UFC Vegas 81: Yusuff vs. Barboza Fight Card, Odds, Start Time, Betting Trends, & How to Watch

After another exciting weekend of UFC action, the world’s best MMA fighters are back at it again this week as UFC Vegas 81 takes over the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Featherweight Fight Week ?@Super_Sodiq vs @EdsonBarbozaJR headlines #UFCVegas81 this Saturday! pic.twitter.com/rkEYG6blIf

— UFC (@ufc) October 9, 2023

From the opening fight to the main event, there won’t be any shortage of betting opportunities come Saturday night. While the plethora of options might be overwhelming to some, your friends at Betting News are here to make life easier.

Here’s a look at the latest UFC Vegas 81 odds ahead of this weekend, as well as betting trends heading into each bout.

UFC Vegas 81 Odds — Main Card

UFC Vegas 81 odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of 9:11 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

UFC Vegas 81 Main Event: Sodiq Yusuff vs. Edson Barboza — Featherweight

Yusuff vs Barboza Odds

• Sodiq Yusuff (-170)
• Edson Barboza (+145)

Round Total

• Over 3.5 Rounds (+125)
• Under 3.5 Rounds (-155)

Betting Trends

• Yusuff is 8-1 in his last nine fights.
• Barboza is 4-7 in his last 11 fights.
• Four of Yusuff’s last six fights went the distance.
• There has been a finish in three of Barboza’s last four fights.
• Yusuff is 6-1 in his last seven fights as the favorite.
• Barboza is 3-4-1 in his last eight fights as the underdog.

UFC Vegas 81 Co-Main Event: Jennifer Maia vs. Viviane Araujo — Women’s Flyweight

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— Women's MMA Rankings (@WMMARankings) October 9, 2023

Maia vs Araujo Odds

• Jennifer Maia (-150)
• Viviane Araujo (+130)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-455)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+355)

Betting Trends

• Maia is 3-2 in her last five fights before UFC Vegas 81.
• Araujo is 1-3 in her last four fights.
• Maia went the distance in 14 of her 15 previous fights.
• Araujo has gone the distance in each of her last eight outings.
• Maia is 2-1 in her last three fights as the favorite.
• Araujo is 1-3 in her last four fights as the underdog.

Jonathan Martinez vs. Adrian Yanez — Bantamweight

Martinez vs Yanez Odds

• Jonathan Martinez (-110)
• Adrian Yanez (-110)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (+120)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (-150)

Betting Trends

• Martinez is 4-0 in his last four fights.
• Yanez is 9-1 in his last 10 fights.
• Four of Martinez’s last five wins came via unanimous decision.
• Yanez has knocked out seven of his last 10 opponents.
• Martinez has an average fight time of 13:31.
• Yanez has an average fight time of 6:07.

Michel Pereira vs. Andre Petroski — Middleweight

Pereira vs Petroski Odds

• Michel Pereira (-150)
• Andre Petroski (+130)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-105)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (-125)

Betting Trends

• Pereira is 5-0 in his last five fights.
• Petroski is 5-0 in his last five fights.
• Pereira went the distance in five of his last seven fights.
• Petroski has only gone the distance twice in 11 career fights.
• Pereira is 5-1 in his last six fights as the favorite.
• Petroski won his only fight as the underdog ahead of UFC Vegas 81.

Edgar Chairez vs. Daniel Lacerda — Flyweight

Chairez vs Lacerda Odds

• Edgar Chairez (-285)
• Daniel Lacerda (+245)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (+165)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (-195)

Betting Trends

• Chairez is 2-2 with a no-contest in his last five fights.
• Lacerda is 0-4 with a no-contest in his last five fights.
• Chairez boasts a 100% finish rate.
• Lacerda also boasts a 100% finish rate.
• Chairez is 0-3 when his fights go the distance.
• Lacerda is 0-2-2 in his last four fights as the underdog.

Cameron Saaiman vs. Christian Rodriguez — Bantamweight

Saaiman vs Rodriguez Odds

• Cameron Saaiman (+131)
• Christian Rodriguez (-151)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-175)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+145)

Betting Trends

• Saaiman is 9-0 to begin his MMA career.
• Rodriguez is 2-1 in his last three fights.
• Saaiman has knocked out three of his last four opponents.
• Rodriguez has a 77.8% finish rate.
• Saaiman is 3-0 in his last three fights as the favorite.
• Rodriguez is 1-1 in his last two fights as the underdog.

