UFC Fight Night action continues this weekend when Brendan Allen and Chris Curtis clash in the octagon for the second time. The fight will take place on the 7th of April (in the early hours of the morning South African time) at the UFC APEX, and we will look at it as well as 2 additional fights from a betting angle.
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BRENDAN ALLEN vs CHRIS CURTIS
Middleweight Main Event:
Brendan Allen is an American fighter who is known for his skills in the field of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, he joined the UFC in 2019 and he has won 11 of his 13 fights since then with most of his wins being via submission. He currently sits on a 6-fight win streak with 5 of the 6 fights ending in a submission stoppage.
His most recent fight was against Paul Craig in November last year where he won by submission in early round 3. Due to his current form, he will enter the fight as the betting favourite.
Chris Curtis, fighting out of America is a well-known striker who possesses a set of heavy hitting hands. He has fought 8 ties in the UFC winning 5, losing 2 and with 1 fight ending in a no contest. He has won 2 of his last 4 fights, losing 1 and the no contest occurring in his second last fight.
His most recent fight was against Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC 297 where he won by split decision. Due to him being less experienced in the UFC, he will enter this fight with the betting odds stacked against him and this despite the fact that he won the 1st fight in 2021 with a TKO in the 2nd round (the last time Allen lost a fight).
BETTING – click here to bet
Allen 1.47
Curtis 2.63
PREDICTION:
I believe that Allen will be too strong on the night, and he will win by submission in round 3, gaining sweet revenge for the 2021 loss.
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ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ vs. DAMON JACKSON
Featherweight Co-main Event:
Alexander Hernandez is a fighter from the USA who is known for his effective striking, he joined the UFC in 2018 and since then his record has been split down the middle with him sitting on 6 wins and 6 losses. He has lost 3 of his last 5 fights, picking up 2 wins and his last fight was against Bill Algeo where he lost by decision in October last year.
Due to him being the more experienced fighter, he will have the betting odds in his favour when he steps into the octagon this weekend.
Damon Jackson is an American fighter who is known for his abilities in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and he entered the UFC in 2020. He has fought a total of 8 times, winning 5 and losing 3, including a loss to Ilia Topuria in his second professional fight. He has won 3 of his last 5 fights with his 2 losses being in his 2 most recent fights.
His most recent fight was against Billy Quarantillo where he lost by decision in August 2023, and due to him losing his last 2 fights he will be the underdog this weekend.
BETTING – click here to bet
Hernandez 1.45
Jackson 2.70
PREDICTION:
I believe this fight will go the distance with Hernandez claiming a decision win.
MORGAN CHARRIERE vs. CHEPE MARISCAL
Featherweight Bout:
Morgan Charriere is a French fighter who is known for his striking power. He has fought just once in the UFC so far and his fight took place in early September last year where he took on Manolo Zecchini and won by TKO in round 1.
He will enter the fight as the favourite with the bookies.
Chepe Mariscal is an American fighter who is known as a brawler, he has fought only 2 times in the UFC, and he has come out of both fights as the winner. His most recent fight also took place last September where he won by TKO over Jack Jenkins at UFC 293.
He will enter the octagon as the dark horse from a betting perspective but not by much.
BETTING – click here to bet
Charriere 1.80
Mariscal 2.00
PREDICTION:
I believe that Charriere will show up on the night and win by TKO in round 2.
SUGGESTED BETS:
Allen vs Curtis
Allen by submission at 27/20 (for a bigger price Allen in round 3 at 17/2)
Hernandez vs Jackson
Hernandez by decision at 3/1
Charriere vs Mariscal
Charriere to win at 1.80 (other options Charriere by KO at 5/2, or to win in the 2nd round at 15/2)
Note: all prices correct writing but subject to change.
