The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Girdler, James at 1.70 — an implied 55% chance. Ito, Kuma upset it.

• Girdler, James: opened 1.42, closed 1.70 (55%)
• Ito, Kuma: opened 2.75, closed 2.08 (45%)

Ito, Kuma — recent form

• 2026-08-18Aguiard, Enzo 15-0 Ito, Kuma
• 2026-08-17Cham, Elijah 5-4 Ito, Kuma

Girdler, James — recent form

• 2026-08-19Girdler, James 15-40 Cham, Elijah
• 2026-08-18Aguiard, Enzo 40-0 Girdler, James