UFC Vegas 97 Perfect Prop Picks for September 7
- Fast finisher Issac Dulgarian returns to the octagon, but will he prove his worth as a -2500 favorite?
- Two sluggers in Trevor Peek and Yanal Ashmoz will duke it out; FOTN, anyone?
- Find some of the best UFC Vegas 97 prop bet odds with BetUS Sportsbook.
Another week of octagon festivities is upon us, but watching UFC fight nights without placing a few prop-bet wagers is akin to eating a peanut butter sandwich without jelly.
Don’t worry; I’m here to save the day by sharing my expert opinion on this weekend’s UFC Vegas 97 event, headlined by a welterweight banger between Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady.
Continue reading to discover the best UFC predictions for Saturday’s UFC card, including the latest odds.
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UFC Vegas 97 Fight Information
- Date & Time: Saturday, September. 7, 2024 – 04:00 p.m. ET
- Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
- How to Watch: UFC Fight Pass & ESPN+
- Main Event Bout: Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady
- Co-Main Event Bout: Jessica Andrade vs. Natalia Silva
- Scheduled Fights: 13
- Biggest UFC Vegas 97 Betting Favorite: Isaac Dulgarian @ -2500
- Biggest UFC Vegas 97 Betting Underdog: Brendon Marotte @ +900
2 Prop Bet Picks for UFC Vegas 97
1. Isaac Dulgarian vs. Brendon Marotte
New England Cartel prospect Isaac Dulgarian was riding high after making his UFC debut in 2023 when stopping Francis Marshall viciously inside the first five minutes. No exaggeration: his career to date displays one of the most violent featherweight newcomers, as he’s looking to take heads as soon as the first bell rings.
Brendon Marotte is the biggest underdog at UFC Vegas 97, and after watching Terence McKinney flatline him in his promotional debut, I’m not surprised. He clearly doesn’t handle pressure well, which doesn’t look great for his chance of success when opposed to such a potent finisher in Dulgarian.
Bet on Dulgarian to Win by KO/TKO(-175)
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One of the Biggest Favorites in UFC History
The UFC betting odds on Dulgarian are heading towards being the shortest in promotional history, so the only way to make a profit from the favorite is to approach the prop market.
Dulgarian’s wrestling background is no joke, and this will allow him to dictate where the fight takes place. It will be on the ground, where he doesn’t care for fancy transitions or holding position but delivers an absolute onslaught of offense. As he paid the price for hunting submissions against Christian Rodriguez last time out, he will avoid that same mistake and instead punch his lamb straight to the slaughter.
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Dulgarian vs. Marotte Betting Trends:
- Dulgarian has won 4 of his 7 pro-MMA bouts via KO/TKO
- Marotte was knocked out in his UFC debut in 20 seconds
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2. Trevor Peek vs. Yanal Ashmoz
On the topic of violent finishers, we roll straight into another two savages… Trevor Peek and Yanal Ashmoz.
Peek began his pro career with nine knockout wins in one or two rounds. He isn’t a technical specimen, nor does he present the highest fight IQ, but he’s a fighter who will forever leave it all in the octagon, and the last thing his opponents want to do is allow him to find the chin.
Ashmoz is similarly aggressive, but we should credit him for having the more technical approach of the two. I was surprised to see him in an underdog position, but this is one of those fights where two inexperienced competitors don’t present a big enough sample size to start making confident judgments.
Bet This Prop: Fight Goes the Distance/Yes (-120)
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Nobody Is Getting Finished
BetUS MMA odds will support the knockouts and submissions, but they’re also weary of the durability.
With 14 stoppage wins from a combined 16-3-0 record, it’s easy to suggest this fight isn’t going to allow a judge’s intervention. However, more than anything else, Peek has displayed an insane level of toughness throughout his UFC tenure. At the same time, Ashmouz presents defensive awareness that’s seen him avoid being stopped during his career.
When these two begin hitting each other with everything they have, backing FGTD might become a butt-clencher. Still, we have no reason to doubt the iron chins on display, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Peek mixes in some wrestling, which would drain the clock and assist this fight going to the judges even more.
Peek vs. Ashmoz Betting Trends:
- Peek has gone the distance in 3 consecutive UFC bouts
- Ashmouz has gone the distance in 2 of his last 3 MMA bouts
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Our Favorite UFC Vegas 97 Prop Wagers
- Dulgarian Wins by KO/TKO [-175]
- Peek/Ashmoz Fight Goes the Distance [-120]
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Questions Of The Day
What’s the complete UFC Vegas 97 preliminary card?
Isaac Dulgarian vs. Brendon Marotte (UFC lightweight bout)
Andre Lima vs. Felipe dos Santos (UFC flyweight bout)
Gabriel Santos vs. Yizha (UFC featherweight bout)
Jaqueline Amorim vs. Vanessa Demopoulos (UFC women’s strawweight bout)
Andre Petroski vs. Dylan Budka (UFC middleweight bout)
Zygimantas Ramaska vs. Nathan Fletcher (UFC featherweight bout)
