UFC Fight Night is set to take place this Sunday morning, the 19th of November (South African time) at the UFC APEX, Las Vegas. The main event features Allen vs Craig, and we will look at this fight, as well as 2 other main card bouts from a betting angle.
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BRENDAN ALLEN v PAUL CRAIG
Middleweight Main Event:
Brendan Allen is an American fighter who is an experienced and talented grappler. Since entering the UFC in 2019, he has won 10 of his 12 fights, with 6 of these wins being by submission. He is currently on a 5-fight winning streak and his last fight ended in a round 1 submission win over Bruno Silva, in June this year.
Allen is expected to continue his winning streak this weekend and he will enter the octagon as the heavy betting favourite.
Paul Craig is a Scottish fighter who is known for his grappling skills and clean striking. He made his debut in the UFC in 2016 and although he has won 9 of his 16 fights, he has also been on the losing end a fair bit.
He has been on slightly shaky form as of late, winning 1 of his last 3 fights, however, his most recent bout, which took place in July, ended in a TKO win in round 4 over Andre Muniz. That win will certainly boost his confidence, but he will still enter the fight as the dark horse.
BETTING – click here to bet
Allen (2/9)
Craig (33/10)
PREDICTION:
I believe that Allen will prove to be the better fighter and justify his short price, winning in round 2 via submission.
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MICHAEL MORALES v JAKE MATTHEWS
Welterweight Fight:
Michael Morales, fighting out of Ecuador, is a powerful striker who entered the UFC early last year. He has won all 3 of his fights so far, with 2 by TKO/KO and 1 by decision. Morales last fight took place in early July where he beat Max Griffin, picking up his decision win.
Morales, entering as the betting favourite will look to make a statement in the division this weekend and move closer to the top of the division, with a dominant win.
Jake Matthews is an experienced Australian fighter, who entered the UFC 9 years ago in 2014. He has won 12 of his 18 fights, with most of them being decision wins. His most recent fight ended in a round 2 submission win over Darrius Flowers at UFC 291.
Regardless of his experience in the UFC, his inconsistent form in recent years means Matthews enters the fight as the underdog.
BETTING – click here to bet
Morales (1/3)
Matthews (12/5)
PREDICTION:
I believe that the less experienced fighter will bring more hunger and intent into the octagon this weekend and Morales will win by TKO in round 3.
CHASE HOOPER v JORDAN LEAVITT
Lightweight Fight:
Chase Hooper is an American fighter who is known for his abilities in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has won 4 of his 7 professional fights in the UFC so far, with his most recent fight concluding in a decision win over Nick Fiore in May this year.
Hooper will have the betting odds on his side this weekend, making him the favourite for this fight.
Jordan Leavitt is also an American fighter, who is known for his freestyle fighting style. Since entering the UFC in 2020, he has won 4 of his 6 fights, with his last fight ending in a round one TKO over Victor Martinez, in February this year.
Leavitt will enter as the slight underdog in this bout, and he will look to defy all betting odds and pick up the win.
BETTING – click here to bet
Hooper (40/85)
Leavitt (18/10)
PREDICTION:
I believe that Leavitt has a chance at the upset win, and he will win the fight by decision.
SUGGESTED BETS:
Allen v Craig
Allen by submission at 39/20
Morales v Matthews
Morales by KO at 13/10
Hooper v Leavitt
Leavitt by decision at 4/1 (or just back him to win at 18/10)
All prices subject to change.
