PFL vs Bellator: Clay Collard vs AJ McKee Prediction
The most fan-friendly matchup on this PFL vs. Bellator event is the lightweight bout between Clay Collard and AJ McKee. Let’s add this to the list of betting on MMA fights tonight and discuss how this clash of styles could play out in Saudi Arabia this weekend.
Collard vs. McKee Picks
- AJ McKee by Submission.
Continue reading for the official Collard vs McKee prediction ahead of placing any bets on this weekend’s card. Offering valuable insights into the exciting realm of scores and odds.
Clay Collard vs AJ McKee Information
Clay Collard vs AJ McKee
Location of the fight: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Date & Time: February 24, 2024.3 PM ET card start
How to Watch: ESPN+ PPV / DAZN PPV
Last Fight Record
Collard is coming off a career-changing 3 wins in 2023, ending in a PFL Championship loss to multiple-time champion Olivier Aubin-Mercier in November.
McKee is coming off a decision win over Sidney Outlaw at Bellator 301 in November.
Collard vs. McKee Betting Analysis
Clay Collard
Collard is an American fighter with a professional MMA record of 24-11, including 11 TKO/KO victories and 3 submissions. He has done a ton in combat sports already at only 30 years old. He is a former two-division champion at SteelFist Fight Night regional promotion, a lightweight champion at Showdown Fights, competed in the UFC, fought in last year’s PFL lightweight championship, and even has 18 professional boxing bouts. Collard is a 6’0” switch stance fighter with a 75” reach.
AJ McKee
McKee is an American mixed martial artist with a professional MMA record of 21-1, including 6 TKO/KO victories and 7 submissions under his belt at the age of 28. He has been fighting in Bellator for his entire professional career, basically rewriting the featherweight record books, and is well on his way to doing the same at lightweight. McKee’s height is 5’10”, and he has a reach of 74” as a southpaw.
Updates
The PFL, ESPN, or DAZN have not reported any injuries.
Clay Collard vs AJ McKee Betting Preview
You can’t make the Collard vs McKee prediction without previewing the betting lines and studying tape on both men. If you want to learn how to bet on MMA right now, continue reading and follow the process we go through.
First, the PFL odds for this fight will give you an idea of what the oddsmakers expect to happen. Collard is coming into this weekend as the underdog with +220 odds against the -300 betting favorite, McKee. The over/under is set at 2.5 rounds and the fight is favored to end inside the distance at -170 according to BetUS.
Stylistically, it’s hard to imagine this fight not being living up to the hype. Collard is all gas, no breaks from the opening bell to the final bell; and Mckee is arguably one of the most dynamic mixed martial artists in the sport today.
Since Mckee is a southpaw, Collard will most likely look to stay in his orthodox stance and look for his straight right hand, check lead leg kick, and right uppercut to the body. He throws heavy combinations with constant pressure in the cage; if he sees his opponent take a back step, he will take that as an opportunity to finish the fight by overwhelming them against the fence.
McKee is a great all-around fighter. He is very good at moving around the cage on the outside and landing kicks at range. Even though he is dangerous at range, he always uses his striking to set up takedowns. Once you get on the ground with McKee, it’s a tough day at the office for anyone.
Clay Collard vs AJ McKee Betting Prediction
PFL predictions have just gotten harder to make now that they absorbed Bellator MMA. This means that the best of both promotions will be fighting each other, leading to closer matchups and higher-level performances.
The official Collard vs McKee prediction is that AJ McKee will win via submission on Saturday. There aren’t any prop bets available yet, but keep your eyes open for methods of victory bets to take this week.
This will be a great fight and potentially the best on the card. Even though Collard is always dangerous with his sharp boxing and pressure, McKee is way too good to bet against. Collard also showed some struggles with opponents taking his back over the years–and that’s McKee’s specialty.
- AJ McKee by Submission.
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