Using the latest UFC 293 odds, as well as industry-leading tools, we’re set to make our Jamie Mullarkey-John Makdessi pick and prediction.
Sticking with the men’s lightweight division, Jamie Mullarkey fights John Makdessi as a -265 favorite. Mullarkey dropped his most recent bout against Muhammad Naimov via knockout back in June of this year. Similarly, Makdessi lost to Nasrat Haqparast in September of last year.
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Jamie Mullarkey-John Makdessi Pick and Prediction
Best UFC 293 Picks: Jamie Mullarkey vs. John Makdessi Odds
Jamie Mullarkey: Opened -250, now -265 | John Makdessi: Opened +200, Now +205
Mullarkey has a 16-6 professional record featuring 10 knockouts and three submissions. Among his losses, Mullarkey has been knocked out four times, including in each of his last two losses. Mullarkey has a well-rounded skill set, landing and absorbs exactly 4.20 significant strikes per minute behind 54% striking defense. He also has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, evidenced by his 2.91-takedown average per bout. Mullarkey defends takedowns at 75%, rounding out a solid ground game.
Makdessi has an 18-8 professional record featuring nine knockouts. Among his losses, he has been knocked out twice and submitted once. Makdessi has a kickboxing and karate background and lands 5.52 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 4.04 with 69% striking defense. Makdessi has never landed a takedown in the UFC, but he defends them at 85%. It should be noted that he will cede four inches in height and six inches in reach to Mullarkey.
Well past his prime, Makdessi draws tough competition, as Mullarkey has advantages on the ground and with his length. Makdessi likely has the striking edge, but the size of Mullarkey should neutralize these advantages. Makdessi deserves to come in as a -265 favorite.
Best UFC 293 Pick: Jamie Mullarkey -265
