UFC 2024
MMA Predictions
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on January 13, 2024, at the UFC Apex facility, in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.
Main Card:
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker 205 lbs
Matheus Nicolau vs. Manel Kape 125 lbs
Jim Miller vs. Gabriel Benítez 155 lbs
Ricky Simón vs. Mario Bautista 135 lbs
Phil Hawes vs. Brunno Ferreira 185 lbs
Prelims:
Andrei Arlovski vs. W. Cortes-Acosta 265 lbs
M. Semelsberger vs. Preston Parsons 170 lbs
Marcus McGhee vs. Gaston Bolaños 135 lbs
Farid Basharat vs. Taylor Lapilus 135 lbs
Westin Wilson vs. Jean Silva 145 lbs
Tom Nolan vs. Nikolas Motta 155 lbs
Felipe Bunes vs. Joshua Van 125 lbs
Our Picks:
Ankalaev vs Walker – Over 1.5 Rounds @20/33
Ankalaev is a huge favorite to win this fight, but his money line is likely not worth the risk. Instead, we will be looking at the total rounds in this fight. Ankalaev has seen each of his last five UFC fights go over 1.5 rounds. Even though Walker has been seeing his fights end much quicker, Ankalaev has only lost by finish once in his career. Because of that, backing this fight to go over 1.5 rounds will be our lean.
Miller vs Benitez – Fight to end via KO/TKO @1/1
Miller is a small favorite in this fight, but instead we will be looking at how this fight will end. Benitez has seen each of his last 4 fights end by KO/TKO, while Miller has seen 3 of his last 6 fights end by the same method, including his most recent fight. Both fighters have also seen many of their fights end by submission, but given recent results, backing this fight to end by KO/TKO will be our best bet.
Simon ML @4/7 vs Bautista
Simon is a heavy favorite in this fight; therefore, we will be looking for this fight to end inside the distance. But taking the ML looks too safe.
Ferreira ML @8/11 vs Hawes
Ferreira is a small favorite in this fight, but looks to be the right side. He has slightly better striking, and has overall been more consistent throughout his MMA career.
Kape ML @4/11 vs Nicolau
This is an easy pick, and although the odds on Kape don’t look great they should be worse.
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