UFC 300 is lastly right here, and it’s going to be unimaginable.

Headlined by a lightweight heavyweight title struggle between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill, the cardboard additionally encompasses a strawweight title between Weili Zhang and Yan Xiaonan and a “BMF” title struggle between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway. On prime of that, the cardboard options seven different former UFC champions and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. It’s the best struggle card ever assembled on paper, so let’s take a look at all of those fights.

As at all times, all odds are courtesy of our buddies at DraftKings Sportsbook.

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Straight Bets

Alex Pereira (-130)

Pereira is without doubt one of the finest strikers on this planet, and he’s preventing a person who has by no means shot a takedown throughout his total UFC profession. That’s a reasonably good begin for anybody backing Pereira. On prime of that, we add in Hill’s harm standing. He’s returning fairly quickly from his achilles harm, and if you wish to struggle Pereira, then it might be higher to take action with none attainable points.

Hill actually can win this struggle, however that’s too many strikes in opposition to him to really feel snug. I’m backing the world class kickboxer in a struggle that can doubtless be solely kickboxing.

Max Holloway (+136)

This struggle goes to be wonderful. Holloway has one of many best chins in MMA historical past, and Gaethje is a monstrously highly effective puncher. That’s going to be a enjoyable watch. Holloway’s weak spot has at all times been chopping the legs, and Gaethje is without doubt one of the finest leg-kickers within the sport. That’s a enjoyable watch. Gaethje’s protection is primarily shelling as much as catch punches on the arms, and Holloway has the best strike differential in UFC historical past – and it’s not shut. Once more, a enjoyable watch.

Whoever takes a backward step on this struggle goes to be the man who loses, and I can’t assist however assume that might be Gaethje. Holloway’s sturdiness lets him survive Gaethje’s brutal offense, and his output takes over the struggle.

Jiri Prochazka (-105)

The previous mild heavyweight champion takes on Aleksandar Rakic within the featured prelim struggle, and I like his possibilities to get again on the successful observe. Prochazka is chaos incarnate, whereas Rakic’s total sport is to quiet chaos. That’s merely not one thing Prochaza will permit. He’s going to convey the thunder, and at that time, your selection is to reply him head on – or wilt beneath. However since Rakic doesn’t have a lot one-hit KO energy, his probabilities of successful a firefight with Jiri are slim.

Calvin Kattar (+145)

Former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling makes his featherweight debut in opposition to Kattar, and I’m a bit shocked “Aljo” is the favourite. Kattar is the naturally greater fighter and the much better striker. Most significantly, although, Kattar is a superb defensive wrestler. Zabit Magomedsharipov struggled to get Kattar down and will barely maintain him down when he did, so why does Las Vegas assume Sterling could have extra success? If we’d beforehand seen Sterling at 145, possibly I may see him being the favourite. However for his first time at this weight class, give me the underdog with the nice fashion matchup.

Jessica Andrade (-142)

The previous strawweight champion faces Marina Rodriguez on the prelims, and this can be a deal of a value. If this struggle occurred on the identical time this previous yr, Andrade would have been a -250 favourite at the least. However she’s misplaced three in a row, and individuals are questioning if “Bate Estaca” is on the decline. When she bashed Mackenzie Dern across the cage, that query seemed to be answered, however the books nonetheless aren’t certain. Even when Andrade is in decline, Rodriguez is, as effectively, and she or he’s not bodily sufficient to maintain the previous champion from dominating this struggle.

Jim Miller (+154)

It’s UFC 300. When you assume we’re betting on Bobby Green, you’re outdoors your god-given thoughts. That is Jim Miller’s day. That’s all of the evaluation you want.

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Prop Bets

Weili Zhang to Win by KO/TKO/DQ or Submission (-110)

Was Yan Xiaonan’s win over Jessica Andrade an indication she has elevated her sport massively? That’s the one query for the co-main occasion this weekend. If sure, then this struggle out of the blue will get fairly aggressive. If not, this ought to be batting follow for the champion. Carla Esparza dominated Yan on the ground, and Weili ought to be capable to end her there. Add within the further bump Weili ought to get from her own custom fight shorts, and I believe we get an announcement efficiency from the champion.

Deiveson Figueiredo To Win By KO/TKO/DQ (+175)

Figueiredo faces Cody Garbrandt within the first struggle of the night, and if that doesn’t inform you every thing it’s good to learn about this card, I don’t know what’s going to. I’ve written plenty about this fight already, and my opinion hasn’t modified for a second: Garbrandt merely can not assist however get drawn into brawls that he’s ill-equipped to compete in. Figueiredo will drive him to do the identical, and whereas “Figgy Smalls” can eat the photographs Garbrandt places on him, the reverse is just not the identical.

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Parlay of the Week

Arman Tsarukyan (-225)

Tsarukyan faces Charles Oliveira in a essential card bout on Saturday, and whereas “Do Bronx” is a darling canine for a lot of, he’s not for me. Oliveira is a supremely harmful fighter, however he’s dealing with a younger, hungry wunderkind who’s by no means been completed and appears for all of the world like a future champion. Worse but, Tsarukyan’s proven a vastly improved putting sport these days, that means that Oliveira is in danger in all phases of the sport.

Bo Nickal (-2100)

Nickal fights Cody Brundage in the principle card opener, and the percentages inform the story of what this struggle is. It’s a squash match to get Nickal over on the most important card of the yr. His inclusion isn’t including a lot to the parlay, but it surely’s additionally as near a assure as there’s on this enterprise.

Kayla Harrison (-425)

Harrison makes her UFC and bantamweight debut in opposition to Holly Holm in a prelim bout, and whereas many are involved about her means to compete at 135 kilos, I’m not. Harrison is a official world-class athlete, and she or he’s been supremely assured the burden received’t be a problem. I belief her. When the cage door closes, Holm shouldn’t be a lot of 1 both, as she’s effectively past her prime – and Harrison is just not Ronda Rousey. She’s not going to run headlong into punches, and Holm is ultimately going to get thrown and completed.

Parlay these three bets collectively for -116 odds.

Wrap Up

That is clearly the most important weekend of the yr, so we determined to go all out. These are the weekends we stay for. Get pleasure from it, people.

Till subsequent week, benefit from the fights, good luck, and gamble responsibly!

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