UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Josh Emmett?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Josh Emmett, known for his powerful striking and strong wrestling base, is looking to bounce back from a recent loss. His experience and determination make him a formidable opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was very little hype on him until he knocked out Ricardo Lamas in a shocker in late 2017. Since then, he\u2019s won five of his next seven bouts, falling only to Rodriguez and Jeremy Stephens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Ilia Topuria?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ilia Topuria, a rising star in the UFC, is known for his explosive style and technical skill. His perfect record is a testament to his abilities, and he is expected to bring his A-game to this fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has shown impressive form and could continue his winning streak. His explosive style and technical skill have led him to an undefeated record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Emmett is a bit of an odd fighter to gauge. He\u2019s not the most explosive athlete, he isn\u2019t that quick, and his wrestling game, while strong, isn\u2019t the best in the division. However, he does tend to be able to throw thudding knockout punches largely from nowhere, even in bouts he\u2019s losing. He also doesn\u2019t take too many heavy shots, meaning that his power can often earn him the nod in close decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The big question here, then, is whether Emmett\u2019s low-volume style can work against Topuria\u2019s hyperactive assault, and it seems like too much of an issue. The latter has a history of finishing fights early, and with his powerful striking, there’s a good chance he could end the bout with a knockout or technical knockout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Amanda Ribas vs. Maycee Barber<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Amanda Ribas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ribas is quite the star to have in the UFC. Not only is her personality great, but she is also a savage in the octagon. Using constant pressure and endless cardio, she now has a record of 11-3 with six finishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Maycee Barber?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Barber came into the UFC with lots of hype and maybe too much confidence. After suffering a brutal knee injury and losing two-straight fights, she now has knocked off four wins in a row and has plenty of momentum behind her. She is currently 12-2 with seven finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amanda Ribas vs. Maycee Barber Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Technically speaking, Ribas has a big advantage in the grappling department. She has black belts in both BJJ and Judo. But the striking advantage goes to Barber because she has more power and a more fundamentally-sound defense. Assuming the game plan is for Amanda to take Maycee down to the canvas and go to work on grappling, the latter needs to show some major improvements in her grappling defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barber can hurt Ribas on the feet, but she has too many holes in her game on the ground. The latter is going to keep coming forward, taking shots, and then drag her rival to the ground and try to keep the fight there. It\u2019s probably even going to be a very close and debated decision by the judges because these ladies are going to go back and forth for all 15 minutes, but we expect Amanda Ribas to take the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Justin Tafa vs. Austen Lane<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Justin Tafa?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tafa has a rugby background rather than football, but these two share some similarities in terms of strengths and weaknesses. The difference is that Tafa has been a martial artist, specifically a striker, for quite some time longer and thus has more offensive tools at his disposal than pure power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Austen Lane?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Lane is about what you would expect of a former NFL player-turned-MMA fighter. He\u2019s massive, and he has plus attributes in terms of speed and power. His technical game and defense are still rough around the edges, but then, that\u2019s pretty standard for Heavyweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Justin Tafa vs. Austen Lane Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This is a classic Heavyweight banger that could end in either man hitting the canvas face-first within a couple of minutes. Neither of them has shown the skills to switch it up and take things to the ground, so it feels like a kickboxing match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seeing as both men can crack, we\u2019ll side with the more fluid striker in Tafa. Lane has been stopped in all three of his losses, and it\u2019s not unreasonable to call Justin the most technical striker he\u2019s faced. That\u2019s not saying a lot, but if we\u2019re betting on who finds the other\u2019s chin first, we guess that Tafa has a trick or two up his sleeve and lands first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>David Onama vs. Gabriel Santos<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on David Onama?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Onama has some incredible physical gifts. Standing 5\u201911\u201d with a 74-inch reach, \u201cThe Silent Assassin\u201d also happens to have dynamite in his hands. Good luck avoiding those long punches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He tends to hurt everyone he fights, but the more technical aspects of his MMA game are a work in progress, which seems to be a theme thus far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Gabriel Santos?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Santos is an exception. At 26 years of age, the former LFA champion already looks like a very complete product with a dangerous, three-pronged attack. In his short-notice debut, he gave the highly-regarded Lerone Murphy all the English fighter could handle, impressing even in a split-decision defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
