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 234 bets that cashed big based on the closing odds from across various sportsbooks.
1) Jim Crute by Knockout (+421)
Opening up the PPV card, Jim Crute made a name for himself in the UFC with a finish of “Smilin” Sam Alvey in the opening round to earn back to back wins to start his career in the UFC. Crute by knockout was the biggest prop cash to hit at UFC 234 at +421
2) Lando Vannata by Submission (+350)
In the night’s co-main event, Lando Vannata had little problem with Brazilian Marcos Rosas. Once he got him to the mat, he was able to secure a kimura and force Rosas to tap with five seconds left in the opening round. For those bettors who bet on the striker to win by submission they were awarded a +350 cash
3) Israel Adesanya by Decision (+240)
In an entertaining fight that was more showmanship than physical action, Israel Adesanya showed a lot of respect for his opponent, the great Anderson Silva. As a result, the fight went to a decision in which Adesanya won. His decision backers received a +240 payout
4) Kyung Ho Kang by Submission (+200)
In a wild opening round, Kyung Ho Kang was able to get the best of Teruto Ishihara submitting him via rear naked choke. Kang by submission paid out at +200
5) Ricky Simon by Decision (+175)
Ricky Simon was able to avoid Rani Yahya’s submission grappling and keep Yahya quiet for the most part to win a decision for the biggest win of his career. Simon by decision paid +175
A $100 parlay on these five props would have netted $65,663
