UFC on FOX 19 Date: April 16, 2016 Arena: Amalie Arena City: Tampa, FL The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Tampa, FL for the second time in promotional history with UFC on FOX 19: Teixeira vs Evans. The 12-fight card kicks off with Fight Pass prelims at 4pm ET, then preliminary card action continues on FOX at 6pm ET, with the main card getting going on the same channel at 8pm ET. If interested in wagering on any plays for this fight card, all betting lines will be made available at Several Bookmakerss. My Over/Under Totals are: Lightweight bout: Darrell Horcher (+650) vs Khabib Nurmagomedov (-1000) Gabe’s Thoughts: Horcher is a solid prospect and likely has a future in the UFC’s 155-pound division, however i don’t think he is going to receive a warm welcome by Nurmagomedov. I expect the Dagestani fighter to be all over Horcher from the opening bell, likely earning a finish before the end of the very first frame of action. I think two and a half rounds is plenty of time for Nurmagomedov to find a finish in his return to the Octagon. Gabe’s Call: Nurmagomedov by Submission (rear naked choke, 4:39 round 1) Gabe’s Recommended Play: Under 2.5 rounds (+100) 1.5u to win 1.5u Lightweight bout: Drew Dober (+170) vs Islam Makhachev (-200) Gabe’s Thoughts: I think this lightweight contest plays out for all three rounds of action much more often than not, and I think Makhachev takes the nod more often than not. Dober keeps improving from fight to fight, especially since joining Team Elevation in Denver, CO., so I would not be surprised to see him edge this one out on the judges’ scorecards. Gabe’s Call: Makhachev by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Gabe’s Recommended Play: Over 2.5 rounds (-175) 1.75u to win 1u
