UFC 284 Picks

In what will be one of the most memorable and historic events in UFC history, for the first time ever the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world will face each other inside the Octagon with gold on the line. Newly crowned Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, will look to defend his title for the first time against Featherweight Champion, Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski.

With a fire main event as well as several other incredible fights scheduled for the main card of this event including the interim Featherweight Championship matchup between Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett, there’s never been a better time to bet on the UFC.

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Jimmy Crute VS Alonzo Menifield Under 1.5 Total Rounds (-145)

Kicking the main card off with a bang, two proven powerhouse sluggers will go toe-to-toe in a matchup that won’t make it to the judges scorecards. With Australia’s own Jimmy Crute facing off against Alonzo “Atomic” Menifield, take the Under 1.5 total rounds prop on this brawl.

Both men in this matchup have a proven finishing ability, able to put their opponent’s lights out in a hurry. Menifield is coming off of back-to-back first-round knockouts, while Crute has only ever escaped the first round once in his seven-fight UFC career. The single instance of this came in a third-round submission win against Paul Craig in his debut with the organization.

With both competitors looking to load up and fire away at one another in this matchup, don’t expect to see this bout make it to the stools. Bet Under 1.5 total rounds in the Crute VS Menifield matchup and start the evening off with a winning bet on a fight full of fireworks.

Parker Porter to Win by Decision (+350)

The bigger they are, the harder they fall, and this sentiment certainly rings true within the UFCs heavyweight division. Pitting a rising prospect against a proven veteran of the sport, look for experience to play a major factor in this bout as Parker Porter scores the decision win over Justin “Bad Man” Tafa.

Tafa may be coming off of a highlight reel headkick knockout against Harry Hunsucker in his last UFC appearance, but don’t expect him to have such an easy night in the office against Porter. Having won three of his last four fights, look for the savvy vet Porter to outclass Tafa on the feet while keeping himself out of danger.

Porter has proven himself as a tough and formidable fighter within the UFC, while the inexperienced Tafa is still finding his footing. Under the bright lights of the Perth Arena, look for the underdog Porter to cruise to an easy decision victory.

Jack Della Maddalena VS Randy Brown Total Rounds Over 2.5 (+125)

In what could be an under-the-radar pick for fight of the night, rising star Jack Della Maddalena looks to capture the biggest win of his UFC career in front of his home crowd against the highly-skilled striker, Randy “Rudeboy” Brown.

Since bursting onto the scene in early 2022, Della Maddalena has been sensational each time he’s entered the octagon. With three-straight first-round knockouts under his belt, he will face his toughest challenge yet in #15-ranked Brown.

Brown utilizes his fantastic speed and agility and couples it together with his flashy striking skillset to keep his opponents off balance and on edge, forcing them to think twice before engaging. With Brown’s knack for grinding out decision victories, claiming three consecutive wins on the judge’s scorecards entering this bout, look for these two combatants to reach the third and final round in this fight.

At plus money, this is a terrific look for all UFC bettors and will provide a major boost to your bankroll before all is said and done in this thrilling matchup.

Yair Rodriquez to Win by Decision (+150)

A clash of styles inside of the octagon, the new (interim) king of the Featherweight division will be crowned as Yair “El Pantera” Rodriguez takes on Josh Emmett in the Co-Main Event of UFC 284. As the high-flying striking style of Rodriguez faces the knockout power of Emmett, look for Rodriquez’s skill, speed, and timing to be a difference maker in this five-round championship bout, securing the win by decision.

While both fighters have come deep into the championship rounds of previous bouts, none held the same magnitude as this matchup. While Emmett possesses top-notch power and superb striking defence, Rodriquez will easily overwhelm him with his quick flurry of unique combinations and kicks.

When it comes to conditioning, the motor on Rodriquez never seems to waver. Back El Pantera to capture his first taste of UFC gold against Emmett via decision, setting up a potential blockbuster matchup against Alexander Volaknovski upon his return to the division.

Alexander Volkanovski Moneyline (+295)

It’s the main event of the evening and it doesn’t get any bigger than this. With the top two fighters on the planet set to square off, look for Alexander Volkanovski to shock the world once again as he captures double champ status against Islam Makhachev.

While Makhachev does have the distinct advantage in size, this has never been a deterrent for Volkanovski. Packing on plenty of muscle onto his short but stocky frame, look for the pride of Australia to force Makhachev into a dogfight, something the young superstar has been able to avoid thus far in his career.

Volkanovski is a world-class striker, able to make up for his lack of size with his tremendous reach and ability to push forward against his opponents. Volk is certainly the more talented fighter but this matchup will largely be determined by his takedown defence against the Dagestani wrestler Makhachev.

Each time he has been met with a new challenge, Volkanovski has found ways to defy the odds and add another layer to his game. Look for Volkanovski to turn heads as he fends off the takedown advances of Makachev, utilizing his low-to-the-ground frame and terrific strength, forcing his opponent to meet him in the middle of the cage for a late-night Aussie donnybrook.

Back Volkanovski to secure the massive underdog win, scoring not just one of the biggest underdog wins in recent UFC history, but also providing you with a massive potential payout with this juicy moneyline wager. Whether it’s within five rounds of action or on the judge’s scorecards, bet Volkanovski to win the Lightweight title in front of his home crowd.

UFC 284 Prelim Parlay

Don’t just bet on the main card for UFC 284, be sure to sprinkle in some wagers on this weekend’s preliminary action to kickstart your wins this weekend. Below we’ve compiled a simple parlay that will land you a massive payday on this historic event.

Get some skin in on the game using our UFC 284 prelim parlay and capture your first win of the night before the main card action even begins!

• Blake Bilder ML
• Don Shainis ML
• Melsik Baghdasaryan ML

Total Odds: (+1480)

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