UFC 279 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Chad Anheliger vs. Heili Alateng (2022)

Let’s take a look at the top odds, picks, and predictions for Saturday’s UFC 279 event: Chad Anheliger vs. Heili Alateng.

Chad Anheliger vs. Heili Alateng

In the early prelims, we have a bantamweight bout between Chad Anheliger and Heili Alateng. A Dana White Conteder Series alum, Anheliger will look to grab his third straight in under the UFC umbrella.

In fact, Anheliger is riding a professional 10-fight win streak, a trend I expect to continue in this scrap. His power was on full display in his latest win over Jesse Strader, knocking him down with a vicious left-hand and landing 20ish straight shots in a brilliant display of ground and pound.

Half of Anheliger’s wins during this streak have come via knockout, something we could see happen once again against Heili Alateng. Of Alateng’s eight professional losses, four have been inside the distance.

This matchup should stay on the fight as both guys prefer to strike. Given that, Anheliger should carry an advantage as he throws at a much higher volume with much more accuracy.

At 13/2, Anheliger is certainly worthy of a shot to knock out Alateng.

Pick: Chad Anheliger to Win via KO/TKO/DQ (+650)

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