UFC Vegas 27 Odds, Under Dogs And Best Bets!

Get a detailed breakdown of the betting lines for UFC Vegas 27, which is set to hit UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, this weekend (Sat., May 22, 2021), including best bets, underdogs, favorites and much more!

After nearly one year on the sidelines because of major injury and serious COVID-related illness, former Bantamweight champion, Cody Garbrandt, returns to the cage this Saturday (May 22, 2021) to face fellow knockout artist Rob Font in the main event of UFC Vegas 26, which takes place inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on ESPN+. In addition, 20 pounds south, Yan Xiaonan looks to continue her rise through the Strawweight ranks against inaugural champion Carla Esparza, while Heavyweight slugger Justin Tafa meets “Contender Series” alum Jared Vanderaa.

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UFC Vegas 27 Odds For The Under Card:

Bill Algeo (-120) vs. Ricardo Ramos (EVEN)
Ben Rothwell (-310) vs. Chris Barnett (+255)
Court McGee (-110) vs. Claudio Silva (-110)
Bruno Silva (-335) vs. Victor Rodriguez (+275)
Josh Culibao (-250) vs. Sha Yilan (+210)
Damir Hadzovic (-115) vs. Yancy Medeiros (-105)
Damir Ismagilov (-550) vs. Rafael Alves (+425)

Thoughts: We’re not exactly drowning in undercard bargains this week, but I do like Ricardo Ramos as an underdog. Though a capable striker and a solid scrambler, Bill Algeo gave up way too many clinches against Spike Carlyle for my taste. A grappler of Ramos’ caliber only needs one such opportunity to potentially end the night, and Algeo’s probable edge on the feet isn’t sufficient to make up for that. Provided Ramos can bounce back from that rough knockout loss to Lerone Murphy, I definitely see him controlling things on the mat for a clean decision.

For a little extra oomph, parlay him with Bruno Silva. The Brazilian is on an entirely different level than Victor Rodriguez in terms of technique and has demonstrated the chin necessary to avoid getting clipped out of nowhere.

UFC Vegas 27 Odds For The Main Card:

Cody Garbrandt (-110) vs. Rob Font (-110)
Yan Xiaonan (-125) vs. Carla Esparza (+105)
Justin Tafa (-185) vs. Jared Vanderaa (+160)
Felicia Spencer (-155) vs. Norma Dumont (+135)
David Dvorak (-145) vs. Raulian Paiva (+125)
Jack Hermansson (-155) vs. Edmen Shahbazyan (+135)

Thoughts: Rob Font, Felicia Spencer and David Dvorak all strike me as solid investments.

Even if you treat Cody Garbrandt’s knockout of Raphael Assuncao as the start of a career resurgence, he’s still fighting a genuine knockout puncher while dealing with the aftermath of a nasty biceps injury and a case of COVID. Plus, Font’s managed to trade heat with the likes of John Lineker, Douglas Andrade, Thomas Almeida and Marlon Moraes, meaning he’s far better-equipped to take Garbrandt’s best shots than vice-versa.

In short, expect him to catch Garbrandt in the first two rounds and be sure you’re in position to benefit.

During her year in the Octagon, Norma Dumont has been stopped by Megan Anderson, beaten a long-time Flyweight in Ashlee Evans-Smith, and missed weight twice. That’s not exactly a sterling pedigree. Spencer has a clear grappling edge and is durable enough to last the distance with both Cris Cyborg and Amanda Nunes, which is enough to convince me she wins this without much issue.

Though Raulian Paiva’s toughness is undeniable, he’s had his fair share of issues with quality strikers. I thought he edged out Kai Kara-France, but the much shorter Zhalgas Zhumagulov seemingly got the better of him last time out, and “Killa Khroust” is more than skilled enough to repeat that effort. In the end, expect him to chew the Brazilian up with counters for his third straight UFC win.

UFC Vegas 27 Best Bets:

• Parlay — Ricardo Ramos and Bruno Silva: Bet $100 to make $160
• Parlay — Rob Font and Bruno Silva: Bet $100 to make $148
• Parlay — Felicia Spencer and David Dvorak: Bet $100 to make $178

There are worse ways to lead into a week-long break than two of the Bantamweight division’s best punchers slugging out. See you Saturday, Maniacs.

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