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WagerTalk handicapper Andy Lang<\/a> gives his <\/span>BKFC 89 predictions and picks for <\/span>May 22nd<\/strong> with <\/span>Jamel Herring vs Michale Larrimore<\/strong> headlining <\/span>in the main event. The main card starts up at 9:00pm ET from<\/span> Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BKFC 89 Main Event: Jamel Herring vs Michale Larrimore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Friday, May 22<\/th>BKFC 89 Betting Notes (Courtesy of Caesars<\/a>)<\/th><\/tr>
Moneyline:<\/td>Jamel Herring -220 vs Michale Larrimore +178<\/td><\/tr>
Rounds:<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr>
Fight Time:<\/td>Main Card Starts at 9:00pm ET \/ 6:00pm PT<\/td><\/tr>
Arena:<\/td>Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA<\/td><\/tr>
TV:<\/td>YouTube PPV<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

BKFC 89<\/strong> Predictions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jomi Escoboza -230 vs Cody Vidal +184\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vidal is coming off a win, but it was one of those fights where both guys looked defensively\u00a0awful and he simply survived longer. He absorbs way too much damage, doesn\u2019t move\u00a0 particularly well, and relies heavily on standing in front of opponents and trading.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Escoboza should have a huge advantage here physically. He\u2019s five inches taller, owns a major  reach edge, and should be able to land jabs and straight shots consistently at range while Vidal  marches forward eating punches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Escoboza doesn\u2019t throw massive volume, but his shots are accurate and carry power. Vidal\u2019s\u00a0tendency to absorb clean damage feels like a massive problem in this matchup. He could get\u00a0 busted up early and lose confidence quickly.\u00a0Escoboza looks like one of the easier sides<\/strong> on the card.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Levi Costa -126 vs Chase Gormely +104\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think there\u2019s a real chance Costa looks excellent here because the speed difference should be\u00a0massive. Gormely is extremely slow and stiff at this stage of his career. He comes from MMA,\u00a0 but his last MMA fight was back in 2018, and the mileage plus inactivity really shows.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He beat a complete nobody in his BKFC debut after years away, then got flattened in 44 seconds  by Parker Porter in his next fight. At 42 years old, there just doesn\u2019t seem to be much left  physically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Costa got nuked by Perdomo in his last BKFC fight, but Perdomo has basically done that to everybody in BKFC. Costa at least showed some offense before getting stopped, and stylistically\u00a0 this is a far more manageable matchup. Costa is younger, faster, and probably hits harder here<\/strong>. At this price, the value is solid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iman Williams -220 vs Cody Kerr +178\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I just don\u2019t think Kerr is on this level. Williams looks like the far more complete and athletic\u00a0fighter to me. He started his BKFC run at heavyweight, but after dropping down to around 206\u00a0 pounds in his last fight, he looked much sharper physically.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The speed, movement, and composure were all noticeably improved. He fights under control,  carries legitimate power, and looks comfortable in exchanges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kerr won his lone BKFC fight, but it came against someone who honestly had no business being\u00a0 in there. This is a major step up in competition and skill level. Williams should be the better\u00a0 athlete, better mover, and cleaner striker throughout.\u00a0Williams should cruise here<\/strong> if he fights disciplined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BKFC 89 Main Event: Jamel Herring -220 vs Michale Larrimore +178<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll take a shot with the dog in the main event. Larrimore is chaos in the best possible way. He\u2019s\u00a0insanely fast, almost too fast at times, flying in and out of the pocket with very little control, but\u00a0 the speed is real and he throws everything with bad intentions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herring is the more measured and experienced fighter. He likes to settle in, pick his spots, and  fight the long game, but that style can be dangerous early against someone like Larrimore. All  four of Larrimore\u2019s BKFC fights have ended in the first round, and he\u2019s dangerous immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herring has only had one BKFC fight, with the rest of his career coming in traditional boxing where fights often slow down and go to decision. Larrimore is going to come out firing hard from\u00a0 the opening bell, and at plus money he\u2019s worth a sprinkle to land something big early<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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