Looking for some of the best UFC 290 predictions around? Kicking off the early prelims Tatsuro Taira will take on Edgar Chairez in a short-notice fight at catchweight of 130 pounds. In this post, we’ll provide our Tatsuro Taira-Edgar Chairez prediction and odds.
Taira was previously scheduled to fight Kleydon Rodriguez on June 24th, but the fight fizzled at the last moment. Now 3-0 in the UFC and 13-0 overall, Taira will look to extend his winning streak. On the other side, Chairez will take this short notice opportunity after losing a unanimous decision on Dana White’s Contender Series to Clayton Carpenter last August. Overall, Taira comes in as an overwhelming favorite at -910.
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UFC 290 Predictions: Tatsuro Taira-Edgar Chairez Prediction and Odds
Tatsuro Taira vs. Edgar Chairez Odds
Alexandr Romanov: -910 | Edgar Chairez: +600
The 23 year old Japanese prospect has three knockouts and seven submissions behind his undefeated record. Taira has submitted his last two opponents within the UFC showing a strong ground game. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and comes from a wrestling background. This is evidenced by his 2.62 takedowns per bout and 3.7 submission average. However, Taira isn’t a slouch on the feet either. He lands 2.79 significant strikes per minute, while absorbing just 1.05. Taira uses his striking more to set up his ground game, but he has been excellent through three UFC fights.
On the other side, Chairez will look to rebound from his Contender Series loss. Since then, he has gone 2-0 on the regional scene with a pair of submissions. Chairez has a 10-4 record to his name. Interestingly, he holds six wins by submission, but he has also been submitted six times himself. In his Contender Series bout, Chairez did allow three takedowns and four minutes and 29 seconds of control time.
With Taira’s strength also coming on the ground, Chairez could be in hot water from the beginning of the fight. With the odds coming quite long at -910 the best way to approach this fight might be a submission prop later in the week.
