UFC Fight Night
MMA Predictions
The event is set to celebrate Mexican independence day, which includes having a variety of Mexican fighters compete at the event. A UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship rematch between current champion Alexa Grasso and former champion Valentina Shevchenko is set headline the event.
Main Card:
Alexa Grasso vs. V. Shevchenko 125 lbs
Kevin Holland vs. J. Maddalena 170 lbs
Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Terrence Mitchell 135 lbs
Daniel Zellhuber vs. Christos Giagos 155 lbs
Fernando Padilla vs. Kyle Nelson 145 lbs
Prelims:
Lupita Godinez vs. Elise Reed 115 lbs
Roman Kopylov vs. Josh Fremd 185 lbs
Edgar Cháirez vs. Daniel Lacerda 125 lbs
Tracy Cortez vs. J. Jasudavicius 125 lbs
Charlie Campbell vs. Alex Reyes 155 lbs
Josefine Knutsson vs. Marnic Mann 115 lbs
Our Picks:
Kopyloy KO/TKO @4/9
Fremd is good and is well-rounded, but Kopylov is too well-rounded, quick and has too much high level experience. We think Kopylov will be able to get himself off the fence when Fremd tries to put him there, and will be able to tee off once he finds his range. Fremd has a big frame which is a big targets for Kopylov to kick and eventually set up his head shots.
Padilla Sub @1/1
Padilla is a big problem. This will be a great test for his grappling, but we think he gets the job done relatively easily. Padilla has powerful low kicks and straight punches, Nelson will have a hard time finding his way through. Nelson will have his moments, but Padilla will be sticking him on the outside, and when he tries to come in. While we think Nelson has better wrestling, Padilla’s overall grappling game is better and he will be able to find his way back to his feet.
Holland ML @5/4
Holland is in this for his diverse skillset, level of experience, and his attributes, with 4 inches in height and 8 in reach on Maddalena. We think Holland will be able to stand his ground with Maddalena and return fire off of Maddalena’s pressure and boxing combinations. We also think Maddalena’s last fight revealed grappling holes that Holland has the ability to exploit.
Shevchenko ML @10/17
This is a very close fight, just like last time! It will be very evenly matched, with Grasso winning the punching exchanges in closed stance, and Valentina winning the outside striking. Valentina could bank rounds by taking her down and winning top control time, but we don’t think she submits her. It was close last time, but Valentina was able to adjust and play her wrestling game before she spun and gave up her back. If she follows this formula again, sans spinning attacks, we see a Shev win.
Other Picks:
Raul Rosas jr KO/TKO/Sub @4/13
Christos Giagos ML @9/4
Godinez ML @2/9
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