This weekend UFC 311 takes place in Los Angeles. The UFC knows when they come with their first pay-per-view card they need to make it count. The card is loaded up with incredible fights with some great spots to look for some high-value MMA bets, picks, and predictions.
In today’s column, we’re looking for the best play on the entire slate of prelim fights for you to exploit. Come check out out best bet for these UFC prelims.
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MMA Prelim Pick of the Week: UFC 311
UFC Flyweight Fight: Clayton Carpenter vs Tagir Ulanbekov
Start Time: Saturday 6:00pm EST (ESPN+)
We have a pair of fighters coming into the prelims on Saturday – both fresh off of back-to-back submission victories. While Carpenter has shown a bit more consistent wrestling, Ulanbekov has been a touch better on the feet. However, there is one aspect of this fight that I think favors the underdog.
That facet is the scrambling. If you see the issues that Ulanbekov had in his last loss (a decision to Tim Elliott), he struggled with those scrambling moments. Whether that was in the clinch or on the ground, Elliott kept getting the best of him. It’s that fact that makes me like Carpenter here. He is a talented wrestler, but his ability to scramble to better positions is the best part of that realm.
If he can get Ulanbekov fighting that kind of game early, he should be able to come out with a victory and a nice dog cash.
UFC 311 Prelim Pick: Clayton Carpenter ML (+260)
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