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The time has finally come for UFC Vegas 93 as we'll see another electric card from the fight capital of the world. 24 fighters will weigh-in for their respective bouts and hit the stage as they all chase their ultimate goals of UFC gold. You won't want to miss a second of the action as we make all of our experts picks for each fight. Check out our UFC odds series for our UFC Vegas 93 predictions and picks.
The Main Event is set to feature a ranked matchup in the Flyweight Division as No. 5 Alex Perez takes on undefeated prospect No. 13 Tatsuro Taira. Perez comes into this fight off a massive Main Event win over Matheus Nicolau where he scored the right-hook knockout early as the betting underdog. He'll be in a similar spot here facing the undefeated pride of Japan in Tatsuro Taira. Taira is 5-0 in his UFC career with three finishes and he looks to become the next star at 125 pounds.
The Co-Main Event will now feature a Bantamweight scrap between Brazil's Douglas Silva de Andrade and USA's Miles Johns. Two veterans of the UFC, they were bumped into this Co-Main spot after a mix-up with future cards. With a combined professional record of 43-7 between them, we should be in for a high-level bout between two great competitors.
We've already made our picks for each fight, but in this segment we'll be taking a look at some of the higher-value plays throughout this card and a chance to make some profit. Let's take a look at our favorite betting props for UFC Vegas 93.
Here are the UFC Vegas 93 Odds, courtesy of BetOnline.
UFC Vegas 93 Odds: Best Betting Props
Jeka Saragih wins in Round 2 (+525)
Josh Quinlan wins by Submission (+1800)
Tatsuro Taira wins by Submission (+120)
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Jeka Saragih wins in Round 2 (+525) vs. Westin Wilson
Jeka Saragih was humbled during his UFC debut when he suffered a loss against Anshul Jubli in the second round. His wild striking style got the best of him and he wasn't as concerned with his defense against another dangerous striker. In his follow-up, Saragih was able to exact his revenge and win with a first-round knockout. His subsequent performance was indicative of a more patient game plan and all betting odds are pointing towards Saragih winning this fight in the first round.
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However, Westin Wilson is a tough customer and he could drag this opening round out on the mat if he finds himself in trouble early. I also expect Jeka Saragih to take a more measured approach to this fight as he takes his time through the first, waiting until the second round to finish and get the victory. Let's add some juice by taking the round prop for this one.
Josh Quinlan wins by Submission (+1800) vs. Adam Fugitt
Both Josh Quinlan and Adam Fugitt are fighters with great potential and both have show flashes inside of the UFC octagon. However, they're both coming in off losses and will have their backs against the wall in this one. Josh Quinlan is the better all-around fighter will more ways to finish the fight, while Adam Fugitt is the bigger grinder and will tough-out a decision with his relentless pressure. Both men also have a flair for finishing things early, so expect this fight to be violent from start to finish.
Ultimately, I expect Adam Fugitt to turn the tide of this fight with his relentless wrestling. Josh Quinlan will be down on the scorecards, but his jiu jitsu submissions have done well in the past and I expect him to find one late in this fight. The odds may not be in our favor, but it's worth taking a small chance on the betting favorite to win by submission if he's already got two in his back pocket.
Tatsuro Taira wins by Submission (+120) vs. Alex Perez
Tatsuro Taira is a perfect 15-0 with seven of his wins coming by way of submission. In his five UFC fights, he's already notched two submissions by armbar, making him an extremely dangerous fighter from the bottom. Alex Perez is no slouch and we saw what he just did against a guy like Matheus Nicolau. However, Taira has an unbelievable chin and can stand-in and take a shot. Look for him to eventually find the takedown as he works quickly towards the back.
The best method odds come for Tatsuro Taira to win this fight by submission and we're going to agree with that sentiment. Of Alex Perez' eight losses, five have come by way of submission and he's certainly vulnerable against better grapplers than himself. Taira is also relentless in chasing the submission finishes and I expect him to do just that in this Main Even. Let's roll with Tatsuro Taira to take this by submission.
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