The UFC is taking a trip to the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, for a fight night card that promises fireworks despite a recent shake-up at the top. Originally scheduled to be headlined by Jamal Hill, the main event saw a late change as Hill was once again forced to withdraw. Fortunately, the new headliner brings plenty of excitement on its own.
In the Welterweight division, rising star Ian Machado Garry squares off with the dangerous Carlos Prates in a clash that has all the makings of a high-paced striking war.
The Co-Main event brings a compelling Light heavyweight showdown between the always gritty Anthony Smith and the powerful Mingyang Zhang to get the energy running wild on the arena.
We also have a clash between Giga Chikadze and David Onama, two successful rising contenders who are meeting in the Featherweight division as Onama makes his way down.
With eight prelim fights to build momentum and six main event clashes to keep things flowing, we expect this to be an exciting fight night for all UFC fans to watch and enjoy, so let’s get right into the details to see what should be unfolding.
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UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates Fight Card Odds and Info
Ian Machado Garry 1.727 | Carlos Prates 2.11 |
Anthony Smith 4.51 | Mingyang Zhang 1.21 |
Giga Chikadze 2.336 | David Onama 1.62 |
Michel Pereira 1.69 | Abus Magomedov 2.181 |
Randy Brown 1.41 | Nicolas Dalby 2.96 |
Ikram Aliskerov 1.15 | André Muniz 5.4 |
Matt Schnell 1.41 | Jimmy Flick 2.871 |
Evan Elder 1.45 | Gauge Young 2.726 |
Chris Gutierrez 1.71 | John Castañeda 2.1 |
Da’Mon Blackshear 1.174 | Alatengheili 4.83 |
Cameron Saaiman 1.97 | Malcolm Wellmaker 1.8 |
Jaqueline Amorim 1.109 | Polyana Viana 6.05 |
Timmy Cuamba 1.98 | Roberto Romero 1.8 |
Chelsea Chandler 3.35 | Joselyne Edwards 1.33 |
¿Cuándo? | Saturday, April 26th, at 6:00 pm ET, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MT, and 3:00 pm PT |
¿Dónde? | T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri |
¿Dónde puedo verlo? | UFC Fight Pass |
UFC Fight Night: Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates
¿Por qué apostar por Ian Machado Garry?
Garry is a fantastic fighter who has slick counter boxing and a rather sneaky grappling skillset. His fight against Rakhmonov was impressive. He shut down Rakhmonov’s wrestling offense for the most part, negating any takedown and making it a challenge for Rakhmonov to achieve any takedown.
Prates’ overwhelming confidence and reach advantage could prove a problem for Garry in this fight, especially early on.
Garry’s defense is based on backing out of the way of strikes, and Rakhmonov got him as he leaned back with a heavy overhand right. That’s the danger Garry’s dealing with. When he’s not retreating defensively, he doesn’t instinctively use head movement like a boxer might. He stands there menacingly, primarily to invite an attack so he can move his head and upper body away before countering.
However, Prates has four inches of reach over Garry and also a substantial power advantage.
We believe Garry will get clipped early in this fight and probably attempt grappling to recover.
¿Por qué apostar por Carlos Prates?
Carlos Prates has experience fighting one round in a five-round bout and preparing for that five-round fight to last 25 minutes.
Prates is a fantastic Muay Thai specialist. He is incredibly dangerous at range, but more so in the clinch, where we expect Garry to struggle a little bit because he’s going to have to deal with knees and elbows as he attempts to get the takedown.
Now, here are some hard-hitting facts. Garry is the toughest competition that Prates has taken on by far, and he is also a technician on the back foot when he’s looking for counters and sniping at a distance.
Final Betting Analysis: Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates
Prates is known for his left hook knockouts, but we think Garry’s shell is good enough to mitigate the damage. The longer this fight goes on, the better it will be for Garry, as he has a much better gas tank and can space out his attacks better.
