UFC 317: Oliveira vs Topuria | Fight Picks, Props, Best Bets +more

About this Video

• Video Title: UFC 317: Oliveira vs Topuria | Fight Picks, Props, Best Bets +more
• Channel: Nuke The House
• Speakers: Tommy Z, Johnny Bravo
• Duration: 01:11:55

Introduction

This video is a UFC 317 fight preview and betting predictions show. Tommy Z and Johnny Bravo discuss various fights on the card, analyzing the fighters' strengths and weaknesses and offering their betting picks and prop bets. They also reflect on the quality of recent UFC cards, expressing disappointment with the lack of exciting finishes in previous events.

Key Takeaways

• The previous two UFC events were considered poor, featuring many decisions and a lack of exciting fights.
• The first fight, Uert vs. McVey, is between two undefeated debuting fighters. The hosts lean towards McVey due to his submission skills and reach advantage, but acknowledge the uncertainty due to the lack of high-level competition faced by both fighters.
• In the heavyweight fight, Denise vs. Hines, the hosts predict Denise will win due to superior striking and anticipate Hines's wrestling being ineffective against UFC-level competition.
• Nico Price vs. Jacobe Smith is seen as a squash match, with Smith heavily favored to win by knockout.
• Terren McKinna vs. Vichlaf Borchev is anticipated to be a short fight, with varying predictions on the winner and round. McKenna is seen as a strong early fighter, while Borchev is expected to prevail later in the fight due to better cardio.
• Viviani Araujo vs. Tracy Cortez is predicted as a close, competitive fight, favoring Cortez due to better cardio.
• Haider Emile vs. Jose Delgado is expected to be an exciting, back-and-forth fight with both fighters known for pushing the pace. Emile is favored due to his past performance as an underdog.
• Jack Hermansson vs. Gregory Rodriguez is anticipated as a close fight, with Rodriguez potentially winning by knockout early, but with Hermansson possibly mounting a comeback if the fight goes later rounds.
• Payton Talbot vs. Felipe Lima is a matchup of up-and-coming fighters. After Talbot's previous loss, the prediction leans toward Lima, but acknowledges the possibility of a Talbot comeback.
• The lightweight fight, Darush vs. Moano, is predicted as a closer fight due to the even skill set of the two fighters, with Moano favored due to potentially having better cardio.
• Brandon Royval vs. Joshua Van is expected to be an exciting, close fight between two high-pace fighters. The predictions are divided, but Royval gets a slight edge due to value.
• The main event, Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira, is anticipated as a fast-paced, exciting fight with potential for a finish in early rounds. Topuria is favored for his precision, counter-punching, and power.