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 244 bets that cashed big based on the closing odds from across various sportsbooks.
1) Kevin Lee by Knockout (+1400)
In one of the most violent and jaw dropping knockouts in UFC history, Kevin Lee ended Gregor Gillespie’s undefeated run by landing a flush head kick that sent Gillespie backwards hitting the cage and then collapsing to the canvas. Lee by knockout was a stunner and absolute cash infusion for backers as it paid out at +1400
2) Corey Anderson by Knockout (+800)
In another surprising turn of events, Corey Anderson put a halt to the Johnny Walker hype train as his battered him in the opening round until the referee stepped in to stop the bout. Anderson by knockout was a juicy line at +800
3) Derrick Lewis by Decision (+675)
A heavyweight slug fest in which both fighters had their moments provided 15 minutes of entertainment. It was a close fight on the scorecards with Derrick Lewis edging out a split decision. Lewis by decision closed at +675
4) Lyman Good by Knockout (+460)
Lyman Good landed a clean punch right on the nose of Chance Rencountre in the third round which cut Rencountre open and forced him to the canvas. That resulted in Good getting the TKO win in front of his hometown fans. Good by knockout closed at +460
5) Darren Till by Decision (+460)
Darren Till did an excellent job at keeping Kelvin Gastelum at distance out landing him on the feet to sneak out a decision for the biggest win of his career. Till by decision paid +460
A $100 parlay on these five props would have netted a seven figure payday with $3,280,940