The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Las Vegas for a talent-stacked fight card at the Apex Center. The UFC odds are now available for us to delve into some perfect prop betting picks for UFC in Vegas 42.
UFC Middleweight Bout
Saturday, November 13, 2021 – 8:05 PM EST at Apex Center
Former World & European Grappling Champion Roman Dolidze (9-1-0) has enjoyed a prosperous beginning to his mixed martial arts career. Initially practicing the sport of Sambo in Ukraine, the Georgian-born athlete once competed in the prestigious ADCC Worlds Tournament. So you know how grappling offense is of an elite magnitude. Take this into consideration for your UFC picks.
Kyle Daukaus (10-2-0) will pose a significant threat to Dolidze’s wrestling base. The Philadelphia native possesses a BJJ black belt and originally found his passion in MMA through his love for grappling. With a highly long frame for the middleweight division, Daukaus often owns a significant size advantage over his opponents and was once a heavyweight contender before lowering his BMI.
On the feet, Dolidze has undoubtedly improved his technical attributes, but to overcome the long jab and reach of Daukaus could prove difficult. I’m excited to see which fighter will reign supreme as both men are strong in this area from a grappling aspect.
I believe a grappling war is inevitable, with Dolidze owning the takedown/power advantage and Daukaus having a Jiu-Jitsu/positional advantage.
The available UFC odds with Bookmaker Review favor the youngster in 28-year-old Kyle Daukaus, but our approach this week will focus on the over/under betting market.
I anticipate their grappling strengths will draw this contest beyond the 10-minute mark have; their skillsets should take this fight to the judges’ scorecards.
UFC Pick: Over 2 ½ rounds -185 with BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review)
UFC Light Heavyweight Bout
Saturday, November 13, 2021 - 9:05 PM EST at Apex Center
Light Heavyweight slugger Kennedy Nzechukwu (9-1-0) is becoming a severe problem for heavyweight contenders – with the African knockout power reminiscent of the heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou. The Nigerian-born striking-based martial artist has struggled with his grappling defense, but an ability to shut his opponent’s lights out has delivered 6 knockouts from his 9 professional victories.
Da Un Jung (14-2-1) will feel confident in owning the experience advantage this weekend, and much like his opponent on Saturday, the Korean-based fighter has proved he’s a true heavier weighted athlete with a solid chin and durability worth taking note of. In addition, Jung has multiple other qualities like decent cardio, athleticism, and a solid jab that he regularly fights behind.
Throughout a combined 27 professional MMA contests, these two heavyweight brutes have only visited the judges’ scorecards on six occasions. I’m not one to follow trends, but the grappling and submission from Jung combined with the knockout power of Nzechukwu have the making of a short-winded fight.
The available UFC odds with Bookmaker Review favor the experience of Da Un Jung by positioning him as the betting favorite; however, a -115 price tag isn’t a confidence vote, and this is purely based on Nzechukwu’s finishing ability on the feet.
Both competitors own a high percentage finishing ability, so expecting this contest to reach the judges’ scorecards doesn’t seem likely, especially when they both present opposite finishing abilities.
UFC Pick: Under 2 ½ rounds +115 with BetOnline
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