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 these plays, or any plays for this fight card, all betting lines will be made available at Several Bookmakerss. Here are my live dogs: Lightweight bout: Beneil Dariush (-170) vs Michael Chiesa (+150) Gabe’s Thoughts: I denitely see this bout as a “dog or pass” situation from a betting perspective. I can see Chiesa winning this fight inside the distance or on the judges’ scorecards. I won’t be surprised to see Dariush submit him or take the decision, but at these current betting odds, I think “Maverick” is the right side for a play. Gabe’s Call: Chiesa by T/KO (punches, 1:48 round 1) Gabe’s Recommended Play: Chiesa (+150) 1.5u to win 2.25u Welterweight bout: Elizeu Zaleski (+130) vs Omari Akhmedov (-150) Gabe’s Thoughts: Zaleski came up short in a split decision loss to Nicolas Dalby in his promotional debut and gets a second crack at a first UFC victory in this bout against Akhmedov, who will be looking to return to the win column following a knockout loss to Sergio Moraes last year. Zaleski impressived in his losing effort against Dalby and I think he has what it takes to get his hand raised against Akhmedov, and I could see him winning inside the distance or by decision. I think Zaleski should be a slight betting favorite heading into this contest, so I like him for a value play at his current offering price of +130. Gabe’s Call: Zaleski by T/KO (strikes, 2:32 round `) Gabe’s Recommended Play: Zaleski (+130) 2u to win 2.6u
