Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho are set for a five-round showdown as the main event of this weekend’s UFC Vegas 96. On this fight card, we are reviewing betting odds and looking for solid favorites and live underdogs.
Jared Cannonier vs Caio Borralho
When it comes to sports betting and instant withdrawal casinos, one wants to play the odds. In the main event, Borralho is a slight favorite but Cannonier may be a decent underdog. The US-born athlete has faced the best of the division and is not facing a streaking up-and-comer.
In terms of his fighting statistics, Cannonier lands an average of 4.62 significant strikes per minute with an accuracy of 52%. Cannonier is primarily a striker and averages 0.47 takedowns and a takedown defense rate of 61%. The southpaw grappler Caio Borralho lands 2.91 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 60%. He absorbs 2.06 significant strikes per minute, and his strike defense is 60%. Borralho averages 1.99 takedowns every 15 minutes, boasting a takedown accuracy of 63%. He attempts an average of 0.5 submissions per 15 minutes.
Cannonier has defeated Marvin Vettori and Sean Strickland but suffered losses to Israel Adesanya. Most recently, he is coming off of a loss to Nassourdine Imavov. Caio Borralho is unbeaten in his eight UFC matches and is coming off a TKO win against Paul Craig.
Due to momentum, Borralho is the slight favorite coming in. But it is possible bettors are overestimating his ability. If you are looking for an underdog Cannonier may be a good pick. Personally, I am sticking with the favorite and thinking Borralho gets it done.
Neil Magny vs Michael Morales
Michael Morales is entering this bout as a heavy favorite against the veteran Neil Magny. Magny has traded wins and losses in his last seven bouts while Morales will be coming in on a five-fight win streak in the UFC. This is a big step up in competition for Morales. If one is looking for a risky underdog, Magny could be an option.
UFC Vegas 96
The biggest odds differential on UFC Vegas 96 is Victoria Leonardo being a heavy underdog to Wang Cong. Cong, of China, is a good favorite to pick in this case. The co-main event between Angela Hill and Tabatha Ricci is a pick ’em fight with even odds. Gerald Meerschaert is an underdog to Edmen Shahbazyan. José Daniel Medina is coming in as an underdog to Zachary Reese. Josiane Nunes is a slight underdog to Jacqueline Cavalcanti. The main event featuring Caio Borralho is booked for this weekend live from Las Vegas on Saturday, August 24.
