The UFC is back in action this weekend as it makes its return to the UFC Apex Arena for UFC Vegas 103. Headlined by a battle between flyweight title hopefuls, Manel Kape will take on Asu Almabayev in the main event of the evening.
Manel Kape Moneyline
-220
With terrific fights scheduled up and down this Fight Night card, the only way the intensity inside the Octagon could get any crazier is by placing a bet on the action. At CSB, we’ve provided the latest UFC Vegas 103 odds as well as our top moneymaking picks & predictions for this weekends event so you can boost your bankroll while enjoying each bout.
Check out our featured picks below, nab the best value for each bet, and score a knockout win over the online sportsbooks with our UFC Vegas 103 odds.
Danny Barlow vs. Sam Patterson
Best odds on Barlow to Win the Fight: Sports Interaction (-300)
Best odds on Patterson to Win the Fight: bet365 (+250)
Kicking off the main card with a showdown between dangerous finishers inside the Octagon, Danny “Lefthand2god” Barlow takes on Sam “The Future” Patterson. In a matchup that’s sure to be short-lived, bank on Barlow to keep his undefeated record intact as he scores a knockout victory against Patterson.
Having bounced back in a big way since losing his UFC debut, Patterson has strung together back-to-back first round submission wins. While he holds a slight size advantage in this matchup and sports a deadly submission game, don’t expect him to be able to lock in a fight-ending hold against Barlow.
Possessing sensational size and legitimate knockout power, Barlow has all the makings of a future contender at 170 lbs. Coming off a hard-fought victory against Nikolay Veretennikov, look for Barlow to utilize his heavy hands to avoid the judges’ scorecards as he lays the boom on Patterson early on in this bout.
Both of Patterson’s pro-MMA loses have come by knockout, a trend that’s sure to continue as his weak chin meets the strong hands of Barlow. Start your UFC Vegas 103 bets off with an easy win, back Barlow to earn the knockout victory against Patterson in this main card opener.
Prediction: Barlow to Win by KO/TKO/DQ (-138 @ Betway)
William Gomis vs. Hyder Amil
Best odds on Gomis to Win the Fight: Betway (-200)
Best odds on Amil to Win the Fight: Pinnacle (+170)
In what’s sure to be a high-level striking affair, William “Jaguar” Gomis takes on Hyder “The Hurricane” Amil. While both fighters sport an undefeated record in the UFC thus far, look for Gomis to edge out Amil on the judges’ scorecards as he earns the decision victory.
Possessing a clean and crisp striking ability, Gomis has demonstrated terrific fight IQ in his UFC tenure. Able to move quickly and cleanly as he lands solid blows to his opponents while staying out of danger, Gomis excels at picking apart his opponents over multiple rounds.
While Amil may have the superior finishing ability in this matchup, expect to see him quickly grow frustrated as he’s unable to find any openings against Gomis. With a three-inch height and reach advantage in favour of Gomis, he will be able to dictate the pace of the fight, easily managing distance, and controlling the bout from start to finish.
Primed to move to 5-0 in the UFC, back Gomis to score the decision victory over Amil in this high-level duel at UFC Vegas 103.
Prediction: Gomis to Win by DEC (-110 @ bet365)
Nasrat Haqparast vs. Esteban Ribovics
Best odds on Haqparast to Win the Fight: bet365 (+225)
Best odds on Ribovics to Win the Fight: Sports Interaction (-250)
A largely slept on matchup taking place on the main card, expect there to be fireworks in the Octagon as Nasrat Haqparast takes on Esteban “El Gringo” Ribovics. In a battle between two standout lightweights, look for Ribovics to continue his ascent into the top 15 of this deep division with a big-time showing against Haqparast.
While Haqparast has shared the Octagon with several formidable opponents in his UFC tenure, he has struggled to get the upper hand against top-level competition. While he’s only four fights into his UFC career, I feel confident in saying Ribovics has a massive ceiling, and will use Haqparast as his latest springboard in elevating his career.
Coming off of a fight-of-the-year candidate against Daniel Zellhuber at UFC 306, Ribovics showcased his sensational boxing skillset and heavy hands.
While Haqparast has managed to avoid being finished by dangerous strikers such as Dan Hooker in the past, look for Ribovics to time his shot wisely, sending his opponent crashing to the canvas as he extends his current win streak to four in a row.
Prediction: Ribovics by KO/TKO/DQ (+300 @ Betway)
Cody Brundage vs. Julian Marquez
Best odds on Brundage to Win the Fight: Betway (+110)
Best odds on Marquez to Win the Fight: Sports Interaction (-120)
In a somewhat surprising co-main event, you can expect a short and sweet bout as Cody Brundage takes on Julian “The Cuban Missile Crisis” Marquez.
Pitting two dangerous middleweights in the midst of lengthy losing streaks against one another, look for Marquez to put an end to his losing ways as he scores a submission victory over Brundage.
With both fighters possessing the gas tanks of a RAM 1500, it’s fair to assume they will be coming out swinging to begin this contest. While Brundage has found success as a finisher, he’s also been on the receiving end of some brutal beatdowns.
Coming off a controversial no contest against Abdul Razak Alhassan, as well as not far removed from a bogus DQ victory against Jacob Malkoun, there’s no escape route for Brundage in this one. Look for Marquez to have no trouble meeting in the middle with Brundage, getting the better of their striking exchange before shooting in for a takedown and locking in a fight-ending choke.
Having scored all three of his UFC victories by submission, look for Marquez to have no trouble finishing Brundage on the ground, a fighter that’s been submitted twice in his last six bouts.
Prediction: Marquez by SUB (+250 @ Sports Interaction)
Julian Marquez Moneyline
-120
Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev
Best odds on Kape to Win the Fight: bet365 (-210)
Best odds on Almabayev to Win the Fight: Pinnacle (+183)
In the main event of UFC Vegas 103, two flyweights hoping to get their shot at gold will square off as #6 Manel “Starboy” Kape takes on #8 Asu “Zulfikar” Almabayev.
In a clash of styles between a highlight-reel kickboxer and a high-pressure wrestler, back the underdog Almabayev to control the bout on the ground by using his standout grappling skillset. While Kape has done well in small sample sizes against other fighters shooting for takedowns, he’s yet to face a wrestler of Almabayev’s accumen.
Averaging five takedown attempts per 15-minutes, Almabayev has successfully taken down all four of his previous UFC opponents. With a superb gas tank, the Kazakhstani fighter will have no trouble maintaining pressure, moving forward, preventing Kape from utilizing his dangerous striking ability.
With Kape having shown struggles in the past to maintain his energy when the fight gets into deep waters, I feel that this will lead to the winning edge in the bout in favour of Almabayev.
It may not be the most thrilling way to cap off the evening inside the Octagon, but when you can score a phat +275 bump to your bankroll, it’s hard to complain. Look for Almabayev to lay-and-pray, holding Kape down for 25 minutes, and taking the win by decision in the main event.
Prediction: Almabayev by DEC (+275 @ 888sport)
UFC Vegas 103 Prelim Picks
Not only are there great matchups in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev, but there’s also multiple awesome fights to bet on in the prelims. Check out our UFC Vegas 103 prelim odds picks and score yourself a big win before the main card begins.
- De La Rosa by SUB (+700)
- Johnson by DEC (+150)
- Aldrich by DEC (-150)
- Almeida by KO/TKO/DQ (+375)
- Silva de Andrade by KO/TKO/DQ (+600)
- Mariscal by DEC (+225)
- Pinto by KO/TKO/DQ (-150)
