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UFC Vegas 84 Preview: Preliminary Card Odds & Trends

Andrei Arlovski vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta — Heavyweight

Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta Odds

  • Andrei Arlovski (+440)
  • Waldo Cortes-Acosta (-660)

Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta Round Total

  • Over 1.5 Rounds (-135)
  • Under 1.5 Rounds (+105)

Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta Betting Trends

  • Arlovski was finished in each of his last two fights.
  • Cortes-Acosta has won 10 of 11 fights to begin his MMA career.
  • Arlovski went the distance in 14 of his last 18 fights.
  • Three of Cortes-Acosta’s last four fights featured some form of decision.
  • Arlovski is 8-12-1 in his last 21 fights as the underdog.
  • Cortes-Acosta is 3-0 as the favorite in the UFC.

Matthew Semelsberger vs. Preston Parsons — Welterweight

Semelsberger vs. Parsons Odds

  • Matthew Semelsberger (-130)
  • Preston Parsons (+110)

Semelsberger vs. Parsons Round Total

  • Over 1.5 Rounds (-155)
  • Under 1.5 Rounds (+120)

Semelsberger vs. Parsons Betting Trends

  • Semelsberger is 1-3 in his last four fights.
  • Parsons is 1-2 since making his UFC debut in 2021.
  • Four of Semelsberger’s last five fights went the distance.
  • Only two of Parsons’ 14 career fights reach their time limit.
  • Semelsberger owns an average fight time of 11:27.
  • Parsons owns an average fight time of 11:16.

Marcus McGhee vs. Gaston Bolanos — Bantamweight

McGhee vs. Bolanos Odds

  • Marcus McGhee (-260)
  • Gaston Bolanos (+210)

McGhee vs. Bolanos Round Total

  • Over 2.5 Rounds (+170)
  • Under 2.5 Rounds (-225)

McGhee vs. Bolanos Betting Trends

  • McGhee has won four fights in a row ahead of UFC Vegas 84.
  • Bolanos has won back-to-back outings following two straight losses.
  • McGhee boasts a 100% finish rate.
  • Bolanos boasts an 85.7% finish rate.
  • McGhee has an average fight time of 4:41.
  • Bolanos has an average fight time of 15:00.

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Farid Basharat vs. Taylor Lapilus — Bantamweight

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Basharat vs. Lapilus Odds

  • Farid Basharat (-285)
  • Taylor Lapilus (+225)

Basharat vs. Lapilus Round Total

  • Over 2.5 Rounds (-250)
  • Under 2.5 Rounds (+225)

Basharat vs. Lapilus Betting Trends

  • Basharat is a perfect 11-0 to begin his MMA career.
  • Lapilus has won six fights in a row ahead of UFC Vegas 84.
  • Basharat has submitted six of his first 11 opponents.
  • Eight of Lapilus’ last 11 fights went the distance.
  • Basharat has an average fight time of 11:25.
  • Lapilus has an average fight time of 13:17.

Westin Wilson vs. Jean Silva — Featherweight

Wilson vs. Silva Odds

  • Westin Wilson (+550)
  • Jean Silva (-900)

Wilson vs. Silva Round Total

  • Over 1.5 Rounds (+260)
  • Under 1.5 Rounds (-375)

Wilson vs. Silva Betting Trends

  • Wilson lost via KO to Joanderson Brito in his UFC debut back in July 2023.
  • Silva debuts at UFC Vegas 84 after winning his last eight fights.
  • Wilson boasts a 100% finish rate.
  • Silva boasts a 90.9% finish rate.
  • Each of Wilson’s last 12 fights ended in Round 1.
  • Seven of Silva’s last eight fights ended in the first round.

Tom Nolan vs. Nikolas Motta — Lightweight

Nolan vs. Motta Odds

  • Tom Nolan (-325)
  • Nikolas Motta (+255)

Nolan vs. Motta Round Total

  • Over 1.5 Rounds (+175)
  • Under 1.5 Rounds (-230)

Nolan vs. Motta Betting Trends

  • Nolan makes his UFC debut following a 6-0 start to his MMA career.
  • Motta has only registered one victory in his last four fights.
  • Nolan has knocked out each of his last four opponents.
  • Motta has been knocked out twice in his last four fights.
  • Each of Nolan’s last four fights lasted fewer than 1.5 rounds.
  • Five of Motta’s last eight fights lasted fewer than 1.5 rounds.

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Joshua Van vs. Felipe Bunes — Flyweight

Van vs. Bunes Odds

  • Joshua Van (-230)
  • Felipe Bunes (+190)

Van vs. Motta Bunes Total

  • Over 2.5 Rounds (+120)
  • Under 2.5 Rounds (-155)

Van vs. Motta Bunes Trends

  • Van has won each of his last seven fights.
  • Bunes is 3-4 in his last seven fights.
  • Van has finished five of his last seven opponents.
  • Three of Motta’s last four fights ended with a finish.
  • Nolan is 2-0 since joining the UFC.
  • This fight marks Motta’s UFC debut.

UFC Vegas 84 Preview FAQ

When is UFC Vegas 84?

  • UFC Vegas 84 will take place on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.

Where is UFC Vegas 84?

  • UFC Vegas 84 will take place at the Apex in Las Vegas, NV.

What time does UFC Vegas 84 start?

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

How can I watch UFC Vegas 84?

  • Preliminary Card Channel: ESPN+
  • Main Card Channel: ESPN+

How can I bet on UFC Vegas 84?

 

Devon Platana
Devon Platana

Devon is a Master of Journalism graduate who joined the sports betting world in 2020. His favorite leagues to cover are the NHL, NBA and NFL, and has a soft spot for fantasy football specifically. Outside of sports, he enjoys the finer things in life like pasta, live music and getting even more tattoos.

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