UFC on FOX 23: Shevchenko vs Pena Date: January 28, 2017 Arena: Pepsi Center City: Denver, CO The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back in Denver, CO for the sixth time in promotional historyw with UFC on FOX 23: Shevchenko vs Pena. The 12-fight card is set to kick off with preliminary action on UFC Fight Pass at 4pm ET. Prelims will continue on FOX Sports 1 at 5pm and the main card get underway at 8pm on FOX. If interested in wagering on any bouts for this fight card, all betting lines will be made available to you at Several Bookmakers. Here are my plays: Middleweight bout: Nate Marquardt (+135) vs Sam Alvey (-155) Gabe’s Thoughts: Marquardt has been looking good in his victories as of late but it is hard to argue that he is on a decline. I think the decline peaks it’s head again in this match-up, where I see Alvey catching the former Strikeforce welterweight champing and putting him away on the feet. I could see Alvey taking this fight on the scorecards, as well, but I think a finish is more likely. I think Smil’n Sam should be a -220 betting favorite heading into this middleweight contest, so I like him at his current offering price of -155. Gabe’s Call: Alvey by T/KO (punches, 3:16 round 1) Middleweight bout: Alessio Di Chirico (+100) vs Eric Spicely (-120) Gabe’s Thoughts: This is a classic “striker versus grappler” match-up in the UFC’s middleweight division. I believe the Italian will have the advantage on the feet, while Spicely will have the advantage on the mat, where he excels with his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game. At the current betting odds, I see value in Di Chirico at +100, as I think he should be at least a -160 betting favorite heading into this 185-pound contest. Gabe’s Call: Di Chirico by T/KO (strikes, 4:12 round 1) Gabe’s Recommeded Parlay: Alvey (-155) and Di Chirico (+100) at +229 for 3.3u to win 7.5u All of my content and plays are free. Your support is greatly appreciated. 
