{"id":708541,"date":"2026-06-01T15:52:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T15:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/708541\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T15:52:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T15:52:12","slug":"mma-prelim-pick-of-the-week-ufc-vegas-118","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/708541\/","title":{"rendered":"MMA Prelim Pick of the Week: UFC Vegas 118"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The UFC heads back to its home inside of the Apex for UFC Vegas 118. Headlining this card is former welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad, as he looks to defend his spot in the rankings against Gabriel Bonfim. This UFC Vegas 118 card is loaded up with incredible fights with some great spots to look for some high-value MMA bets, picks, and predictions.<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s column, we\u2019re looking for the best play on the entire slate of prelim fights for you to exploit. Come check out our best bet for these UFC Vegas 118 prelims.<\/p>\n

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Prelim Pick of the Week: UFC Vegas 118
\nUFC Flyweight Fight: Bruno Silva vs Edgar Chairez<\/a><\/p>\n

Start Time: Saturday (6\/6) 5:00pm EST (Paramount+)<\/p>\n

Early on in the night, we have an interesting flyweight fight between a couple of guys who have been through the ringer in their UFC stints. Bruno Silva is just 1-3 over his last four fights, but has dropped fights to current champ, Joshua Van, Charles Johnson, and Manel Kape. Although Chairez has had a bit better results, 3-2 with a no contest in his last six, the losses have been similarly strong. They were to each of the two fighters in the last flyweight title fight \u2013 Tatsuro Taira and the aforementioned Van.<\/p>\n

While their rough roads have defined them, it\u2019s the skillset that sets them apart. This is where I believe Silva shines. He\u2019s a tough wrestler with both speed and power on the feet. He has finishes in every single one of his five wins in the UFC \u2013 three by KO and two by submission. It\u2019s those well-rounded skills and dangerous nature that gives him a big advantage here.<\/p>\n

Chairez has some good submissions skills. He\u2019s picked up two of his three UFC wins that way. However, he lacks the wrestling skills needed to be in control there. He has a 0% takedown accuracy, which means that if Silva wants this standing, it should stay standing. Plus, if it does hit the ground, Silva should have the positional advantages and the smarts to stay out of a submission.<\/p>\n

UFC Vegas 118 Prelim Pick: Bruno Silva ML (-130)<\/p>\n

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