UFC on ESPN 66: Timothy Cuamba vs Roberto Romero Fight Preview

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Timothy Cuamba and Roberto Romero are scheduled to compete in a featherweight contest taking place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Both fighters are seeking to rebound from recent defeats and secure a victory in this anticipated matchup.

Both athletes possess comparable professional records. Cuamba enters the fight with an 8-3 standing, including 4 knockout victories, having recently lost a decision to Lucas Almeida. His notable striking ability could be a key factor in this bout. Romero, known as `El Charro Negro`, holds a record of 8 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, with 3 wins coming by knockout. He is also coming off a recent defeat, aiming to return to the win column.

Timothy Cuamba vs Roberto Romero Betting Odds

Betting lines are tight for this featherweight clash. Roberto Romero is positioned as a slight favorite with odds around 1.8 (-130), while Timothy Cuamba is the underdog at approximately 2.2 (+118).

Method of Victory Timothy Cuamba Roberto Romero
By KO/TKO or Disqualification 9.0 (+800) 6.0 (+500)
By Decision or Technical Decision 2.9 (+185) 3.3 (+230)

Examining method of victory odds, Cuamba winning by decision is offered at 2.9 (+185), presenting a potentially solid value bet. His knockout potential is seen as less likely by oddsmakers, priced at 9.0 (+800). Romero winning by KO/TKO sees slightly better odds at 6.0 (+500), while a decision victory for Romero is set at 3.3 (+230). The competitive odds reflect the expectation of a closely contested fight.

Fight Details and How to Watch

The featherweight fight between Timothy Cuamba and Roberto Romero is part of UFC on ESPN 66, taking place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. The main card of the event is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM EST.

Fans in the USA can watch the fight between Timothy Cuamba and Roberto Romero live on ESPN+.

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