UFC Vegas 27 Odds, Picks & Betting Preview

Rob Font takes on Cody Garbrandt in a pivotal bantamweight showdown in the principle occasion of UFC Vegas 27.

• A pivotal bantamweight bout headlines UFC Vegas 27 as Rob Font takes on former champ, Cody Garbrandt
• A primary contender bout at strawweight is the co-main occasion
• See the percentages, picks, and betting preview for the total UFC Vegas 27 principal card, beneath

The UFC returns to the UFC Apex on Saturday, Could 22 for UFC Vegas 27 after final weekend’s full capability crowd in Houston. In the principle occasion Rob Font takes on former champ, Cody Garbrandt in a highly-anticipated principal occasion.

The co-main occasion sees a primary contender bout at strawweight happen as Xiaonan Yan battles former champ, Carla Esparza. UFC Vegas 27 principal card airs reside on ESPN+ at 7 PM EST. The desk beneath exhibits odds for the principle card at DraftKings adopted by finest bets.

UFC Vegas 27 Odds

All odds as of Could 17

Will Font Get the Largest Win of His Profession?

Rob Font is on a three-fight profitable streak and coming off a first-round TKO over Marlon Moraes that solidified his declare as a legit bantamweight contender. Cody Garbrandt, in the meantime, returned to the win column final day out after three straight KO’s together with, shedding his belt to TJ Dillashaw.

Font & Garabrandt Latest Fights

Font has had a giant step up in competitors lately with Assuncao, John Lineker, and Munhoz and misplaced all three by choice. Nonetheless, his coach defined that after the loss to Assuncao, Font’s mindset has modified, and it has proven as he has appeared like a distinct fighter in his final three outings. Garbrandt, in the meantime, has a ton of energy, however his chin can also be a priority as he will get rocked very often.

This was the combat to make although, particularly after Garbrandt determined in opposition to going to flyweight because the winner may put themself in line to combat for the belt.

Font & Garbrandt Stats

It is a phenomenal matchup between two of one of the best boxers at bantamweight, however each males even have underrated floor video games, so don’t be shocked if sooner or later one among them shoots on the opposite one.

Nonetheless, I do anticipate this to be extra of a kickboxing combat and I feel Font within the first spherical or two will attempt, and simply stick his jab out and never like Garbrandt get inside. As soon as that occurs, we’ve got seen the previous champ get annoyed and rush into one thing and get right into a brawl which will get him knocked out. Font has legit energy, and I feel within the third spherical will catch Garbrandt and get the KO win.

Decide: Rob Font (-121)

Who Turns into the Subsequent Title Challenger at Strawweight?

Xioanan Yan has been on an amazing run within the UFC. Esparza, in the meantime, since shedding two in a row to Claudia Gadelha and Tatiana Suarez, has appeared like a brand new fighter and has combined in her placing and wrestling effectively.

Yan & Esparza Latest Fights

Though Esparza is on a four-fight profitable streak, her final three fights have all been shut and will’ve gone both approach. In opposition to Yan, in the meantime, the combat actually comes all the way down to how good is her takedown protection.

In the end, I anticipate Yan to have the ability to maintain the combat standing and be capable to use her jab and kicks to piece up Esparza and win a clear-cut choice. Yan looks as if the true deal and this will probably be her popping out occasion to quite a lot of UFC followers.

Decide: Xiaonan Yan (-134)

Different UFC Vegas 27 Picks:

1. Justin Tafa (-200): Tafa ought to be capable to discover the chin of Vanderaa early and get the KO win.
2. Felicia Spencer (-167): Spencer will be capable to take this combat to the mat and management it and both get a submission or floor and pound TKO win.
3. David Dvorak (-159): Dvorak is the significantly better striker and may be capable to piece up Paiva over three rounds to win a transparent choice.
4. Edmen Shahbazyan (+135): Many are off the Shahbazyan hype prepare after one loss, however I nonetheless consider he’s an elite expertise and can remind everybody in a giant approach as he’ll catch Hermansson early and get the first-round TKO.

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