Five Props is a column featured on MMAOddsbreaker.com after every major MMA event that highlights the biggest underdog prop bets to cash out from that card. Here are five UFC on ESPN+ 2 bets that cashed big based on the closing odds from across various sportsbooks.
1) Said Nurmagomedov by Knockout (+1775)
In one of the biggest prop cashes there has been in the UFC, Said Nurmagomedov earned his first knockout since 2014 when he landed an excellent body kick to his Brazilian opponent and followed up with strikes to earn the victory. Nurmagomedov by knockout paid a stunning +1775.
2) Marlon Moraes by Submission (+1700)
Known for his striking, few thought Marlon Moraes would sync in a guillotine choke to earn a submission victory over Raphael Assuncao. Submission backers of the bantamweight title contender were handsomely rewarded with a +1700 prop winner.
3) Rogerio Bontorin by Decision (+600)
In the night’s opening bout, Rogerio Bontorin executed well in scrambles and did enough in the striking to upset Magomed Bibulatov in a decision victory to provide prop bettors a +600 cash.
4) Jose Aldo by Knockout (+579)
Former featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo poured it on in the second round against fellow Brazilian Renato Moicano forcing the referee to step in as Moicano was not properly defending himself. Aldo by knockout paid a surprising +579 given his striking prowess.
5) Markus Perez by Submission (+400)
In the preliminary wcard headliner, Markus Perez landed spinning strikes on the feet which dazed his opponent. He then took the fight to the mat where he latched in a beautiful anaconda choke to give the submission victory. Submission bettors rejoiced with a +400 winner.
A $100 parlay on these five props would have netted $8,020,588
