Pellegrino vs. Tavares on UFC 88 Betting at SBG Global

UFC betting stats show that Pellegrino is 11-4 in his career while the Brazilian Tavares is 13-2. Tavares has lost two of his last three fights which is why UFC 88 betting action on him might be lighter than normal. He lost to Tyson Griffin in UFC 76 and to Matt Winman at UFC 85. The upset loss to Winman has dropped the status of Tavares and he will need a big bounce-back effort in this UFC betting bout against Pellegrino. The victory may not come easy for Tavares against the talented Pellegrino. The aggression edge will go to Pellegrino and he could end up being the favorite in UFC 88 betting. Pellegrino is known for his grappling and submission skills so Tavares will have to be ready right from the start. As you look at a UFC 88 bet you might want to consider the round options under the total. Both fighters have strong submission skills and this UFC betting fight could end quickly if one of them makes a mistake.

Pellegrino could be the UFC betting favorite in this bout simply because he has beaten the tougher fighters. Tavares has lost every time when stepping up in class. Neither of these fighters is that great at striking so look for this UFC 88 betting result to be decided on the ground. Tavares was a submissions machine before he got to the UFC. In UFC action though, three of his five fights have gone to decision. That may not be the case here though against the aggressive Pellegrino, so keep that in mind as you make your UFC bet.

Pellegrino comes into the fight off a loss as well. He lost to Nate Diaz because he was not properly prepared. That should not be the case in this UFC betting match. This UFC 88 betting bout should be action-packed as both fighters have a lot of ground ability. Taking the rounds under might be a good UFC bet.