UFC Cage Locks: Teammates Moicano, Duncan meet in fundamental occasion

Cage Lock: Abdulrakhman Yakhyaev -1500

Favourite: Ethyn Ewing -140

Underdog: Renato Moicano +145

Dart Throw: Robert Ruchala wins by resolution +550

When somebody is lined at -1500, they’re basically a lock and Yakhyaev definitely looks like he has Ribeiro’s quantity wherever the combat takes place. … While Estevam is undefeated, he’s shifting up a weight class and his lack of output paired with having to face an even bigger opponent has me leaning in direction of Ewing. After a profitable debut towards a high-level striker in Malcolm Wellmaker, Ewing will now be examined by a high-level grappler and it’s a check that I imagine he passes. … Chris Duncan has been on a roll currently, however has sometimes been the underdog, this time round, he’s the favorite towards arguably his hardest check so far. Moicano’s velocity and grappling might give him matches over the course of 5 rounds and I like getting him at a price value. … Delano appears to be like like a strong prospect, nonetheless I imagine that Ruchala, a former KSW champion, just isn’t getting sufficient respect on this spot. He is hard as nails and I anticipate him to offer Delano all that he can deal with.

Cage Lock: Tommy McMillen -1400

Favourite: Jose Delano -285

Underdog: Rafael Estevam +125

Dart Throw: Jandiroba wins inside the gap +450

All aboard the Tommy McMillen hype prepare! I believe the rising prospect has a beneficial matchup this week and the right alternative to indicate the world what his followers already know: Tommy McMillen goes to be an issue at featherweight. McMillen is a good striker and achieved wrestler who’s taking up an opponent that was unceremoniously knocked out in Round 1 of his UFC debut: Manolo Zecchini. McMillen in all probability wins inside the gap, however an outright win right here parlayed with different worth performs might make for a visit (or two) to the pay window.

Like McMillen, Jose Delano can be making his UFC debut and may get his hand raised on Saturday. Delano’s opponent Robert Ruchala appeared a step slower than William Gomis in his UFC debut and can seemingly battle to deal with Delano’s well-rounded recreation. … I believe recency bias is impacting the cash line on Ethyn Ewing vs Rafael Estevam. It’s laborious to cheer towards Ewing given his Cinderella story win over Malcolm Wellmaker at UFC 322 at MSG. I simply suppose Estevam is a extra cerebral fighter than Wellmaker and won’t underestimate Ewing on this combat. When you take away the component of shock and nostalgic storylines from this bout, it’s a really even combat. Worth leaning the underdog right here. … If Virna Jandiroba is ready to execute her recreation plan on Saturday evening, she might very properly end Tabatha Ricci inside the gap. As she begins to put on on her opponent there will likely be openings to grab a limb and even reign down photographs from a dominant place. I’m OK with the danger vs. reward issue of +450 right here. It’s longshot odds on a possible end result in my view.

Cage Lock: Azamat Bekoev -600

Favourite: Virna Jandiroba -120

Underdog: Hailey Cowan +110

Dart Throw: Duncan by submission +750

Without a handful of questionable combat IQ moments in her final combat, Jandiroba might very properly be champ proper now. Despite her age and falling brief towards Mackenzie Dern, she remains to be a tricky out at strawweight and will likely be Tabatha Ricci’s hardest check in no less than a pair years. … Moicano is a terrific grappler however has misplaced a pair occasions by sub within the UFC and Duncan has a good squeeze. I might see a world the place Duncan rocks Moicano and jumps on a choke. … Bekoev was humbled in his final outing however I’m a believer within the former LFA champ and suppose he will get by Tresean Gore on the prelims. … Alice Pereira will get hyped as a result of she made it to the UFC by age 20 however her ability set leaves a lot to be desired and Hailey Cowen has the sting in expertise and power of schedule.

Three legs: Yakhyaev + McMillen + Bekoev

Parlay odds: -300 (to win: $33.33)

2026 STANDINGS AFTER 9 EVENTS

2026 winnings: -$336.12 (on $100 bets)

AARON’S RECORDS/TOTALS (15-21, -2.64 models)

Cage Lock: 4-5 (-$406.61)

Favourite: 6-3 (+$13.24)

DAN’S RECORDS/TOTALS (17-19, -4.52 models)

Cage Lock: 8-1 (+$14.58)

Favourite: 5-4 (-$166.61)

MIKE’S RECORDS/TOTALS (15-21, -11.46 models)

Cage Lock: 8-1 (+$85.13)

Favourite: 4-5 (-$261.80)

Cage Lock: The choose deemed to be the wager most probably to win no matter what the chances seem like. The Cage Locks parlay will mix Aaron’s, Dan’s and Mike’s respective finest guess for every occasion.

Favourite: A fighter with successful odds shorter than -300 however not longer than -110. On chalkier playing cards with a dearth of accessible moneyline favourites that meet these standards, prop bets are allowed to be chosen.

Underdog: Any fighter with longer odds than their opponent’s.

Dart Throw: Any prop guess or moneyline wager with odds of +400 or longer.

(Betting odds above are through BetMGM, submitted at varied occasions all through week, and topic to alter previous to the fights)