With that said, the first two, maybe three rounds, will be the rounds in which Prates is most likely to land a finishing strike as that is when Prates’ cardio is practically at his best.
UFC Fight Night: Anthony Smith vs. Mingyang Zhang
¿Por qué apostar por Anthony Smith?
Smith is like someone who has hung around the party too long. He’s on the verge of retiring, and the division is catching up to him quickly.
He has always been a bit of a “game” fighter, but only intermittently because whenever something comes his way, he covers up and shows extremely poor body language, as if a slight gust of wind could unbalance his equilibrium.
Smith carries the same power as Zhang. However, he has a horrific chin and is facing someone who is young and on a good streak at the moment, so he’s being set up for failure here.
Realistically speaking, we believe the only chance Smith has to win this one is to grapple.
¿Por qué apostar por Mingyang Zhang?
Mingyang Zhang is on a tear at the moment, finishing each of his opponents in his last 11 wins in the first round, and he is simply a “must-watch” fighter at this point. If he can breeze through Smith, then we think we’re looking at a new exciting star.
He has incredible power in his hands and well, everything he throws actually. He’s quite dynamic as well, his elbows and knees in the clinch are dangerous and if he can get the fight to the mat in top control, expect some gorgeous ground and pound.
Final Betting Analysis: Anthony Smith vs. Mingyang Zhang
Zhang should be able to overwhelm Smith with serious power, making Smith cover-up and shell up without responding appropriately, leading the ref to step in and wave it off.
So yeah, we think that is the most likely way this clash will go.
UFC Fight Night: Giga Chikadze vs. David Onama
¿Por qué apostar por Giga Chikadze?
Chikadze is coming off a tough loss against Arnold Allen, where his style—relying heavily on kicks—was quickly neutralized by Allen’s counters and superior positioning. Frankly, this has always been an issue for Chikadze: he lacks the boxing to complement his kicks.If he fails to blend these two offensive tools in this fight against Onama, he could be in serious trouble.
That said, we do expect to see Chikadze showcase more boxing combinations early on in this fight. While he occasionally switches to a southpaw stance, it often seems like a tactic to lure opponents into his orthodox power—setting up his right kick. What we’d love to see, however, is for Chikadze to start in Southpaw and use his lead leg to inflict damage, mixing in a switch from Southpaw to orthodox in a sequence to catch Onama off guard early on.
Either way, fans know what to expect from Chikadze: his kicking game is elite. The problem is, he rarely sets up his kicks with punches—They’re often thrown “naked,” without disguise.
¿Por qué apostar por David Onama?
David Onama hits like an angry, abusive parent—every punch he lands echoes throughout the arena. His fight against Romero was a prime example of that raw power.
Onama is known for his heavy hands and boxing skills. Any exchange within the pocket or at boxing range will be a gamble for Chikadze. If Onama is to find success on the feet, it will be during one of Chikadze’s kicks where he can be within punching range.
However, the main concern for Onama is that he may spend the first round chasing Chikadze, who will be scoring from distance with kicks.This was a problem for Allen and could become an issue for Onama.
Final Betting Analysis: Giga Chikadze vs. David Onama
One Key weapon that could trouble Onama is Chikadze’s body kicks. They’re powerful and, although easiest to counter, They can wear down Onama’s cardio and lower his guard—potentially opening up opportunities for a head kick for Chikadze.
Either way, Onama will have to pour on the pressure early to crowd those kicks and land his attacks. Otherwise, we’re likely to see Chikadze using his lateral footwork to glide out of the way and let his kicks go for 15 minutes.
The dirtier the fight, the better it is for Onama. He can turn this into a gritty war. But in a cleaner, more technical contest, we believe Chikadze has the tools to control the pace and earn a victory over the long haul.
UFC Fight Night: Michel Pereira vs. Abus Magomedov
¿Por qué apostar por Michel Pereira?
