UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Tom Aspinall vs. Marcin Tybura<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Tom Aspinall?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tom Aspinall <\/strong>(12-3, 9 KO) had eight wins in a row before his unfortunate defeat against Curtis Blaydes. The English fella was ruthless in all of his victories, with the majority ending already in the first round. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAspinall defeated guys like Alan Baudot, the former UFC heavyweight champ Andrei Arlovski, Sergey Spivak, and Alexander Volkov. Against Blaydes, we saw him injuring his knee in only 15 seconds of the bout, which was a huge blow for the entire O2 Arena in London, but primarily for Aspinall himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Marcin Tybura?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Marcin Tybura (24-7) is 7-1 in the past eight battles, making a strong case for himself after years of being mediocre. He is one of those fighters who have been around for a long time and have fantastic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some would say that he presents the borderline between those who can do big things in the UFC and those who are average. His only defeat in recent times was against Alexander Volkov, while on the other side, the Pole defeated Ben Rothwell, Greg Hardy, Walt Harris, and most recently, Alexander Romanov and Blagoy Ivanov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tom Aspinall vs. Marcin Tybura Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Aspinall\u2019s explosiveness and movement are two reasons we gave him the advantage over Tybura. The Englishman is more flexible and fluid than his rival, who, even though he has more extensive experience and may be stronger than his rival, can\u2019t respond well to all the attacks from the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also have one more factor on Aspinall\u2019s side: the crowd at the O2 Arena. That\u2019s going to be a great boost for the host, who should finish the bout before the decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To summarize here, our choice is Aspinall via decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Molly McCann vs. Julija Stoliarenko<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Molly McCann?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The 33-year-old McCann, from England, is unranked at 13-5 in a pro career dating to 2015. She is a former Cage Warriors flyweight champion, was born in Liverpool, and even played soccer for that franchise before an injury ended her football career. She’s an Everton fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMeatball\u201d had a three-fight winning streak snapped last time in the Octagon in November in New York City, falling to title contender Erin Blanchfield by first-round submission (Kimura).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Julija Stoliarenko?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The 30-year-old Stoliarenko, from Lithuania, is also unranked in the women\u2019s flyweight division with a mediocre record of 10-7 overall with two draws and a 1-4 mark in the UFC. A cast member on Season 28 of \u201cThe Ultimate Fighter,\u201d she comes off an October first-round TKO loss (punches) to Chelsea Chandler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stoliarenko\u2019s lone UFC triumph was an armbar submission of Jessica-Rose Clark at UFC 276. She has nine wins by submission overall and one by decision with three losses by decision, three by KO\/TKO, and one by submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Molly McCann vs. Julija Stoliarenko Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
McCann sure has the power, as well as the striking skills to take a win. Molly is one of the biggest brawlers in the women\u2019s flyweight division who hits hard and who hits often. This explains why both of her last two wins happened by TKO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Julija Stoliarenko is an expert in Brazilian jiu-jitsu who\u2019s got a BJJ black belt and plenty of experience with submission grappling. Further, the Lithuanian fighter who\u2019s 10-7-2 in her professional MMA career, has 9 wins by submission in her portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In simple terms, this means that if the McCann vs. Stoliarenko fight goes to the floor, it\u2019s the underdog fighter who\u2019ll have the advantage. However, with the help of her crowd at The O2 Arena, we think McCann is going to pull off the victory via finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Nathaniel Wood vs. Andre Fili<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Nathaniel Wood?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wood is a slick customer as well. Despite facing a height and reach disadvantage against most Featherweights, his crafty calf kicking and clinch work has allowed him to succeed thus far \u2014 and with style points!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Andre Fili?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fili has shared the cage with many of the best Featherweights of the last ten years, and his game has consistently improved as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At his best, Fili is using tricky combinations from both stances to set up his powerful kicks, and he\u2019s also quite good at timing takedowns on advancing opponents after pulling them into a striking match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nathaniel Wood vs. Andre Fili Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wood\u2019s previous two fights at Featherweight were impressive, but there are some caveats. Namely, in Rosa, he faced a man he outclassed on the feet, and in Jourdain, he was the far superior wrestler. Neither man could fully compete with him in those areas, and thus he was able to take over. Credit to him, that\u2019s what a good fighter is supposed to do! Still, Fili feels like a more rounded threat than either man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s not going to let himself get easily out-kicked at a distance by a far shorter man, nor is he likely to get tossed in the clinch and controlled repeatedly. This feels like a fight where size will be important. Both men are crafty and well-rounded, but Fili\u2019s size and power should shift the odds firmly in his favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Andr\u00e9 Muniz vs. Paul Craig<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Andr\u00e9 Muniz?