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UFC Fight Night Vegas 124 predictions: Full card picks, best bets
UFC Fight Night Vegas 124 is scheduled to take place at the APEX in Las Vegas, with 14 bouts starting at 2 p.m. ET. The preview focuses on betting picks for a card expected to feature many finishes, including two prominent match-ups: Johnny Walker against Waldo Cortes Acosta, and Tatiana Suarez against Virna Jandiroba.
The article predicts Cortes Acosta to win by knockout, citing Walker’s history of being stopped and Cortes Acosta’s record of avoiding UFC knockouts. It backs Jandiroba to beat Suarez by decision, arguing that her takedown defence could limit Suarez’s grappling. The remaining picks include several knockout and distance bets, alongside advice to wait for live betting opportunities in some fights; the author reports a 30.15 per cent return on investment since 2022.
In short
- The 14-fight UFC card is set for Las Vegas.
- Cortes Acosta is tipped to stop Walker.
- Jandiroba is picked for an upset decision win.
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The case for
The picks offer a reasoned way to assess a volatile card: Walker’s record of being stopped supports the case for Cortes Acosta by knockout, while Jandiroba’s takedown defence gives a plausible route to limiting Suarez and winning on points. The author also identifies uncertainty by recommending live betting in some bouts and gives a track record readers can consider when weighing the advice.
The case against
Fight predictions and betting returns are uncertain, and past results do not reliably predict what will happen in a particular bout. Walker’s vulnerability to stoppages does not ensure Cortes Acosta will land the decisive blow, just as Jandiroba’s takedown defence may not be enough to contain Suarez; readers could reasonably regard the picks and reported return as opinion rather than a dependable basis for betting.