UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie Date: February 11, 2017 Arena: Barclays Center City: Brooklyn, NY The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is in Brooklyn, NY for the first time in promotional history this Saturday (February 11, 2017) with UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie, which will crown the UFC’s inaugural women’s featherweight champion. The 12-fight card is scheduled to get started with UFC Fight Pass prelims at 6:30 p.m. ET. Preliminary action will continue on FOX Sports 1 at 8 p.m. with the Pay-Per-View main card kicking off at 10 p,m. If interested in wagering on any bouts for this fight card, all betting lines will be made available to you at Several Bookmakers. Here is my parlay: Lightweight bout: Islam Makhachev (-260) vs. Nik Lentz (+220) Gabe’s Thoughts: Lentz is predominantly a grappler, and a talented one at that, but I think he is going to be outmatched in that department by Makhachev, who will be the bigger and stronger fighter heading into this 155-pound contest. I think Makhachev will also hold an advantage on the feet, so I see him getting the better of “The Carney” whether this fight stays standing or if it takes place on the canvas. I believe this is Makhachev’s fight to lose and see him coming out with his hand raised on Saturday night. I can see Makhachev finishing this fight by either T/KO or submission, but I do think a victory on the judges’ scorecards is the most likely outcome for the 25-year-old. Gabe’s Call: Makhachev by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Welterweight bout: Ryan LaFlare (-265) vs. Roan Carneiro (+225) Gabe’s Thoughts: LaFlare versus Carneiro is a grappler versus grappler matchup in the UFC’s welterweight division, and I do see it taking place primarily on the mat. It is LaFlare’s wrestling against Carneiro’s Jiu-Jitsu, and I think LaFlare will find success with his wrestling and top position while avoiding the Brazilian’s submission attempts. I think LaFlare out-grapples Carneiro for the majority of three rounds in this 170-pound contest en route to picking up a unanimous-decision victory on the judges’ scorecards. A finish would not surprise me, but I do think a win on the cards is the most likely outcome here for the Long Island native. Gabe’s Call: LaFlare by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Gabe’s Recommended Parlay: Makhachev (-260) and LaFlare (-265) at -111 All of my content and plays are free. Your support is greatly appreciated. 
