UFC Fight Night Yadong vs Gutierrez is set to take place this weekend on the 10th of December at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. We look at the main event as well as 2 other fights on the card from a betting angle.
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SONG YADONG vs CHRIS GUTIERREZ
Bantamweight Main Event
Song Yadong is a Chinese fighter who is well known for his striking power and clean punching. He has won 4 of his last 5 fights with his only loss being to Cory Sandhagen by doctors’ stoppage in 2022. His most recent fight took place this April where he beat Ricky Simon by TKO in round 5.
Yadong has been on good form as of late and he will enter the octagon with the betting odds in his favour.
Chris Gutierrez is an American fighter who is known for his clean striking and stamina. He has also won 4 of his last fights with his loss coming to Pedro Munhoz by decision in April this year. His last fight ended in a decision win over Alatengheili just a couple of months ago in October.
He will enter the fight as the dark horse in the betting markets and he will be looking to get an upset win.
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Yadong 2/7
Gutierrez 29/10
PREDICTION:
I believe that Yadong will be the better fighter on the night and that this fight will go the distance and he will win by decision.
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ANTHONY SMITH vs KHALIL ROUNTREE JR.
Light Heavyweight Bout:
Anthony Smith is an American fighter who is regarded as a veteran in the UFC after entering in 2016 and he is a well-known striker who has a lot of power behind his punches. He has won 3 of his last 5 fights with his losses come to Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev. His last fight ended in a decision win over Ryan Spann in August.
Khalil Rountree Jr. is fighting out of America, he is a talented striker who lands some brutal hits on his opponents. He has won 4 of his last 5 fights with the last time he lost being in 2021 to Marcin Prachnio. He won his most recent fight against Chris Daukaus by TKO in round 1 in August this year. He will enter this fight as the favourite to get the win.
BETTING – click here to bet
Smith 7/4
Rountree 40/85
PREDICTION:
I believe that Rountree will be able to hold off the big hits from Smith early on and he will drop Smith in round 2, winning by KO.
NASRAT HAQPARAST vs JAMIE MULLARKEY
Lightweight Bout:
Nasrat Haqparast is a fighter who possesses insane stamina, with 9 of his 11 UFC fights going the distance. He has won 2 of his last 3 fights with his last fight being a decision win over Landon Quinones. He will enter this fight as the slight favourite.
Jamie Mullarkey is an Australian fighter who has quick hands and athletic ability. He has won 2 of his last 3 fights with his most recent fight being a decision win over John Makdessi at UFC 293. He will start this weekend as the underdog from a betting point of view.
BETTING – click here to bet
Haqparast 8/15
Mullarkey 13/8
PREDICTION:
I believe that both fighters have enough in the tank to go the distance and Haqparast will pick up enough points along the way to win the fight by decision.
SUGGESTED BETS:
Yadong vs Gutierrez
Winner and Exact Rounds: Yadong and Decision at 19/10
Smith vs Rountree Jr.
Rountree by KO at 5/6 (for a bigger price Rountree in round 2 at 15/4
Haqparast vs Mullarkey
Winner and Exact Rounds: Haqparast and Decision at 11/10
All prices subject to change.
