UFC Fight Night 108: Swanson vs. Lobov
Date: April 22, 2017
Arena: Bridgestone Arena
City: Nashville, TN
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heads back to Nashville, TN for the fourth time in promotional history this Saturday (April 22, 2017) with UFC Fight Night 108: Swanson vs. Lobov. The 13-fight card is set to kick off with preliminary action on UFC Fight Pass at 6:30 p.m. ET, which follow follow on FOX Sports 1 at 8 p.m., with the main card kicking off on the same channel at 10 p.m. If interested in wagering on any bouts for this fight card, all betting lines are available at Several Bookmakers.
Here is my parlay:
Women’s Bantamweight bout: Alexis Davis (-275) vs. Cindy Dandois (+235)
Gabe’s Thoughts: Dandois is making her UFC debut with some hype behind her, and she is getting a desperate Alexis Davis, who is eager to find her way back into the win column. I think Davis is the superior mixed martial artist of the two heading into this matchup, and I see her getting the better of Dandois everywhere. I do think Davis can earn a dominant victory here, and I do favor a finish. I see Davis out-striking Dandois on the feet and out-grappling her on the mat. And should the fight hit the mat, I think Davis will manage to secure either a ground-and-pound TKO stoppage or a rear-naked choke submission victory. I see this as being Davis’ fight to lose, and I think she gets back into the win column on Saturday night.
Gabe’s Call: Davis by T/KO (punches, 3:14 round 2)
Lightweight bout: Bryan Barberena (-320) vs. Joe Proctor (+260)
Gabe’s Thoughts: Proctor is making his return to the Octagon following a two-year layoff and will be looking to put on an impressive performance against Barberena, who recently saw his winning streak snapped by Colby Covington. I believe Barberena is the better, tougher fighter of the two heading into this 155-pound contest. and I see him getting the better of Proctor everywhere. Proctor has solid striking and grappling skills, but I see Barberena’s toughness and grit making a difference. I do favor the MMA Lab product in this matchup, and I see him returning to the win column in impressive fashion this weekend in Nashville.
Gabe’s Call: Barberena by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 20-27, 30-27)
Gabe’s Recommended Parlay: Davis and Barberena at -127
