Almost two years after losing to Daniel Rodriguez by a controversial split decision, Li Jingliang is coming back to the Octagon. The Leech is fighting Carlos “The Nightmare” Prates who’s looking for his 10th straight win.
Before Betting on Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates
The Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates UFC 305 odds suggest The Leech is in trouble. Oddsmakers seem to think the Chinese fighter has ring rust after not fighting for more than a year and 11 months.
Plus, since his previous fight, he had some serious injury problems. Last year, for example, his fight with Michael Chiesa was canceled after he suffered a spine injury.
Another reason why Jingliang vs. Prates odds suggest the Chinese fighter is likely to lose on August 17 is that he’s fighting a very exciting prospect. Carlos Prates is 19-6 overall, with 9 wins in a row. Each of his last 8 wins happened by KO/TKO, including two in the UFC and one in Dana White’s Contender Series.
Li Jingliang is his toughest opponent to date, but Prates has faced some nasty opponents in the past while fighting in ONE Championship and LFA. That said, he’s got plenty of experience with fighting against elite rivals, so you can bet he’s not afraid of The Leech.
Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates UFC 305 Offshore Odds & Pick
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Li Jingliang | +200 |
| Carlos Prates | -235 |
Our prediction is that UFC 305 will turn into a real-life nightmare for Li Jingliang when Carlos Prates unleashes his striking storm on him. Prates is going to throw everything he’s got at him, which is why a win by another KO/TKO looks like a very likely scenario.
This isn’t the only UFC 305 fight in which we predict a KO/TKO happening. Read our Tuivasa vs. Rozenstruik preview to learn which of these two will put the other one to sleep.
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