The UFC Fight Night event this weekend will start on Saturday the 7th of September and continue into the early hours of Sunday morning South African time. We look at 3 of the fights on the card from a betting point of view.
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GILBERT BURNS vs SEAN BRADY
Welterweight Main Event:
Gilbert Burns is a Brazilian fighter known for his all-round fighting ability and striking. He has been associated with the UFC for over a decade and fought a total of 22 times, winning 15 and losing 7.
He has not been on the best form as of late, and his last fight ended in a round 3 TKO loss to Jack Della Maddalena in March this year.
Sean Brady is an American grappler who possesses incredible athletic ability. His UFC career dates back to 2019 and he has fought on 7 occasions, picking up 6 wins, 3 by decision and 3 by submission and he has lost once to Belal Muhammad.
He has fought 4 times since 2021, and he has won 3 and lost 1 and carries good form into this clash. His most recent fight took place in December last year where he beat Kelvin Gastelum by submission in round 3.
BETTING – click here to bet
Burns – 2.60
Brady – 1.57
PREDICTION:
I believe that this fight will go to decision and the young gun, Brady, as the favourite will pick up the victory.
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JESSICA ANDRADE vs NATALIA SILVA
Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event:
Jessica Andrade, fighting out of Brazil is a well-known striker in the UFC and she has fought within the organisation for over 11 years. She has gained a ton of fight experience over the years, and she has entered the octagon 26 times, winning 16 and losing 10 bouts.
She has not been in consistent form losing 3 of her last 5 fights, however her last 2 have ended in a win, with her last fight going to decision with Marina Rodriguez in April.
Natalia Silva is also a Brazilian fighter, and she holds talent in her clean striking and stamina, however prior to the UFC she was known for her lethal armbar submission. She has fought 5 times in the UFC and been victorious in all 5 so far, with 2 TKO wins and 3 decision wins.
Her last fight took place in February where she clashed with Viviane Araujo and won by decision after the 3 rounds came to an end.
BETTING – click here to bet
Andrade – 3.40
Silva – 1.35
PREDICTION:
I believe that Silva will be dominant on the night and catch Andrade with some big blows early, she will then finish the fight by submission in round 3.
STEVE GARCIA vs KYLE NELSON
Featherweight Fight:
Steve Garcia, fighting out of the USA is a man known for his brutal striking. He has fought 7 times in the UFC, winning 5 bouts and losing 2, it is important to note that all of his wins have come by TKO/KO. His most recent fight was in July this year where he had no trouble beating SeungWoo Choi by TKO in round 1.
Kyle Nelson is a Canadian fighter who has struggled to maintain winning form and he has won 4, lost 4 and drawn 1 of his 9 fights to date. He is known for his clean striking and ability to see out an entire fight. He last fought in March where he beat Bill Algeo by TKO late in round 1.
BETTING – click here to bet
Garcia – 1.53
Nelson – 2.45
PREDICTION:
I believe that both fighters will fire blows, but in the end, Garcia will come out on top with a round 2 TKO win.
SUGGESTED BETS:
Burns vs Brady
Brady by decision at 2.45
Andrade vs Silva
Silva by submission at 10.00
Garcia vs Nelson
Garcia by KO at 1.80
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Note: All prices correct at time of writing but subject to change
