Arman Tsarukyan vs Joaquim Silva Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for UFC Vegas 75 (Back the Favorite to Dominate)

Tsarukyan vs Silva Fight Info, Date & Time

UFC Vegas 75 — Co-Main Event Lightweight Bout
Arman Tsarukyan (19-3-0, 7 KOs) vs. Joaquim Silva (12-3-0, 7 KOs)
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Fight Time: This will be on the main card, which begins at 10 p.m. ET.
Venue: UFC APEX — Las Vegas, NV
Coverage: ESPN, ESPN2

Tsarukyan vs Silva Odds & Prop Bets

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Moneyline:
- Arman Tsarukyan: (-1000)
- Joaquim Silva: (+560)

Method of Victory:
- Tsarukyan by KO/TKO: (N/A)
- Tsarukyan by Points: (N/A)
- Tsarukyan by Submission: (N/A)
- Silva by KO/TKO: (N/A)
- Silva by Points: (N/A)
- Silva by Submission: (N/A)

Tsarukyan vs Silva Prediction

Arman Tsarukyan enters Saturday off a unanimous decision victory over Damir Ismagulov back in December. It was the 26-year-old's sixth win in eight UFC bouts. He is building a reputation as a well-rounded fighter and will get a chance to make an impression against what seems to be an inferior foe.

Joaquim Silva was absent from the ring for almost 16 months before he returned to the UFC with a KO/TKO victory over Jesse Ronson in October of 2022. The result snapped a two-fight losing streak for the 34-year-old, but he is faced with an uphill battle when it comes to facing off against Tsarukyan.

Tsarukyan lands 3.56 significant strikes per minute and absorbs just 1.93, which bests Silva's mark of 4.58 significant strikes absorbed per minute. Tsarukyan has a major advantage on the ground, too, logging 3.30 takedowns per 15 minutes (Silva earns 0.21 takedowns). That balance will be crucial.

Winner: Arman Tsarukyan

Tsarukyan vs Silva Best Bet

Arman Tsarukyan is a major favorite for a reason as Silva's layoffs leave those tuning in wondering how he will actually perform. Taking -1000 odds is not a great option, though, so I'll back Tsarukyan to win via KO. Two of his last three victories have come via KO, as has each of Silva's last two defeats. Tsarukyan is capable of wearing Silva down with grappling excellence before landing a brutal punch.

Bet: Arman Tsarukyan to Win by KO/TKO (TBD)

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