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Now, back to Saturday’s early fights…

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Darren Elkins vs. T.J. Brown — Featherweight

TJ Brown Talks Preparations for Darren Elkins, Career To-Date and Training with Bryce Mitchell ?️

Catch my chat with ever-entertaining UFC featherweight TJ Brown on @CombatSportsUK, ahead of his fight next month at #UFCVegas81.

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— Jared Miller (@jaredmillersj) September 22, 2023

Elkins vs Brown Odds

• Darren Elkins (+175)
• T.J. Brown (-205)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-140)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+110)

Betting Trends

• Elkins is 3-6 in his last nine fights before UFC Vegas 81.
• Brown is 3-4 in his last seven fights.
• Elkins is 6-1 in his last seven fights in Las Vegas.
• Brown is 4-2 in his last six fights in Las Vegas.
• Elkins is 7-7 in his last 14 fights as the underdog.
• Brown is 2-2 in his last four fights as the favorite.

Terrance McKinney vs. Brendan Marotte — Lightweight

McKinney vs Marotte Odds

• Terrance McKinney (+385)
• Brendan Marotte (-500)

Round Total

• Over TBD Rounds (TBD)
• Under TBD Rounds (TBD)

Betting Trends

• McKinney has lost three of his last five fights.
• This fight marks Marotte’s UFC debut.
• McKinney has been finished twice in his last three fights.
• Marotte has four first-round finishes in nine career fights.
• McKinney is 3-3 in his last six fights in Las Vegas.
• Marotte went the distance in three of his last five fights.

Irina Alekseeva vs. Melissa Dixon — Women’s Bantamweight

Alekseeva vs Dixon Odds

• Irina Alekseeva (+130)
• Melissa Dixon (-150)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-170)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+140)

Betting Trends

• Alekseeva defeated Stephanie Egger, via submission, in her UFC debut.
• Dixon makes her UFC debut following a 5-0 start to her MMA career.
• Three of Alekseeva’s last five fights went the distance.
• Dixon has a 60% finish rate.
• Four of Aleksseva’s six previous fights ended in Round 2 or earlier.
• Dixon has tallied three first-round KO/TKO victories.

Chris Gutierrez vs. Alateng Heili — Bantamweight

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— Combat Sports Today ? (@CSTodayNews) October 2, 2023

Gutierrez vs Heili Odds

• Chris Gutierrez (-325)
• Alateng Heili (+275)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-270)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+210)

Betting Trends

• Gutierrez is 7-1-1 in his last nine fights before UFC Vegas 81.
• Heili is 6-1-1 in his last eight fights.
• Gutierrez has finished three of his last seven opponents.
• Heili has gone the distance in five of his last six fights.
• Gutierrez is 5-1-1 in his last seven fights as the favorite.
• Heili is 0-1 as the underdog in the UFC.

Ashley Yoder vs. Emily Ducote — Women’s Strawweight

Yoder vs Ducote Odds

• Ashley Yoder (+300)
• Emily Ducote (-365)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-350)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+275)

Betting Trends

• Yoder is 1-4 in her last five fights.
• Ducote is 4-2 in her last six fights.
• Each of Yoder’s 10 previous bouts went the distance.
• Ducote has gone the distance in five of her last seven fights.
• Yoder is 1-5 in her last six fights as the underdog.
• Ducote is 1-1 in her last two fights as the favorite.

Tainara Lisboa vs. Ravena Oliveira — Women’s Bantamweight

Lisboa vs Oliveira Odds

• Tainara Lisboa (-330)
• Ravena Oliveira (+255)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (+120)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (-150)

Betting Trends

• Lisboa is 4-0 in her last four fights.
• Oliveira is 7-0 in her last seven fights.
• Lisboa owns a 100% finish rate.
• Oliveira has four first-round knockouts in her last seven fights.
• Lisboa defeated Jessica-Rose Clark, via submission, in her UFC debut.
• This fight marks Oliveira’s UFC debut.

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UFC Vegas 81 Information FAQ

When is UFC Vegas 81?

• UFC Vegas 81 will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Where is UFC Vegas 81?

• UFC Vegas 81 will take place at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What time does UFC Vegas 81 start?

• Preliminary Card Start Time: 4 p.m. ET
• Main Card Start Time: 7 p.m. ET

How can I watch UFC Vegas 81?

• Both UFC Vegas 81 main and preliminary cards can be viewed exclusively on ESPN+.

How can I bet on UFC Vegas 81?

• All of the top online sports betting sites will have UFC Vegas 81 odds, but here are some of the sites we recommend most for MMA betting enthusiasts.