The UFC heads to Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday for UFC 332. In the main event, the vacant women's flyweight title is up for grabs as Natalia Silva takes on Wang Cong.
Below, I'll share my UFC 332 predictions, including my favorite pick, an underdog, a prop, and a two-fighter parlay. All UFC odds are via the DraftKings Sportsbook and are accurate as of the post date of this article.
UFC 332 Betting Favorite
Imanol Rodriguez (7-0) vs. Alden Coria (13-3) - Flyweight
For my betting favorite at UFC 332, I'm taking Imanol Rodriguez to defeat Alden Coria on the prelims. Rodriguez impressed on The Ultimate Fighter, losing to eventual winner Joseph Morales by split decision. He's someone I expect to be in the top-10 and top-5 soon.
Rodriguez has some great striking and power at flyweight, while Coria is 3-0 in the UFC and has looked good. However, I don't like this matchup for him.
Rodriguez is the much better striker, as he should be able to keep this fight standing and be more active on his feet. The Mexican-born fighter should land the more damaging shots and even get a TKO win here.
UFC 332 Bet: Imanol Rodriguez (-162)
UFC 332 Betting Underdog
Michael Parkin (10-1) vs. Johnny Walker (22-10) - Heavyweight
For my underdog bet at UFC 332, I'm taking Mick Parkin to beat Johnny Walker on the prelims.
Walker is set to make his heavyweight debut, and I worry about his chin, as it was an issue at light heavyweight. Now he has to face heavier hitters at heavyweight.
Parkin isn't a top heavyweight, but I think he will be able to get the win here against Walker. Parkin is a durable heavyweight, and he will have the strength advantage, as he should be able to grind Walker up against the fence and run out the clock that way.
Parkin isn't much of a knockout artist, but I think he will be more active on his feet and mix in his wrestling to edge out a close decision here in a rather lackluster fight.
UFC 332 Bet: Michael Parkin (+114)
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UFC 332 Prop Bet
Natalia Silva (20-5-1) vs. Cong Wang (10-1) - Women's flyweight
For my prop bet at UFC 332, I'm taking Natalia Silva to win the vacant title by decision against Wang Cong.
Cong getting the title shot is a bit of a surprise, as her best win is against Tracy Cortez. Silva, meanwhile, has notable wins over Rose Namajunas, Alexa Grasso and Jessica Andrade. In short, she's beaten the true top contenders.
However, Silva isn't much of a finisher, as she's 8-0 in the UFC with six wins by decision, while Cong's lone loss is by submission (an area she has improved in since then).
Cong is active on the feet and should start strong. Yet, I trust Silva's cardio to be able to take over in the later rounds and cruise to a decision. I expect her to land the better shots on the feet and become the new champion.
UFC 332 Bet: Natalia Silva by decision (-110)
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UFC 332 Parlay
Roberto Soldic (21-4) vs. Khaos Williams (16-5) - Welterweight
Esteban Ribovics (16-3) vs. King Green (36-17-10) - Lightweight
For my parlay at UFC 332, I'm taking two fights on the main card, as I like Roberto Soldic and Esteban Ribovics to get their hands raised.
Soldic is set to make his UFC debut and is someone I think can quickly rise through the welterweight ranks. He's the former KSW welterweight and middleweight champion, including a KO win over Dricus Du Plessis. Soldic is a proven finisher on the feet, and he's a much more technical striker than Khaos Williams. I expect Soldic to pick Williams apart and likely get a TKO in the first or second round to make a statement win in his UFC debut.
To close out the parlay, I'm taking Ribovics to beat Green in the very next fight. Green is still a tough out as he's won four straight fights. However, his chin is getting tested, as he nearly got finished against Terrance McKinney. Ribovics has better cardio and is more technical, so I'd like him to land heavy shots and get a TKO win over Green in the first or second round.
UFC 332: Roberto Soldic & Esteban Ribovics parlay (-110)
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UFC Best Bets
Here is a recap of my best UFC picks for this weekend's UFC 332 card.
- Imanol Rodriguez (-162)
- Mick Parkin (+114)
- Natalia Silva by decision (-110)
- Roberto Soldic & Esteban Ribovics parlay (-110)
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