Michel Pereira continues to be one of the most dynamic fighters in the division, posing a significant threat to any opponent. His explosive attacks, grappling skills, and speed are central to his fighting style. While he may face a severe reach disadvantage against Magomedov, Pereira can still find success, especially if he capitalizes on opportunities to counter after absorbing a kick from Abus.
A concern with Pereira is his tendency to circle the octagon, often keeping his back near the cage wall. This positioning could be problematic if Magomedov starts using his long-ranged attacks to keep Pereira pinned, forcing him into unorthodox explosive moments. Pereira has been aiming for a more settled approach recently, and we hope that during this bout Pereira is able to only circle strategically to set something up or to catch Magomedov off guard.
¿Por qué apostar por Abus Magomedov?
Abus Magomedov has demonstrated resilience, managing to secure a submission victory even after absorbing heavy strikes. This ability suggests he could potentially take Pereira down or use his long frame to drag the fight to the ground, seeking a submission finish.
Historically, Abus hasn’t maintained a high pace over three rounds, often adopting a methodical striking approach with low volume, waiting for the right moment to attack. However, during these periods of inactivity, Pereira might create enough chaos to force Magomedov into a reactive mode, hindering his ability to set up his strikes.
Final Betting Analysis: Michel Pereira vs. Abus Magomedov
Magomedov has the reach advantage to keep Pereira at bay. Nonetheless, many of Magomedov’s offensive tools, particularly his kicks, could provide Pereira with countering opportunities. If Pereira manages to stay within the pocket and neutralize Magomedov’s punches, he could outland his opponent and even secure takedowns.
We believe this will be the case on Saturday, allowing the Brazilian to win.
UFC Fight Night: Randy Brown vs. Nicolas Dalby
¿Por qué apostar por Randy Brown?
Randy Brown does his best work when he controls the pace of the fight, the way he attacks the body of his opponents to wear down the cardio and the ability to flow with his combinations makes Brown the favorite to win this bout.
However, when Brown is not in the zone, he tends to do weird stuff like a jumping knee within the pocket, some clumsy attacks, or other things that ultimately switch the momentum against him.
Length is Brown’s weapon here. If he can keep those jabs going, maybe dig to the body and keep away from the fence. He can come away with a clean decision win here, but what he cannot do is get trapped into a corner where Dalby can force a clinch and take the fight to the mat.
If Brown does get caught in the clinch, he has displayed the ability to land some gorgeous knees, which will be much more available due to the severe height difference.
¿Por qué apostar por Nicolas Dalby?
Dalby is one of those underdogs that can be trusted to win even in the most arduous of fights, and in this particular bout, the narrative isn’t any different.
If he can pour the pressure on Brown, he can tilt the bout in his favor because Brown does fatigue relatively quickly, especially in the later rounds.
He has fantastic strikes both at distance and within the clinch. We think the key strike that Dalby will initially use to slow down the younger and more explosive fighter is the leg kicks. Brown stands in quite a bladed stance, and that is going to allow Dalby to attack the calf early on.
Dalby is still 40 years old. His style of crashing forward, using a high volume of strikes, and fighting at a relentless pace is excellent. However, we don’t know if it will be efficient if he is getting tagged up by Brown.
Final Betting Analysis: Randy Brown vs. Nicolas Dalby
The one serious thing we see Dalby landing on Brown is an overhand right, and it’s an effective tool to use on someone like Brown because he leans back and away from attacks with his rear hand raised, leaving his lead hand down, so if Dalby comes crashing forward with an overhand right, we think that’ll be one of the fight ending punches that Brown needs to be careful of.
However, this is still a difficult task for Dalby, and we think the younger and more physically prepared Randy Brown will be the one to take the victory here.
UFC Fight Night: Ikram Aliskerov vs. André Muniz
¿Por qué apostar por Ikram Aliskerov?
Ikram Aliskerov is coming off a tough KO loss against Robert Whittaker. While it was a fantastic win for Whittaker, the loss doesn’t heavily impact Aliskerov’s record, considering it was a short-notice bout.
