Alex Pereira is set to defend his light heavyweight championship this Saturday against Magomed Ankalaev in the highly anticipated main event of UFC 313. Adding to the excitement, Justin Gaethje will also make his return to the Octagon, facing Rafael Fiziev in a rematch following Gaethje’s memorable knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300.
With a stacked pay-per-view card, let’s delve into some betting insights for the event.
Please note: Betting odds are provided for informational purposes.
Rafael Fiziev (-178)
Fiziev steps in on short notice to replace the injured Dan Hooker in a fight against Gaethje, which appears to be a challenging matchup for “The Highlight.” While Gaethje won their previous encounter, it was a very close fight. Considering Gaethje’s age of 36 and his recent brutal knockout defeat, there are more concerns surrounding him than Fiziev’s layoff and knee injury. It seems like Fiziev has a good opportunity to avenge his earlier loss this Saturday.
Jalin Turner (+102)
Jalin Turner is a highly regarded fighter. His matchup against Ignacio Bahamondes is intriguing as Bahamondes is one of the few lightweights who can match Turner’s physical stature. However, Bahamondes is less likely to exploit Turner’s weakness in grappling. Turner is a dynamic and dangerous striker who could easily be on a two-fight win streak if he had been more decisive against Renato Moicano. Expect Turner to confidently return to the win column this Saturday.
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev to End by KO/TKO (-155)
The main event between Pereira and Ankalaev is anticipated to be a very close fight between two of the best light heavyweights globally, both possessing significant offensive capabilities. While a Pereira victory is likely to be via knockout, a substantial portion of Ankalaev’s wins have also come by KO or TKO. Both fighters have the knockout power on their feet, and if the fight goes to the ground, Ankalaev’s ground and pound is also a threat to end the fight. The odds for a KO/TKO finish seem favorable given these factors.
Armen Petrosyan by KO/TKO (+210)
Armen Petrosyan will face Brunno Ferreira in a preliminary bout that is considered excellent matchmaking. The fight is playfully dubbed “Superman” (Petrosyan) vs. “The Hulk” (Ferreira), creating a DC vs. Marvel theme. Drawing parallels, in a fictional crossover, Superman defeated Hulk. Similarly, Petrosyan is expected to secure a knockout victory over Ferreira on Saturday.
Mauricio Ruffy (-520)
Despite his nickname Ruffy, Mauricio’s family name is Santos. While King Green is respected, he seems to be past his prime, and Ruffy, with momentum behind him, is favored to win.
Mairon Santos (-340)
Mairon Santos, the recent Ultimate Fighter winner, makes his first non-TUF UFC appearance against Francis Marshall. Despite the TUF winner status not carrying the same weight as before, Santos is considered a promising prospect and is expected to win.
Djorden Santos (-194)
Djorden Santos, debuting from Contender Series against Ozzy Diaz, is the first leg of a potential parlay. While not considered a top prospect, Santos is a competent boxer, and Diaz has a history of losing against stronger opponents.
Parlay Bet: Santos Trio (+133 Odds)
Combining bets on Mauricio Ruffy, Mairon Santos, and Djorden Santos results in a parlay with +133 odds.
Last week’s bets resulted in a small win, and hopefully, this week will bring continued success. Enjoy the fights, and remember to gamble responsibly!
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