Viacheslav Borshchev vs. James Llontop: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Russia’s Viacheslav Borshchev is the bookies’ favorite ahead of his UFC Vegas 96 prelim card bout against Peru’s James Llontop. Both fighters are recent graduates of the DWCS and battle each other in a lightweight contest following losses earlier this year. UFC Vegas 96 takes place at the Apex in Las Vegas, USA this weekend.

MMA: UFC Lightweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+/ESPN

Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Date: 25.08.2024 03:30

“Slava Claus” was submitted last May by Chase Hooper, bringing his UFC record to 2-3. The 32-year-old Russian earned a berth in the promotion after dispatching his opponent at Contender Series 5 in 2021. A pair of consecutive losses followed a victorious debut in 2022. Last year, Viacheslav Borshchev returned to the win column with a TKO and Performance of the Night against Maheshate Hayisaer. Born in Volgograd, the Russian lightweight fights out of California.

• Age: 32
• Height: 5’11”
• Weight: 155lbs (70kg)
• Reach: 69”
• Record: 7-4-1

After claiming the welterweight gold at Fusion FC early last year, James Llontop earned his place in the UFC with a decision over Malik Lewis at DWCS 7. However, his debut earlier this year was fraught with challenges as the former FFC 170-pound king failed to make weight at lightweight. Proceeding to catchweight, James LLontop lost the fight when fellow debutant Chris Padilla submitted him to the competition.

• Age: 25
• Height: 6’0’’
• Reach: 73”
• Weight: 155lbs (70kg)
• Record: 14-3

Betway lists James Llontop as a 2.75 underdog. Bet365 prices total rounds over 2.5 at 1.83 odds and under at 1.5 at 2.60. Viacheslav Borshchev to win by KO/TKO is available at 2.5 odds on 1XBET, which also prices a decision for the underdog at 6.5. Read more here.