The UFC returns to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a stacked pay-per-view fight card. Let’s waste no time because the UFC odds are now available for us to delve into some parlay betting UFC picks. The event is headlined by top-ranked welterweight challengers Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. Join us as we deliver the most carefully selected UFC parlay betting predictions.
Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal
UFC Welterweight Main Event Bout
Saturday, March 5, 2022 – 10: 05 PM at T-Mobile Arena
Betting Pick Analysis
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington (16-3-0) isn't the most likable character on the roster, but there's a reason why he's the No.2 ranked 155lb fighter on the planet.
Behind a wealth of accomplishments during his school years on the wrestling circuit, Covington has been competing, beating, and training with the most elite fighters for the last decade.
Jorge Masvidal (35-15-0) is quite the opposite of his opponent this Saturday but equally as skilled. Most recognized for his striking offense, the "BMF" champion who defeated Nate Diaz for the makeshift championship undoubtedly lives up to the title meaning…"Bad Mother Fu**er".
UFC Parlay Prediction: Covington to win (-325) with BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review)
UFC 272 Parlay Prediction and Odds
The history and animosity between Covington and Masvidal is the reason why this contest can headline a pay-per-view without a championship up for grabs, but controlling the potential emotional mistakes will be imperative.
The available UFC odds with Bookmakers Review are heavily in favor of Covington, and it's hard to disagree with the oddsmaker's opinion. Yes, Masvidal is an excellent striker with a level of experience that many cannot match. However, Covington is a championship-caliber of a fighter; without the presence of Kamaru Usman, he'd unquestionably be holding the welterweight division title.
If Covington feels uncomfortable in his striking offense, he can overwhelm Masvidal with his wrestling skillset at any time during the fight. We've watched Masvidal struggle with his grappling defense on multiple occasions, so it's not difficult to envision Covington dominating this contest on the canvas.
Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Brian Kelleher
UFC Featherweight Preliminary Bout
Saturday, March 5, 2022 – 10:05 PM EST T-Mobile Arena
Betting Pick Analysis
Umar Nurmagomedov (13-0-0) continues his quest to become the world's most successful bantamweight competitor, and he isn't doing a bad job thus far behind thirteen consecutive victories and zero defeats.
As the cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov, 26-year-old Umar has one of the strongest teams in the American Kickboxing Academy behind him. And although living in the shadow of his cousin is inevitable, to begin with, Umar's diverse and dominant skillset will one day carve a legacy of his own.
Brian Kelleher (24-12-0) is a true company man, accepting a fight on short notice versus one of the most prosperous up-and-coming fighters in Umar. Aged 35, at the least, he'll own a significant experience advantage with 36 professional fights on his record. Unfortunately, the chips look stacked against American native in terms of skillset.
UFC Parlay Prediction: Fight Goes the Distance/No (-110) with BetOnline
UFC 272: Parlay Prediction and Odds
Separating himself from most Dagestani fighters, Umar has elevated his striking offense, which could one day reach the elite level of his sambo wrestling. We have a future champion in our presence on this Saturday's preliminary card. And while the focus of Khabib's trained fighters is currently on Islam Makhachev, I believe the spotlight will be shared with Umar in the years to come.
The available odds have positioned Umar as this weekend's highest-priced betting favorite. And to keep it completely honest, I struggle to disagree with them. With that said, the value can be found in expecting this fight to avoid the judge's scorecards. I can envision multiple scenarios where Umar can stop Kelleher inside the distance, whether the utilization of his striking or submission ability finds the finish.
The UFC 272 Punching Parlay
- Covington to Win (-325)
- Nurmagomedov/Kelleher: Fight Goes the Distance - No (-110)
Parlay Odds: Two-legged Parlay (+150) [2.50] 1u stake returns 1.50u profit with BetOnline
UFC 272 Main Cards and Odds
- Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal [UFC Welterweight Main Event Bout]
- Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano [UFC Catchweight Co-main Event Bout]
- Edson Barboza vs. Bryce Mitchell [UFC Featherweight Bout]
- Kevin Holland vs. Alex Oliveira [UFC Welterweight Bout]
- Sergey Spivak vs. Greg Hardy [UFC Heavyweight Bout]
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