Wait, I thought we were trying to, “save the farm?!?!?!?”
No. 13-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight, Bryce Mitchell, returns to action against red-hot Brazilian madman, Jean Silva, at UFC 314 this weekend from inside Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
And though the initial betting odds were sky-high, Mitchell remains a steep underdog against “Lord.” Undeterred, he’s urging everyone to wager big — bet the house, or in his world, the farm — on his victory.
“I believe so,” Mitchell told reporters when asked if he was being unfairly discounted. “But, I think this is a great time for all my friends to bet and make a tremendous amount of money off me.
“So, go ahead and bet the farm,” Mitchell concluded. “These are the best odds I’ve had in a long time. If you’re a betting man, cast your bet.”
Before facing Ilia Topuria at UFC 282 back in Dec. 2022, where Mitchell was a +150 underdog, his previous highest odds as an underdog in UFC were against Charles Rosa at UFC 249 in May 2020, where he was listed at around +120.
Mitchell got wrecked by Topuria (watch highlights) and decisioned Rosa after nearly submitting him on numerous occasions.
Nevertheless, Mitchell undeniably brings huge value to this 145-pound holy war.
The lopsided odds boil down to three factors: Silva’s blistering win streak, public backlash over Mitchell’s ridiculous Adolf Hitler remarks, and Silva’s devastating power — especially after Josh Emmettknocked Mitchell stiff back in 2023 (watch it).
Will you be laying money on the Arkansas fighter?
If you’re unsure, checkout our “Mitchell vs. Silva” breakdown right here.
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FEATHERWEIGHT MADNESS! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues its 2025 pay-per-view (PPV) schedule on Sat., April 12, 2025, with a high-stakes clash between Featherweight standout, Alexander Volkanovski, and rising contender, Diego Lopes, battling for Ilia Topuria’s vacated Featherweight title in the five-round main event. In UFC 314’s electrifying co-headliner from inside Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla., Lightweight fan-favorite Michael Chandler will face the brash Paddy Pimblett in a five-round co-main event. UFC 314 will also feature a must-watch, bad-blood Featherweight showdown between Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva, alongside another 145-pound clash with Yair Rodriguez taking on promotional newcomer, Patricio Pitbull, and so much more! UFC 314’s start time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (“Prelims” undercard) and 10 p.m. ET (PPV main card).
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