UFC Fight Night 59: McGregor vs. Siver Main Card Betting Odds and Predictions

At UFC Fight Night 59, Conor McGregor will look to take another step closer to the featherweight championship in a showcase matchup against Dennis Siver, who has his sights set on spoiling the party.

With four wins in as many UFC appearances, McGregor has had a meteoric rise in the 145-pound division. His showmanship has expedited his trip toward the top of the featherweight rankings, but the Irishman didn't get there without big wins, as he's coming off a knockout victory over Dustin Poirier.

In October, Siver returned from a suspension and defeated Charles Rosa. It wasn't the type of win that would normally earn a fighter a bout of this magnitude, but Siver might just be a sacrificial lamb of sorts heading into UFC Fight Night 59 and will have to play spoiler to earn some respect.

Also featuring a third meeting between Donald Cerrone and Benson Henderson, Sunday's event is one that MMA fans won't want to miss. Here are the current main card betting odds, via OddsShark.com, along with predictions for each matchup.

Conor McGregor (-1250) vs. Dennis Siver (+800)

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Unsurprisingly, McGregor is a massive favorite heading into Sunday's bout with Siver.

It would be a massive upset should the Irishman lose in the UFC Fight Night 59 main event, but the odds suggest a Siver win is nearly impossible, and that is not reality.

There's a reason Siver has been on the UFC roster for more than seven years. Having only lost to Cub Swanson at 145 pounds, he's not a combatant anyone should take lightly. While he doesn't match up well with McGregor stylistically, Siver is still dangerous and capable of pulling off the upset this weekend.

McGregor has solid enough takedown defense and should be quicker to the punch than Siver, so the favorite will likely win this matchup. However, at these odds, betting on McGregor wouldn't be worth the risk or the minuscule return on investment. 

Prediction: McGregor, (T)KO, Rd. 3

Play: Pass

Donald Cerrone (+115) vs. Benson Henderson (-160)

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With six straight wins, Cerrone is as hot as he's ever been, but he could be pushing his luck by returning to the Octagon for a second time in around two weeks.

In 2011, Cowboy had also won six bouts in a row before making a somewhat quick turnaround to meet Nate Diaz at UFC 141. Fighting six times in about 12 months caught up to him then, and he's been equally active over the past 12 months heading into his rematch with Henderson.

On the heels of a loss to Rafael dos Anjos, Henderson will be hungry to get back on track, and who better to do that against than an opponent he's already beaten twice?

While Cerrone has much more momentum right now, I'm surprised to see these odds so close, given the past between these two competitors. I don't think that Henderson has declined or that Cerrone has improved enough to result in this meeting going much differently than the first two.

Prediction: Henderson, Unanimous decision

Play: 1 percent bankroll on Henderson

Uriah Hall (-1000) vs. Ron Stallings (+650)

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Following losses in his first two official UFC outings, Uriah Hall has rebounded with back-to-back wins and is starting to look like the fighter most people thought he was.

Despite his recent success, Hall finds himself competing against a UFC newcomer on Sunday. The Ultimate Fighter veteran was originally supposed to meet Costas Philippou, but an injury prevented that scrap from going down at UFC Fight Night 59.

So, the UFC signed Ron Stallings to fight Hall on short notice. Stallings is a Strikeforce veteran, but since he's coming off a loss to relative unknown Tim Williams, he'll be a massive underdog against Hall.

I have little doubt Hall will roll through Stallings, but he's not a fighter I'd be quick to risk money on. Hall can look like a future champion one outing and a fighter who barely deserves a spot on the UFC roster in his next outing.

Given that Stallings enters this bout with nothing to lose and that he does have finishing ability from all areas, with six career submissions and knockouts, I'd want more than 10 cents on the dollar to bet on Hall at UFC Fight Night 59.

Prediction: Hall, (T)KO, Rd. 1

Play: Pass

Norman Parke (+120) vs. Gleison Tibau (-140)

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Still unbeaten in five UFC appearances, Norman Parke looks to have a lot of potential. However, he's in for his biggest test against veteran Gleison Tibau.

With 23 UFC bouts, Tibau has seen it all inside the Octagon. Although he hasn't had much luck against elite lightweights, the Brazilian has succeeded in the gatekeeper role on several occasions.

Tibau's grinding style keeps him in pretty much every fight, and it should prove especially effective against Parke, whose wrestling is his strongest weapon. Parke has a bright future ahead, but Tibau always seems to show up at his best in these bouts with up-and-comers.

At these odds, Tibau is worth throwing some money at, as he should come away with a decision victory.

Prediction: Tibau, Unanimous decision

Play: 1 percent bankroll on Tibau