Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall
Fight Not To Start 4th Round (-165)
For anyone looking for this prop, it can be found at DraftKings under "Round Props", and then you will see a section for "Fight To Start Round X". Both of these fighters are capable of a finish at any moment. Tom Aspinall has yet to see a 3rd round in the UFC, he finished all 5 of his UFC fights within 2 rounds (4/5 were in round 1). Curtis Blaydes has gone beyond 3 rounds just once in his career (went 5 rounds with Volkov). Blaydes also has plenty of early finishes on his resume. Regardless of who wins, we will look for this fight to be decided within 3 rounds. Our bet cashes as long as the 4th round does not begin.
Paul Craig vs. Volkan Oezdemir
Volkan Oezdemir To Win By KO/TKO (+155)
We initially looked for unique ways to bet this fight not to go the distance. The problem is there is little to no value at any sportsbook right now to bet under time props in this fight. The clear path to victory for Paul Craig is a submission. The clear path to victory for Volkan Oezdemir is a knockout. The way that these two fighters press forward, it would be difficult to imagine this one hitting the scorecards. This matchup is too close to lay (-150) on Oezdemir to win. However, the (+155) for a knockout is appealing considering it is his most likely path to victory. Our bet is one unit on Volkan Oezdemir to get back in the win column with a big knockout. It's worth noting, Oezdemir fought Magomed Ankalaev and Jiri Prochazka in his last two fights. So while he has lost 2 straight, keep in mind the losses were two of the best fighters in the division. Oezdemir has also fought other high level guys like Aleksandar Rakic, Dominick Reyes, Anthony Smith, Daniel Cormier, etc. Oezdemir has been in the octagon with the top dogs, and this is a good stylistic matchup for him to succeed against Paul Craig.
Paddy Pimblett vs. Jordan Leavitt
Paddy Pimblett To Win By Finish (-120)
Paddy Pimblett is one of the most exciting upcoming prospects in the UFC, especially in terms of entertainment. Be sure to get in front of a TV for this fight. Paddy Pimblett has had 2 fights in the UFC, and finished both of them in the 1st round (one submission, one knockout). In this fight he will have a size advantage, his home crowd behind him, and he should have a big edge on the feet in this matchup. Jordan Leavitt looks to be a good grappler, but doesn't seem to be much of a threat in terms of striking, and his cardio has looked questionable in previous fights. Leavitt has not been finished in his UFC career, his one loss came by decision. However, he hasn't fought a ton of top tier talent. If you're going to bet Paddy to win the fight by finish (KO/TKO or Submission), the best price in market right now is at BetMGM. The bet is listed as a "5-way" method of victory. If you do not have a BetMGM account, check out the Sportsbook Offers page on our website, or use code "SteadyPicks" for a risk free bet (for new BetMGM customers in select states only). Our bet is one unit on Paddy to win this fight by finish, and we will look for him to put on another show in London.