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s tough to get a full read on Muniz. How does a man submit \u201cJacare\u201d but then get overwhelmed on the canvas by Brendan Allen? He just didn\u2019t look very sharp in his last appearance, and it remains to be seen if that was a one-off or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Paul Craig?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Craig has one of the weirdest fight styles in the modern UFC, a mix of awkward range kicks, bad double legs, and guard pulls. Fortunately, he\u2019s damn good at pulling off submissions, and his increased confidence over the years did pay off in a very nice win streak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andr\u00e9 Muniz vs. Paul Craig Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This Middleweight move from Craig it’s a hard read. Size and strength have never appeared to be his problem. Rather than diet and lose muscle, learning how to properly shoot a double leg without falling over would\u2019ve been a far better solution to his recent struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maybe Craig overpowers Muniz to the floor and then shows off his grappling skill. More likely, he\u2019s surprised by his opponent\u2019s speed on the feet, and his gas tank is shaken by the weight cut. In that case, the odds seem strong that Muniz sprawls and brawls his way to a clear-cut decision win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Jai Herbert vs. Fares Ziam<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Jai Herbert?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Herbert doesn\u2019t have the prettiest UFC record, but the \u201cBlack Country Banger\u201d has shown some great skills. He\u2019s only lost to talented names \u2014 Francisco Trinaldo, Renato Moicano, and Ilia Topuria \u2014 and he had some strong moments in all those losses, usually on the strength of his powerful range striking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Fares Ziam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ziam has failed to make much of a splash in his five UFC fights so far. He\u2019s a pretty technical striker, but he hasn\u2019t yet shown the level of activity or power necessary to break through the lower end of the Lightweight division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jai Herbert vs. Fares Ziam Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Herbert looks like the better fighter. His striking is more fluid and powerful, and the wrestling seems likely to cancel out. The concerning bit, however, is that he is nearly a decade older than his opponent, and he\u2019s been proven a bit chinny in his previous UFC fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Trinaldo and Topuria can hit dang hard, of course, but it\u2019s a worrying trend that Herbert does well until he\u2019s suddenly rocked or unconscious. Against a young striker, that\u2019s a problem. However, Ziam hasn\u2019t shown the power or killer instinct necessary, and to be honest, we don’t believe it’ll happen in this fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Lerone Murphy vs. Josh Culibao<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Lerone Murphy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It hasn\u2019t been easy, but Murphy has maintained his perfect record. He\u2019s a mean kickboxer who can do a ton of damage when able to take the top position. His strength and power are notable, but he has had some close calls with getting held down by previous opponents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Josh Culibao?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Culibao is a crafty kickboxer himself, a rangy fighter who varies his timing to sneak in good shots. In his last bout, his back was against the wall opposite the power kicks of Melsik Baghdasaryan, but he showed off his opportunistic grappling for the first time in jumping the back and scoring a finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lerone Murphy vs. Josh Culibao Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Culibao will need to pull a similar rabbit out of his hat here. Murphy is tough to deal with on the feet, which is why so many of his opponents spend their time diving for his legs. That\u2019s not typically Culibao\u2019s game, so odds are, this one remains a kickboxing battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a striking match where skill and volume are reasonable even, power tends to make the difference, and that favors Murphy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UFC Fight Night: <\/strong>Davey Grant vs. Daniel Marcos<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhy Bet on Davey Grant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The three-fight win streak for Davey Grant (15-6) \u2014 his longest since 2012 \u2014 petered out thanks to back-to-back \u201cFight of the Night\u201d decision losses to Marlon Vera and Adrian Yanez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Undeterred, he returned to his finishing ways by stopping Louis Smolka and Raphael Assuncao, upping his bonus total to five in the process. His 11 professional finishes are split 7:4 between submissions and knockouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Daniel Marcos?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Peru\u2019s Daniel Marcos (14-0) battled his way past Brandon Lewis to claim a contract on Contender Series. The win set up an Octagon debut against Saimon Oliveira, whom Marcos overpowered en route to a second-round technical knockout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Davey Grant vs. Daniel Marcos Betting Analysis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The power and tenacity are still there for Grant, but he\u2019s had some worrying hiccups of late. He gave away the second round against Smolka and both of the first two against Assuncao. That\u2019s not going to cut it against a young, powerful, aggressive fighter like Marcos; so he can\u2019t rely on turning things around with one big punch, especially since his rival carries his power late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grant is still much more proven and experienced than Marcos, and \u201cSoncora\u2019s\u201d win over Oliveira is somewhat undercut by Oliveira utilizing the worst gameplan imaginable. At 37 years old, though, we can’t be sure the veteran has enough left in the tank. In the end, Daniel out-slugs him to a clear victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n