UFC Baku Fight Lineup: Odds Analysis, Prop Bets, Forecasts, and Selections
UFC Baku Fight Night: Betting Odds, Predictions and Picks
Get ready for a night of exciting MMA action as the UFC invades Baku, Azerbaijan with a stacked fight card. Here's a breakdown of the main event, co-main event, and prop bets, as well as some expert insights.
Main Event: Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Hill (12-3-0-1) enters the octagon as the former UFC light heavyweight champion, ready to reclaim his title after a devastating Achilles tendon injury that forced him to relinquish the belt. Rountree Jr. (13-6-0-1), coming off a loss to Alex Pereira in the UFC 307 main event, looks to capitalize on Hill's injury and cement his place in the division.
When the betting odds opened, Rountree Jr. was a -160 favorite over the +135 Hill. However, currently, the two fighters are evenly matched, with Rountree Jr. at -105 and Hill at -115. Betting trends show a majority of bets are leaning towards Hill, with 64% of the total bets.
I'm picking Rountree Jr. to win via TKO/KO. While both men are strikers, Rountree Jr.'s versatility and quick striking ability give him an edge in this matchup.
Co-Main Event: Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes
This fast-paced lightweight fight between Fiziev and Bahamondes promises to be a highlight of the evening. Both fighters are known for their aggressive striking and submission skills.
Fiziev opened as the -135 favorite, but the odds have since flipped, with Bahamondes as a slight favorite at -130. However, the majority of the betting action is leaning towards Bahamondes, with 60% of the total bets placed on him.
Prediction: Bahamondes wins via decision. I expect a tight, competitive matchup, but Bahamondes' grappling skills will prove to be the difference-maker in a decision victory.
Other Notable Fights and Prop Bets
- Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev: Bet on Blaydes to win via decision. This heavyweight battle is expected to be a grinding affair, with both fighters looking to wear each other down in the clinch.
- Tofiq Musayev vs. Myktybek Orolbai: Orolbai wins via decision. This catchweight fight is expected to be a test of endurance, with both fighters showing durability in previous fights.
- Nazim Sadykhov vs. Nikolas Motta: Sadykhov wins via KO. With a majority of the betting action on Sadykhov and a strong history of knockout wins, expect him to finish the fight in spectacular fashion.
Remember, always gamble responsibly and never bet more than you can afford to lose. Enjoy the fights, and may the best man (or woman) win!
References:[1] Forbes, UFC Baku Fight Card: Betting Odds, Line Movement, and Predictions - Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. (2023, June 20). Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/martindulac/2023/06/20/ufc-baku-fight-card-betting-odds-line-movement-and-predictions-jamahal-hill-vs-khalil-rantree-jr/?sh=5089d933219f
[2] Forbes, UFC Baku Fight Card: Betting Odds, Line Movement, and Predictions - Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (2023, June 20). Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/martindulac/2023/06/20/ufc-baku-fight-card-betting-odds-line-movement-and-predictions-rafael-fiziev-vs-ignacio-bahamondes/?sh=95e27d7e4dd7
[3] Forbes, UFC Baku Fight Card: Betting Odds, Line Movement, and Predictions - Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev (2023, June 20). Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/martindulac/2023/06/20/ufc-baku-fight-card-betting-odds-line-movement-and-predictions-curtis-blaydes-vs-rizvan-kuniev/?sh=3b2e4a590c5a
- The main event of the UFC Baku Fight Night, a mixed-martial-arts sports event, features a match between former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr., with Hill aiming to reclaim his title.
- In the co-main event of the UFC Baku Fight Night, two lightweight fighters, Rafael Fiziev and Ignacio Bahamondes, promise a fast-paced and competitive matchup. Bahamondes, known for his grappling skills, is predicted to win via decision.
