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UFC 256: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 256 fight between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a flyweight championship bout in Saturday’s main event, Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno meet at UFC 256 at the UFC’s APEX facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+, followed by the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Figueiredo (20-1) is back in action just a few weeks after defending his strap at UFC 255 on Nov. 21. He picked up a Round 1 submission win over Alex Perez in just 1:57 in that one, and he has finished inside the distance (all wins) in four straight since his last decision win over Alexandre Pantoja July 27, 2019. This will be Figueiredo’s fourth fight of 2020, so he definitely hasn’t been milking the strap. Three of his past four have ended in Round 1, so he has barely had to break a sweat during the impressive run.

Moreno (18-5-1) gets a crack at the title. He’ll look to use his two-inch height and two-inch reach advantages to get it done. He also has a slight 3.01 to 2.79 significant strikes landed per minute advantage, although Figueiredo is way more pinpoint with a 55.80 to 35.18 significant strikes-accuracy percentage. Figueiredo is more superb in the ground game, too, so it would behoove the Mexican fighter to try and go toe-to-toe for the win.

Moreno, who is coming off an impressive Round 1 knockout of up-and-comer Brandon Royval, he has won three straight since a split-decision draw against Askar Askarov Sept. 21, 2019. Moreno has gone the distance in five of his past seven pro fights, whereas Figueiredo has stoppages in four straight, and six of the past eight.

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Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno: Betting odds, predictions and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:49 a.m. ET.

The strap isn’t going anywhere, folks, although betting Figueiredo (-350) and risking three and a half times your potential return is a little much. There are much better values to be had. Skip the 2-way line and back FIGUEIREDO BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (-145), which is a much better option with a lot less risk.

This one won’t end early as Moreno will be able to take it at least into the second round. So, playing OVER 1.5 ROUNDS (-190) is a good bet. Even OVER 2.5 ROUNDS (+100) at even money isn’t a bad small-unit play.

This fight isn’t going to go the distance despite Moreno’s recent past, as Figueiredo gets stoppages. As such, NO (-250): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is a little expensive but worth a shot. If you want slightly less risk, UNDER 4.5 ROUNDS (-225) might be more up your alley.

In addition, predicting Over 2.5 Rounds, and Under 4.5 Rounds means a fight finish in ROUND 3 (+650) makes sense. It’s a nice payday if it comes into fruition.

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UFC 256: Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 256 fight between Tony Ferguson and Charles Oliveira, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a lightweight bout on Saturday’s main card, Tony Ferguson and Charles Oliveira meet at UFC 256 at the UFC’s APEX facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+, followed by the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Ferguson (26-4) steps into the octagon looking to use his 2.5-inch reach advantage to keep his counterpart at bay. He also holds a tremendous 5.80 to 3.27 significant strikes landed per minute advantage, although Oliveira (29-8) is a tad more accurate with those punches, ahead 51.60 to 45.40 in significant strikes-accuracy percentage. As far as the ground game, it’s all Oliveira, as he has a stellar 2.61 to 0.49 takedown average, and 2.78 to 1.22 submission average. As such, Oliveira will be looking to get this fight to the canvas quickly, while Ferguson will want to keep it upright while exchanging big blows.

Ferguson lost in a title shot against Justin Gaethje by fifth-round knockout in the main event at UFC 249, losing a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov in the process. Ferguson would like to get back into the title picture. So, he cannot afford a slip-up here. Each of his past four fights have finished inside the distance, with two KO/TKO wins and a submission victory.

Oliveira has seen all 14 of his fights at the UFC level end via stoppage, with 10 by way of submission (8-2) and four via KO/TKO (2-2). You’ll want to tune in because Oliveira fights are always exciting, win or lose. He is on a seven-bout win streak, including a third-round submission in the main event against Kevin Lee back on March 14 in his most recent showing.

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Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira: Betting odds, predictions and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:27 a.m. ET.

FERGUSON (-185) is a little bit expensive on the 2-way line, but he is worth the risk. He is looking to get back into the title picture, and a win over Oliveira (+150) will be a nice springboard to get back where he wants to be.

Betting NO (-190): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is also a little on the steep side, but it’s a good play considering Oliveira’s history. Again, all 14 of his UFC fights haven’t needed help from the judges, so that’s a pretty strong sample size to justify this wager.

If you want to get specific, play FERGUSON BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (+155) for the method of victory on the 5-way line. Just know if he wins on points, you will not cash. FERGUSON IN ROUND 2 (+600) and FERGUSON IN ROUND 3 (+950) are also worth small-unit wagers. If he wins in either round, you lose one end, but you’re still well ahead if he ends it in Rounds 2 or 3.

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UFC 256: Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 256 fight between Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a women’s strawweight bout on Saturday’s main card, Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba meet at UFC 256 at the UFC’s APEX facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+, followed by the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Dern (9-1) heads into the octagon with back-to-back submission victories over Randa Markos and Hannah Cifers. Each finish came in Round 1. It’s an impressive bounce back after a surprising unanimous-decision loss to Amanda Ribas Oct. 12, 2019. Each of Dern’s past three wins have come via submission, and of her 10 career professional bouts, six have ended by way of submission, all wins. She has never had a knockout win or loss, so that method of victory can mostly be avoided when betting.

