The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Apex Center in Las Vegas for a highly anticipated Fight Night event. Let’s waste no time because the fight odds are now available for us to delve into some parlay betting picks for UFC in Vegas 51. The event is headlined by welterweight contenders Vicente Luque and Belal Muhammad; join us as we deliver the most carefully selected UFC betting predictions.
Vicente Luque vs. Belal Muhammad
UFC Welterweight Main Event Bout
Saturday, April 16, 2022 – 10:45 PM EDT at UFC Apex
Luque vs. Muhammad Betting Pick Analysis
With a professional mixed martial arts career defined by finishing his opponents via knockout or submission, Brazil’s own Vicente Luque (21-7-1) is a fan favorite amongst the MMA community for obvious reasons.
Training out of the famous Sanford MMA gym in Deerfield Beach, Florida, fight-camp spirits should be high amongst Luque and his coaches. They’ll be faced with a familiar opponent, who the Brazilian scored a first-round knockout over when Belal and Luque first met.
Belal Muhammad (10-0-0) isn’t backing down with the opportunity to score back one of the mere three losses he’s suffered since competing under the UFC banner.
“Remember the Name” will put his 6-fight win streak up for grabs versus a fighter in Luque who effortlessly knocked him out during their initial encounter back in 2016. However, the striking skillset of the grappling-based martial artist has evidently leveled up as he prepares to engage in a 5-round war with the only opponent to have ever knocked him out.
UFC Vegas 51 Parlay Prediction
After watching the first meeting between Luque and Muhammad, it’s easy to notice the lack of defensive striking awareness that Belal was dealing with. With that said, Luque’s all-around MMA skillset is one of the most dangerous in the welterweight division. Despite owning some of the most fearful power striking at 170lbs, those expecting to wrestle/grapple with Luque have to be conscious of his elite-level jiu-jitsu.
The available UFC odds with Bookmakers Review don't recognize the dangers that Luque presents. Although I worry about his lack of cardio during the latter rounds, I anticipate the Brazilian can deliver a high output of strikes throughout the first three rounds.
The available price on Luque is too tempting to ignore, one of these men will surrender their impressive win streak, and I’m siding with the more well-rounded fighter.
UFC Pick: Luque to Win This (-171)
Pat Sabatini vs. TJ Laramie
UFC Featherweight Bout
Saturday, April 16, 2022 - 9:05 PM EDT at UFC Apex
Sabatini vs. Laramie Betting Pick Analysis
Pat Sabatini (16-3-0) returns to the UFC octagon in his fourth appearance this weekend, and without a doubt, he’ll be hoping to hold onto a 5-fight win streak that dates back to September of 2020. Stemming from an extensive background in multiple grappling disciplines, his jiu-jitsu, freestyle wrestling, and combat sambo skills have allowed Sabatini to dominate the opposition in this area of the fight game.
24-year-old TJ Laramie (12-4-0) couldn’t find a bright start to his UFC tenure, losing to Darrick Minner via guillotine choke inside 1 minute. With such a lack of experience, a petite stature for the featherweight division (5ft 6’), and a two-year layoff from professional competition, it’s easy to see why the top-rated sportsbooks are heavily supporting Sabatini’s chance of success.
UFC Vegas 51 Parlay Prediction
The available odds favor Sabatini with an eye-watering -500 price tag. With that said, don’t be surprised when Sabatini makes these odds seem like a steal. The elite grappling prowess of Sabatini will reign supreme this coming Saturday, and I expect the undefeated UFC streak to continue.
The UFC Vegas 51 Punching Parlay Picks
- Luque to Win (-171)
- Sabatini to Win (-500)
UFC Pick: Two-legged Parlay (-111) [1.90] at BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review)
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UFC VEGAS 51 Main Card on ESPN & ESPN+
- Vicente Luque vs. Belal Muhammad [UFC welterweight main event bout]
- Caio Borralho vs. Gadzhi Omargadzhiev [UFC middleweight co-main event bout]
- Andre Fialho vs. Miguel Baeza [UFC welterweight bout]
- Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Yanan Wu [UFC women's bantamweight bout]
- Pat Sabatini vs. TJ Laramie [UFC featherweight bout]
- Mounir Lazzez vs. Ange Loosa [UFC welterweight bout]