David Onama vs. Gabriel Santos Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Santos looks to have the wrestling and grappling necessary to overwhelm Onama on the canvas, which is very likely to be the focal point of his game plan here. The problem is that David is so wildly dangerous that every exchange carries a very real threat of Gabriel getting put on his butt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s far from a sure thing, but Santos appears to be the better fighter by a significant enough margin that he can survive a scare or two. Plus, everyone hits a bit less hard after a frustrating round of getting pinned to the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Brendan Allen vs. Bruno Silva<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Brendan Allen?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Allen is a skilled Middleweight. His kickboxing offense is quite nice, featuring multi-level combinations of punches and kicks. He\u2019s a very strong wrestler with excellent transitional jiu-jitsu too. Add in good cardio and size, and it seems like Allen would be an easy Top 10 contender… were if not for his habit of getting clipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Bruno Silva?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Silva has a habit of clipping people: the Brazilian brawler has stopped TWENTY \u2014 that\u2019s a 2 followed by a 0 \u2014 opponents via knockout. He\u2019s durable enough to take Alex Pereira’s bombs and fire right back, and he\u2019s dang good at turning a small moment into a savage finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brendan Allen vs. Bruno Silva Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
These two are essentially nightmare matchups for one another. On one hand, Allen has the wrestling to plant Silva on his back and easily win large swaths of the fight, if not finish him outright. Conversely, the latter’s nasty punching power and excellent eye for finding his mark make Brendan’s shaky striking defense a massive liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This feels as close to gambling as the Heavyweight fight because the paths to victory for each man are just so obvious. Ultimately, it\u2019s hard to ignore Silva\u2019s fight with Andrew Sanchez, which saw him taken down seven times and forced to rely on a third-round rally. That late stoppage only really happened because Sanchez slowed down a bit and failed to do much damage from the top position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allen has the conditioning and top control to maintain a pace and break Silva down … assuming he doesn\u2019t hang around too long on the feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Neil Magny vs. Philip Rowe<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Neil Magny?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now more than a decade into his Octagon career, Neil Magny (27-11) sits at 20-10 in the world\u2019s largest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion. He\u2019s alternated losses and wins in his last seven bouts, most recently succumbing to a Gilbert Burns arm triangle in Jan. 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Philip Rowe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Phil Rowe (10-3) punched his ticket to the Octagon by knocking out Leon Shahbazyan, only to spend the next 18 months on the sidelines and fall to Gabe Green in his UFC debut. He\u2019s since won three straight, including a third-round finish of Niko Price last time out. All 10 of his professional wins have come by stoppage, six of them via knockout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neil Magny vs. Philip Rowe Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Even with three UFC knockouts under his belt and a genuinely solid performance against Niko Price last time out, we are not sold on Rowe. His height, reach, and durability make up for significant shortcomings that often leave him in need of dramatic comebacks. Without his customary edge in stature, he doesn\u2019t have a lot of answers for the more seasoned and technically sound Magny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neil has the striking skills to avoid Philip’s trademark million-punch death flurry, the wrestling to exploit his rival historically poor takedown defense, and the cardio to maintain his pressure and output from bell to bell. He outclasses Rowe on the mat for a dominant victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Randy Brown vs. Wellington Turman<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Randy Brown?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Randy Brown (16-5) \u2014 the first-ever Lookin\u2019 for a Fight product to join UFC \u2014 put a 3-3 slump behind him to win six of his next seven bouts. This set up a clash with fast-rising Jack Della Maddalena, who clubbed and subbed him two minutes into their Feb. 2023 clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Wellington Turman?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Three months after choking out The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): Brazil finalist, Marcio Alexandre Jr., Turman stepped up on short notice to face Karl Roberson in his UFC debut, ultimately dropping a split decision that snapped a four-fight win streak. He currently sits at 3-4 in the Octagon and was last seen struggling with Andre Petroski\u2019s wrestling en route to a decision defeat in Nov. 2022, and this will be his first Welterweight appearance since 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Randy Brown vs. Wellington Turman Final Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Generally speaking, Turman’s fights are decided by whether he can reliably hold down his opponents. If he can do it safely, dropping to Welterweight may not be the worst idea, as having a strength advantage makes muscling people to the mat easier. That said, even a flawless transition to 170 pounds won\u2019t save him here. Dealing with Wellington’s height and reach requires a level of striking technique that \u201cThe Prodigy\u201d just hasn\u2019t developed during his Octagon tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though Brown isn\u2019t the best defensive wrestler in the world, Turman will have all sorts of trouble getting close enough to threaten takedowns, leaving him at the mercy of \u201cRude Boy\u2019s\u201d long-range offense. In short, Randy shuts down Wellington’s wrestling and puts him away around the midpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n