Five crazy prop bets is a column featured on MMAOddsbreaker.com after every UFC event that highlights the biggest underdog prop bets to cash out from that card Here’s five crazy UFC Fight Night 44 bets that cashed big based on the closing odds at Several Bookmakers. Cub Swanson wins by decision (+264) In the main event of UFC Fight Night 44, Cub Swanson was able to outpoint Jeremy Stephens on the scorecards and take home a clear-cut unanimous decision win. Most figured that this fight between two heavy-handed sluggers wouldn’t go the full distance, but it did and the prop on Swason by decision went undervalued at +264. If you happened to make a play on that, congrats on your winnings. Cezar Mutante wins by decision (+244) In a 185lb matchup, Cezar Mutante outpointed Andrew Craig en route to a unanimous decision win. This was a real clinic by Mutante, who took down his opponent at will and cut him open to secure the rounds on the judges’ cards. The prop on Mutante by decision was +244, and if you bet that nice call. Clint Hester wins by decision (+400) In a middleweight bout, Clint Hester was able to grind out Antonio Braga Neto en route to a close split decision win. Most figured Neto won the fight based on his dominating grappling but the judges disagreed and gave it to Hester based on his striking. The prop on Hester wins by decision hit at +400, and nice job if you bet it. Cody Gibson wins inside the distance (+500) In a bantamweight bout, Cody Gibson defeated Johnny Bedford via controversial first-round TKO after referee Kerry Hatley stopped the fight when Bedford was rocked with a punch and appeared to be flash knocked out. Replays showed Bedford came to very quickly, but for a split second there he was stiff as a board and the stoppage wasn’t the worst ever. The prop on Gibson wins inside the distance cashed at +500 for anyone who took a stab at it. Marcelo Guimaraes wins by decision (+245) In a middleweight bout, Marcelo Guimaraes had a great return to his old weight class as he was able to outpoint Andy Enz en route to a split decision victory. His striking was improved and his wrestling looked solid as well as he returned from a 16-month layoff to score the decision win. The prop on Guimaraes by decision cashed out at +245.
