez: (+610)

Method of Victory:
- Taira by KO/TKO: (+750)
- Taira by Points: (+430)
- Taira by Submission: (-190)
- Chairez by KO/TKO: (+1500)
- Chairez by Points: (+1100)
- Chairez by Submission: (+2500)

Taira vs Chairez Prediction

Tatsuro Taira was supposed to face Kleydson Rodrigues a few weeks ago, but the latter pulled out of that fight. Instead, the Japanese prodigy will face Edgar Chairez on relatively short notice.

While an upset isn't impossible, I don't see Chairez getting the victory here. Taira has been dominant throughout his career and is already 3-0 in the UFC. He's finished off two of those opponents, most recently tallying a first-round submission win over Jesus Aguilar back in February.

Meanwhile, Chairez hasn't exactly faced anyone on Taira's level. In fact, this is the 27-year-old's first UFC fight since he lost to Clayton Carpenter via unanimous decision on Dana White's Contender Series 2022. Although Chairez has won twice since that loss, those victories came against lesser competition in UWC and Fury FC.

In other words, Taira's undefeated run isn't in danger this weekend.

Winner: Tatsuro Taira

Taira vs Chairez Best Bet

I really don't see Chairez lasting long against a submission expert like Taira. After all, Chairez has already been submitted twice in his career and doesn't have the same level of grappling as his opponent. Taira will tire his opponent out early on before sealing the deal with one of his many submission moves.

Bet: Tatsuro Taira by Submission in Round 1 or 2 (-160)

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