Using the latest UFC Singapore odds, as well as industry-leading tools, we’re set to make our Junior Tafa-Parker Porter pick and prediction.
Sticking to low-level heavyweight fights, Junior Tafa takes on Parker Porter as a -140 favorite. Tafa is only 4-1 in his career and most recently lost his UFC debut via unanimous decision to Mohammed Usman. Conversely, Porter is fresh off a knockout win over Braxton Smith in May of this year.
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Junior Tafa-Parker Porter Pick and Prediction
Junior Tafa-Parker Porter Odds
Junior Tafa: -140 | Parker Porter: +115
The younger brother of Justin Tafa, Junior Tafa has an extensive striking background. He previously competed in Glory Kickboxing, giving him more experience than the 4-1 record indicates. In his UFC debut, Tafa outstruck Usman 22-7 before Usman resorted to wrestling. Usman landed two takedowns, controlling Tafa on the mat for over 12 minutes. While Tafa has the striking to compete with many heavyweights, his lack of wrestling puts him at a severe disadvantage in other matchups.
Porter lost to Junior’s brother Justin in his second-most recent fight. Porter has a 13-8 professional record with six knockouts and three submission victories. However, all but one of those finishes came on the regional scene. Porter has a well-rounded skill set for a heavyweight. He lands 6.66 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 6.34, and he averages 1.38 takedowns per bout while defending them at 66%. With Tafa on the other side, Porter should have a ground advantage.
Neither fighter has a quality win on the UFC profile. Basically, Tafa should have the advantage on the feet and Porter on the ground. Blindly playing underdogs in low-level heavyweight has merit on its own, and playing Porter at a +115 price with a ground advantage makes even more sense.
Best UFC Fight Night Pick: Parker Porter +115