We believe Aliskerov will bounce back this weekend, as he possesses multiple ways to victory—primarily through striking but also via wrestling if he chooses to be aggressive on the ground. This approach is likely, especially if he’s having success on the feet, allowing him to emphasize control and deliver ground-and-pound damage.
However, taking Muniz to the ground carries risk, given that Aliskerov could potentially engage in grappling exchanges against a third-degree black belt. Overcoming this challenge is tough, but we firmly believe that a skilled wrestler who understands MMA dynamics is often more effective than a pure submission specialist.
On the feet, Aliskerov has significant power in his hands and has the potential to finish the fight standing. Importantly, he has more pathways to success than Muniz does, which is the point we’re emphasizing.
¿Por qué apostar por André Muñiz?
Muniz is somewhat of a one-dimensional fighter, primarily recognized for his submission prowess and occasionally for his Muay Thai strikes. Nonetheless, he could pose challenges for Aliskerov if the fight transitions to the mat.
We hardly doubt Muniz will hesitate to scramble for a submission position or attempt techniques like an armbar or arm triangle. Regardless of the specific maneuver, any ground exchanges will be dangerous for Aliskerov unless he maintains a dominant shutdown position.
Final Betting Analysis: Ikram Aliskerov vs. André Muniz
Expect wild attacks, perhaps nothing that’s too clean from Aliskerov. He doesn’t have any signature setup or combination, but he carries natural power and can create some severe chaos on the feet.
In striking terms, we believe Muniz to adopt a reactive approach, primarily due to the tangible power threat posed by Aliskerov. We expect Muniz to be pushed back throughout the fight, resorting to takedown attempts to mitigate Aliskerov’s aggression. Ultimately, Aliskerov is the one with opportunities to control the fight.
UFC Fight Night: Matt Schnell vs. Jimmy Flick
¿Por qué apostar por Matt Schnell?
Matt Schnell enters this bout with three straight losses over the past 2.5 years. While he remains a solid competitor, it’s fair to question whether he’s still able to fight at a high level.
That said, Schnell’s submission game is incredible, if the fight hits the mat he should be able to out-grapple Flick. He has the ability to flow well in grappling exchanges dealing with any submission that comes his way. However, we will say that with caution. At this point in his career, he could get caught in submissions—and Flick’s arm triangles are no joke.
Schnell can gain the upper hand on the feet. He’s a lot more well-rounded and multifaceted than Flick and has that experience against some top talent like Erceg and Royval.
¿Por qué apostar por Jimmy Flick?
Jimmy Flick is known for being a submission-first fighter, and while that has brought him success, it could be less effective against someone like Schnell, who’s also dangerous on the ground. Although Schnell has been submitted in the past, we don’t see Flick posing the same level of threat.
Schnell is agile and challenging to keep down. He adapts quickly and doesn’t stay in a vulnerable position for long. The plan for Schnell would be to keep the fight standing or be the one initiating takedowns. We have seen Flick struggle against fighters with heavy ground and pound.
Final Betting Analysis: Matt Schnell vs. Jimmy Flick
If this bout remains on the feet—which is possible despite both being grapplers—Schnell’s striking defense becomes a concern. He tends to go full throttle without much regard for incoming shots. While that “all-guns-blazing” approach has helped him grit through intense exchanges, it also makes him vulnerable.
Still, Schnell’s grit and aggressive style can work in his favor. He thrives in brawls, even if he takes damage along the way. With his grappling edge and his willingness to trade on the feet, he should be able to sway the judges throughout three rounds and secure the win.
UFC Fight Night: Evan Elder vs. Gauge Young
¿Por qué apostar por Evan Elder?
One of the most noticeable advantages Evan Elder brings into this fight is his superior wrestling and grappling skills compared to Gauge Young.
While Elder does have a few KO wins on his record, many of them stem from ground and pound rather than clean striking. He’s the kind of fighter who finds success as soon as he gets the fight to the ground and maintains a dominant position over them.
