UFC Fight Night action returns to the APEX in Las Vegas this weekend on Sunday the 9th of November, featuring an exciting welterweight headliner between Bonfim and Brown. We’ll take a closer look at the Main Event along with two additional fights from the Main Card from a betting perspective.
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GABRIEL BONFIM vs RANDY BROWN
Welterweight – Main Event
Gabriel Bonfim, fighting out of Brazil, has been one of the most promising welterweight prospects in recent years. Since his debut in 2023, Bonfim has compiled a UFC record of 5 wins and 1 loss of which three of those victories have come by way of submission, highlighting his slick grappling and dangerous transitions.
His most recent appearance came in July when he secured a decision win over Stephen Thompson, following a second-round submission victory over Khaos Williams earlier in the year. Now riding a three-fight winning streak, Bonfim enters this bout in strong form and looks to keep climbing toward the top 10.
Randy Brown, representing Jamaica, is one of the most experienced names in the division, having fought under the UFC banner since 2016. With a record of 14 wins and 6 losses in the promotion, Brown has shared the octagon with some of the best at 170lbs.
His recent form has been solid, winning four of his last five fights, including a dominant second-round knockout over Nicolas Dalby in April. Known for his sharp striking and underrated grappling, Brown will look to use his reach advantage to keep Bonfim at bay and punish him on the counter this weekend.
BETTING – click here to bet
Bonfim 1.50
Brown 2.40
PREDICTION:
This matchup puts Bonfim’s grappling and submission skills against Brown’s experience and technical striking. I am expecting Bonfim to press forward early, looking for takedowns and control and I think he wins this bout by decision.
MATT SCHNELL vs JOSEPH MORALES
Flyweight – Co-Main Event
Matt Schnell is a well-rounded but inconsistent fighter who’s been part of the UFC for nearly a decade. Over the course of his career, he’s put together a record of 7 wins, 6 losses, and 1 no contest, and he is known for his toughness and submission skills.
Schnell’s last appearance came in April when he defeated Jimmy Flick by unanimous decision to break his three-fight losing streak, showing improvements in his defensive game and striking output.
Joseph Morales, the American flyweight began his career in the UFC back in 2017 where he went on to fight three times, losing twice and winning the remainder. He then made his return at UFC 319 in August where he put in a solid display to beat Alibi idiris by submission in the second round, showing much better composure and improved grappling.
His record inside the promotion now sits at 2-2 and he will look to make a statement on Sunday with a convincing win over Schnell.
BETTING – click here to bet
Schnell 4.25
Morales 1.28
PREDICTION:
Schnell’s experience makes him dangerous, but Morales’ ground skills give him the edge in transitions. I believe this will be a fast paced grappling battle that could swing either way, but I’m leaning towards Morales by submission in Round 2.
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MUSLIM SALIKHOV vs UROS MEDIC
Welterweight – Main Card Bout
Muslim Salikhov, remains a threat in the welterweight division and he has been performing well of late. The Russian has built a UFC record of 9 wins and 4 losses, delivering impressive finishes along the way.
He comes into this bout off consecutive first-round knockout wins over Carlos Leal and Song Kenan, reminding fans of his brutal finishing ability.
Uros Medic, representing Serbia, is an explosive finisher who’s earned all 5 of his UFC wins by knockout. Known for his high output and early aggression, Medic comes into this fight off a knockout win over Gilbert Urbina in August just over a minute into their fight.
He’s powerful and unpredictable, however, defensive lapses in past fights have led to him being stopped early on as well and he holds a record of 5-3.
BETTING – click here to bet
Salikhov 2.20
Medic 1.59
PREDICTION:
This is a classic striking war with knockout potential written all over it. Medic will look to overwhelm early, but Salikhov’s composure and timing could prove decisive, making him my pick by Round 2 knockout.
SUGGESTED BETS:
Bonfim vs Brown
Bonfim by decision at 5.75
Schnell vs Morales
Morales by submission at 2.50
Salikhov vs Medic
Salikhov by KO/TKO at 3.25
TREBLE at 46.70
The above treble targets method-of-victory markets with strong upside. Combine all three for a potential return at massive combined odds of 46.7. High risk, high reward!
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
