Get to know the best bets and parlays for the upcoming UFC Vegas 106 event held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas!
The UFC’s familiar APEX facility in Las Vegas is about to heat up again this weekend. After a month-long hiatus from the smaller venue, the octagon returns with a welterweight clash that has serious implications for the division’s landscape. Gilbert Burns finds himself in the unfamiliar position of underdog against the rising undefeated prospect Michael Morales. Burns has hit a rough patch lately with three straight losses, but those defeats came against the cream of the welterweight crop, including new champion Jack Della Maddalena. The Brazilian grappling ace still has plenty of fight left, even at 38 years old.
Meanwhile, Morales brings his perfect 16-0 record and considerable physical advantages into his first main event spotlight. The 25-year-old Ecuador native has been steadily climbing the welterweight ladder, most recently demolishing Neil Magny in the first round last August. Morales represents the new wave of talent crashing against the established veterans. But as fans have seen countless times in combat sports, the leap from prospect to contender often claims victims when they face their first true elite test.
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Here are the best bets for the upcoming UFC Vegas 106 event:
Morales will likely control the fight with his massive 8-inch reach advantage, but Burns’ veteran savvy should keep him in the game. The youngster might be forced to settle for a convincing but not devastating victory on the scorecards.
Don’t let Park’s year-plus layoff scare you away. Prior to his knee injury, the undefeated South Korean was one of the division’s most exciting prospects, with eight finishes in his nine professional wins. His opponent Carlos Hernandez is uniquely limited for a UFC fighter, having never secured a knockout in his career. Even with some potential ring rust, Park’s explosive striking should prove too much for Hernandez to handle.
The odds suggest a quick finish for Ruziboev, but Stoltzfus is tougher than given credit for. Fresh off a Performance of the Night knockout over Marc-Andre Barriault, Stoltzfus has faced a murderer’s row of opponents. Ruziboev does hit hard, but Joaquin Buckley showed that wrestling can neutralize his game. However,Ruziboev can implement his game and KO/TKO Stoltzfus.
Yusuff is one of the rising prospects in the UFC. Despite the odds, we feel that he is more than capable of finishing Mairon Santos.
Erosa is on a roll with three straight wins, including two submissions and a recent first-round demolition of Darren Elkins. Costa is skilled but smaller, and Erosa’s craftiness and length could create problems. The price is right to back the veteran in what should be a back-and-forth battle.
Here are some solid parlay options to boost your payout for this weekend’s fights at the Apex.
Michael Morales to Win
Paul Craig to Win
Hyun Sung Park to Win
This parlay combines two of the night’s strongest favorites and an underdog for good reason. Morales brings an undefeated record and massive physical advantages. Park remains perfect at 9-0 and faces Carlos Hernandez, who lacks finishing power and will struggle with Park’s dynamism, even after Park’s layoff. Paul Craig, despite his recent skid, remains extremely dangerous on the ground.
Paul Craig to win via submission
Jared Gordon to Win
Tecia Pennington to Win
This more conservative approach banks on Paul Craig to pull off the win via submission. Gordon’s volume striking should outpace the hesitant Thiago Moises, while Pennington’s experience and activity level gives her a clear edge over Pinheiro.
Julian Erosa to Win
Nursultan Ruziboev To Win via KO/TKO
Sodiq Yusuff to Win
This parlay banks on two live underdogs plus a method of winning. This combination offers over 10-to-1 returns on fighters with legitimate paths to victory.
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