The UFC returns to Sydney this weekend with one of the card’s most fascinating contrasts: veteran New Zealand striker Dan Hooker taking on French finisher Benoît Saint-Denis in a lightweight clash with genuine implications for both fighters’ rankings. On paper, this looks like a mismatch in Saint-Denis’ favor, but the betting market might be sleeping on some interesting angles that could shift how sharp bettors approach this matchup.
Benoît Saint-Denis vs. Dan Hooker Odds
Across the major sportsbooks, Saint-Denis sits as a clear favorite with remarkably consistent pricing. Some list him at -325 with Hooker as a +260 underdog, translating to an implied probability of 73.