Modestas Bukauskas is 6-1 in the UFC and faces nine-year UFC veteran Paul Craig in a three-round 205-pound contest at UFC Paris. Craig’s return to Light Heavyweight didn’t go as planned, as his previous fight with Rodofo Bellato ended via no contest in June.
Check out my best bet for Modestas Bukauskas vs. Paul Craig right here.
Modestas Bukauskas to Win by KO/TKO/DQ or Submission (-150)
Before Craig’s recent no-contest, he lost five of his last six bouts. Both fighters are 6’3″ in this contest, with Bukauskas holding a two-inch edge in standing reach. Bukauskas is on a three-fight win streak with his latest victory coming against Ion Cutelaba at UFC 315 in May.
Even though Craig has more experience, he is a +260 underdog on DraftKings Sportsbook, with Bukauskas being a -325 favorite. Bukauskas is 7-1 in his previous eight contests. In this matchup, Bukauskas averages more significant strikes per minute (3.26 vs. 2.54). Craig has lost five of his previous six fights, minus his last fight, which ended via a no-contest. Since Craig is nearing his 38th birthday and has shown signs of showing down, getting Bukauskas to win by KO/TKO/DQ or submission at -150 seems like the best play in this bout.