Having gone through training camp—originally for a more prominent opponent—Elder should have the conditioning to push a relentless pace. This pressure could wear down Young, especially if the fight goes deep into the second and third rounds.
Our main concern for Elder lies in two scenarios: either getting caught in a submission while grappling or facing an aggressive start from Young that disrupts Elder’s takedown rhythm before he can settle into the fight.
Why Bet on Gauge Young?
Young is relatively new to the UFC, and after his loss against Salkilld on DWCS, he fell off our radar. Young is relatively educated when it comes to defending takedowns. He lowers his base a lot, and that made it a bit difficult for Salkilld to get his takedowns going. We do think that early on Young may be able to comfortably defend those takedowns, but his cardio could be an issue as the rounds go by.
Final Betting Analysis: Evan Elder vs. Gauge Young
We believe Young will be a bit susceptible to takedowns, and since he wasn’t exactly prepared for a camp, we feel like as rounds go by, he will feel it.
One thing to love about Young is his striking. His head kicks from both sides, and boxing can be a dangerous tool that Elder has to be careful about.
Young is going to have a massive striking advantage, outside of that, we need to learn more from him, and what better opponent to make his debut against than someone like Elder? However, we believe Elder will take the victory.
UFC Fight Night: Chris Gutiérrez vs.John Castañeda
¿Por qué apostar por Chris Gutiérrez?
Gutiérrez siempre ha sido un peleador fantástico de ver, muy subestimado en comparación con el resto de la división de peso gallo, pero fenomenal de pie.
One of Gutierrez’s biggest strengths is his precise and clean boxing. He doesn’t rely on flashy moves or complex setups; instead, he sticks to simple combinations and excellent timing, which often allows him to land consistently and effectively.
However, his defense does raise some concerns. Gutierrez relies on movement—both footwork and head movement—to avoid damage. His guard is not very tight, so opponents who pressure him with fast, straight punches can find success, especially if they manage to pin him down and push the pace as Quang Le did.
Now, the good news for Gutierrez is that Castaneda is having back to back weight cuts, and that could seriously mess with someone’s cardio and ability to fight for long durations.
¿Por qué apostar por Juan Castañeda?
One main thing that sticks to mind is that Castaneda could use his leg kicks against Gutierrez. Castaneda really likes to use his leg kicks to destroy the mobility of his opponents, and from there, he is able to string together some boxing combinations.
If you are unable to slow down movement and footwork of Gutierrez, you get an elusive target who is quick at landing a counter left hook on the retreat, so Castaneda should be looking towards hitting the legs.
Final Betting Analysis: Chris Gutierrez vs. John Castañeda
Presión, ritmo y actividad son las tres claves de la victoria para Castaneda, y todo eso dependerá de cómo luzca en la báscula tras este segundo corte de peso consecutivo.
Castaneda can and should make this a gritty fight because Gutierrez is very receptive to his corner, so we think the more textbook Castaneda fights, the more opportunity for adapting to Castaneda’s style and approach presents itself.
We don’t think we will see a finish in this one, and we believe Gutierrez’s corner will do a brilliant job helping him adapt to his opponent during the clash.
UFC Fight Night: Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Alatengheili
¿Por qué apostar por Da'Mon Blackshear?
Blackshear comes into this matchup riding a wave of momentum, with back-to-back wins by submissions. That’s a key point, especially if you consider how aggressively Alatengheili tends to shoot for takedowns. Blackshear’s physical advantages—particularly his reach and height—give him solid control when the fight hits the mat, even from less dominant positions.
While his striking isn’t the most dangerous part of his arsenal, he knows how to use his reach to keep opponents at bay. Expect him to stick to long-range weapons like teep kicks and jabs, mostly to maintain distance and frustrate Alatengheili while waiting for a grappling exchange to open up.
¿Por qué apostar por Alatengheili?