Jandiroba (16-1) makes up the other end of this all-Brazilian battle of jiu-jitsu specialists. She has a slight one-inch reach advantage, but has just 1.22 significant strikes landed per minute to 3.07 for Dern. Like Dern, Jandiroba also likes to go to the canvas, recording consecutive victories via submission, including a tap of Felice Herrig with an armbar just 104 seconds into their fight on the UFC 252 card. In fact, the armbar is her go-to, with the rear-naked choke also one of her specialties.

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Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba: Betting odds, predictions and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:11 a.m. ET.

Dern (-200) is the moderate favorite on the 2-way line over Jandiroba (+165), but that’s just a little too expensive. Instead, look to the 5-way line and take DERN BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (+140) for a much better value.

In addition, taking OVER 2.5 ROUNDS (-150) is a solid play, while targeting DERN IN ROUND 3 (+1050) for an outstanding value. If you’re not feeling a winner but want some nice action, pick ROUND 2 (+475) and ROUND 3 (+750) for the finish. As long as the fight doesn’t end in Round 1, or go the distance, you cash, regardless of who wins the fight. Yes, you’ll lose one end, but you’d also be well ahead, particularly if it ends in the third.

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UFC 256: Kevin Holland vs. Jacare Souza odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 256 fight between Kevin Holland and Jacare Souza, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a middleweight bout on Saturday’s main card, Kevin Holland and Jacare Souza meet at UFC 256 at the UFC’s APEX facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+, followed by the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Holland (20-5) heads into this match with a tremendous nine-inch reach advantage, while racking up 4.68 significant strikes landed per minute to just 2.54 for his counterpart. In addition, he is accurate with the punches, posting a 56.55 to 46.87 significant strike-accuracy percentage advantage. However, Souza (26-8) is much better in the takedown game, doubling up Holland 2.46 to 1.21 in takedown average, while also posting a 1.37 to 0.81 submission-average lead.

Holland has won four straight since a tap out loss against Brendan Allen Oct. 18, 2019. He has a pair of KO/TKO wins, and a submission against Charlie Ontiveros last time out on Halloween. In fact, five of Holland’s past eight fights have ended up finishing inside the distance. He is a brawler who likely would prefer to keep the fight upright, although his wrestling has improved tremendously over the years. In 25 career pro bouts, he is 9-0 via KO/TKO, but he also has nine finishes by way of submission, posting seven wins, including two at the UFC level.

Souza enters in a bit of a tailspin with back-to-back setbacks against Jan Blachowicz and Jack Hermansson, both by decision. Souza’s last win was an impressive third-round knockout of Chris Weidman at UFC 230. While Souza is 2-4 over his past six outings, he has fought a who’s who of the difficult middleweight class. He hasn’t really fought any tomato cans since arriving at the UFC.

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Kevin Holland vs. Jacare Souza: Betting odds, predictions and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:54 a.m. ET.

SOUZA (-115) is a good pick to snap his mini-skid and pick up an impressive win over the talented Holland (-105). It’s a coin-flip bout, but Jacare’s takedown ability and work on the canvas will wow the judges more.

Look for this one to end via decision, so YES (+100): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is a worthwhile play, as is OVER 2.5 ROUNDS (-125) if you want a little more wiggle room.

In addition, play SOUZA ON POINTS (+333) to more than triple up, as it’s hard to envision Jacare with a knockout of Holland.

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UFC 256: Junior Dos Santos vs. Ciryl Gane odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC 256 fight between Junior Dos Santos and Ciryl Gane, with MMA betting odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a heavyweight bout on Saturday’s main card, Junior Dos Santos and Ciryl Gane meet at UFC 256 at the UFC’s APEX facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+, followed by the main card on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET.

Dos Santos (21-8) steps in as the decisive underdog. He has a four-inch reach disadvantage against his unbeaten counterpart. In addition, he has 4.59 significant strikes landed per minute to 5.12 for Gane, and he is slightly behind in significant strikes-accuracy percentage at 49.71 to 48.24. Dos Santos enters this one on a three-bout losing skid, falling to Francis Ngannou, Curtis Blaydes and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, all by way of KO/TKO. In fact, each of Dos Santos’ past five fights have finished via knockout, including a pair of wins. He is 3-3 since his title-shot loss to Stipe Miocic May 13, 2017, which seems so long ago now.

Gane (6-0) has quickly risen to be one of the best in the division. He has just six pro fights under his belt, but they’re all wins, including a 3-0 mark since arriving at the UFC level. Two of those victories have come via submission, including a Round 1 stoppage in his UFC debut against Raphael Pessoa Aug. 10, 2019. He went the distance against Tanner Boser last time out on Dec. 21, 2019, his first time being unable to get a stoppage in his six outings.

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Junior Dos Santos vs. Ciryl Gane: Betting odds, predictions and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:04 a.m. ET.

Gane (-450) is a heavy, heavy favorite, but you cannot risk four and a half times your potential return, even on an unbeaten fighter facing an aging veteran on a three-bout losing skid.

GANE BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (-150) is the better play on the 5-way line. As such, this one won’t go the distance, but playing No (-250) is just too expensive. Instead, target UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-185) for a slightly better value. Also, going with GANE IN ROUND 1 (+210) and GANE IN ROUND 2 (+375) on the round betting lines is a good value if he can win in either of the first two rounds. Yes, you will lose one end, but you’ll still be well ahead if he cashes in either, particularly if he wins in the second.

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