Alatengheili brings a strong, pressure-heavy style to the cage. If he can push forward and keep Blackshear moving backward, he might be able to sway the judges by controlling the tempo and appearing to be the more aggressive fighter.
If he doesn’t get caught in any submission and maintains top control against the lengthier fighter in Blackshear, then we think that only gives Alatengheili more of a chance to win just because he’s the one in top control and all that.
Final Betting Analysis: Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Alatengheili
If the fight does remain standing, we can see Blackshear having the upper hand. His reach, combined with the larger cage, should give him plenty of space to use his movement and strike from range.
Alatenghelili will need to close that distance quickly and often to have success, but doing so without falling into submission could prove tricky. Overall, we expect Blackshear to control more of the action and make better use of his physical tools, which could lead to another win on the scorecards—or even another submission if the opportunity presents itself.
UFC Fight Night: Cameron Saaiman vs. Malcolm Wellmaker
¿Por qué apostar por Cameron Saaiman?
Talbott is a disgusting fighter to deal with. While Wellmaker has similar tendencies and demeanor, we are not completely sold that Saaiman will be demolished on the feet as he was when he fought Talbott.
We do think that Saaiman’s stance switches and overall movement will give Wellmaker a few things to think about. However, we can’t help but think that whenever Saaiman engages, Wellmaker will throw a well-timed hook to intercept the blitz and rock Saaiman badly.
We are firm believers that a loss like Saaiman’s changes things up in camp. Saaiman has worked diligently in the gym to improve his timing and his defense.
Why Bet on Malcolm Wellmaker?
Wellmaker is a fascinating addition to the UFC roster. That knockout on DWCS was clean and required no follow up punches, slick right hand behind the ear put his opponent to sleep.
We’re probably going to see Wellmaker have great success landing his punches on Saaiman. While we don’t think that Saaiman will get rocked badly enough to end the fight within the first round, we expect that accumulated damage would create a moment of fatigue in which Wellmaker finds that fight-ending shot.
Final Betting Analysis: Cameron Saaiman vs. Malcolm Wellmaker
Wellmaker will be a hard-to-track target, not because of his footwork but because of how he leans back and away from danger. His length allows him to be out of range of most shots.
We think Wellmaker will have to be careful of a short blitz followed by a lateral angle change for a follow-up shot, but he is still someone who we’re keen on learning about, and we’re intrigued to see what he can bring to the table against a very scrappy fighter like Saaiman.
UFC Fight Night: Jaqueline Amorim vs. Polyana Viana
¿Por qué apostar por Jaqueline Amorim?
Amorim is a top-tier submission specialist. Her striking isn’t a central threat, but it doesn’t have to be—she’s more than capable of dominating once the fight hits the mat.
Jaqueline last win raised some eyebrows due to a glove grab that helped secure an armbar, but at the end of the day, if Amorin gets on top, she’s going to be dangerous regardless. Her control and finishing ability on the ground make her a serious threat to anyone who doesn’t have an elite-level grappling defense.
We’re curious to see whether she’ll open up more on the feet in this fight, but realistically, she tends to close the distance quickly and force her game on her opponent. If Viana isn’t alert to the takedown threat right away, Amorin could find early success and dominate from there.
¿Por qué apostar por Polyana Viana?
Viana isn’t afraid to let her strikes go—She throws with speed and power, and when she finds a rhythm, she can be overwhelming. Her combinations, especially when she’s leading, are sharp and can be dangerous for anyone standing in front of her.
The problem is her defensive posture, particularly against takedowns. She uses a very upright Muay Thai stance, which looks good on the feet but leaves her legs vulnerable. Without a solid base, sprawling becomes difficult, and that’s a big opening for someone like Amorim, who thrives on takedowns and ground control.
Final Betting Analysis: Jaqueline Amorim vs. Polyana Viana
This one feels relatively straightforward in terms of what each fighter brings. Viana needs to keep the fight standing to have a shot, but her stance and takedown defense don’t give us much confidence that she can do that for long.
Amorim’s takedowns, whether shooting in deep or grabbing a leg off an entry, are built to capitalize on exactly the kind of stance Viana uses. Unless Viana can land something big early or catch Amorim coming in, we expect this one to hit the mat—and from there, it’s Amorim’s world.
UFC Fight Night: Timmy Cuamba vs. Roberto Romero
Why Bet on Timmy Cuamba?
Cuamba is a gritty, willing fighter who doesn’t shy away from high-pressure exchanges. He thrives on the chaos, but sometimes, his own tendencies make him vulnerable.
His stance is a bit too squared, and his head movement is minimal, which opens him to counters and clean strikes from more technical opponents.
That said, when Cuamba is in range, he does let his hands go. His boxing fundamentals are solid, especially his one-two combination, which he throws with accuracy. We’ve seen him land clean shots in chaotic moments like he did against Almeida, and if Romero allows him to settle into a rhythm, Cuamba could start landing his punches consistently.
Why Bet on Roberto Romero?
Romero comes out of the gate fast and aggressive. His leg kicks are a big weapon—quick, with little wind-up, and effective at slowing down opponents early. That ability to chop movement is key against someone like Cuamba, who depends on angels and footwork to get his boxing going.
Once Romero establishes his leg kicks, he tends to close distance quickly and look for openings in the pocket. He throws strong, well-timed combinations and has a knack for forcing opponents backward, then cutting off their retreat with a lead hook or blasting them with body kicks to open up the head.
Final Betting Analysis: Timmy Cuamba vs. Roberto Romero
Cuamba is capable of making this competitive if he leads the dance and sets the pace, but that’s not typically how he fights. He often starts on the back foot, waiting to react, and against a fast starter like Romero, that could be a problem.
We expect Romero to attack early with leg kicks, limit Cuamba’s movement, and keep him from establishing his boxing. That said, Romero does have a habit of dipping his head when closing the distance, which could leave him open to a well-timed knee from Cuamba.
Still, unless Cuamba can capitalize on that with perfect timing, we think Romero’s pace and striking variety will overwhelm him. We’re backing Romero to get the win here.
UFC Fight Night: Chelsea Chandler vs. Joselyne Edwards
¿Por qué apostar por el Chelsea Chandler?
Chandler is a tough fighter to evaluate. She’s physically strong and has some solid grappling, but she’s also struggled with consistency and has missed weight more than once. Her recent run has been uneven, and while she’s shown flashes of potential in the wrestling department, the level of competition hasn’t exactly helped us get a clear picture of her ceiling.
This matchup could favor Chandler if she leans on her strengths. Her clearest path to victory is to close the distance, pin Edwards to the cage, and work her control game from there.
¿Por qué apostar por Joselyne Edwards?
Edwards is unpredictable, both in terms of performance and energy. There are nights when she looks sharp and composed and others where her cardio fades quickly, which makes her hard to trust. But if we focus on her skillset, especially in her striking, this is a fight she can win.
Edwards has an edge on the feet. She’s a more fluid striker with a background in boxing that shows she can find her rhythm.
What’s unclear is how well she will handle Chandler’s pressure. Chandler’s going to look to initiate clinches, push the pace, and sap Edwards’ energy. If Edwards’ hasn’t improved her ability to escape those situations, she could find herself stuck and unable to work her best weapons.
Final Betting Analysis: Chelsea Chandler vs. Joselyne Edwards
We do not know how effective Chandler’s wrestling will be, given that Joselyne Edwards has done nothing but prepare for wrestlers her entire UFC career, but it is her only way to win this fight unless she’s spent some time with some golden glove boxers.
However, we do not like the thought of Edwards engaging with Chandler at all in the clinch, in which Chandler can go for a level change or a takedown.
Edwards has practically no choice but to strike and keep the fight standing. We don’t think Chandler poses too much of a threat against someone like Edwards on the feet, but we think she will get the win this way.