MMA is a sport based on opportunity and split second decision making. The breakdowns that we try to focus on here will be looking at stylistic differences between fighters and how they will impact the card. Although the breakdowns won’t usually be long, they’ll have info on fighter strengths and weaknesses and how we expect them to be exploited. Towards the end of the article there will be the five best bets on the slate for you to tail!
All my information is from https://fightodds.io/ and https://paydirtdata.com/mma-ranks-and-leverage-model/
Diana Belbita (Striker) vs Maria Oliveira (Striker)
Two bad girl fighters to start our night. Both of these girls struggle if it gets to the ground. I see this one staying up though. Belbita should have more power being the bigger fighter, but Maria will be the faster fighter. Good luck picking here.
David Dvorak (Striker) vs Steve Erceg (Striker/Grappler)
David has struggled his last couple of fights, but they were both versus top tier FW fighters. I think this one will be a little different with it being Steve’s debut (also short notice).
Blake Bilder (Striker/Grappler) vs Kyle Nelson (Striker/Wrestler)
Neither of these guys are too impressive, but I think Blake has advantages everywhere besides the size. Blake stays undefeated.
Bilder -250
Aiemann Zahabi (Well Rounded) vs Qileng Aori (Striker)
Aori is a zombie. Man never gets KOd and stays in your face the entire fight. With that being said, Aori is also very hittable. I think Zahabi gets the job done here.
Zahabi +105
Jasmine Jasudavicius (Grappler) vs Miranda Maverick (Well Rounded)
Another one that I am not interested in at all. Miranda should win this one. She is better wherever this goes.
Chris Curtis (Striker) vs Nassourdine Imavov (Striker)
You know I love my Cincy boy, but I think he doesn’t win this one. It’s going to be a lot like the Hermansson fight. The range is really going to play a factor here.
Imavov -165
Eryk Anders (Striker) vs Marc-André Barriault (Striker)
Both of these guys don’t do a lot, but Eryk throws a little more. This fight really sucks though…
Anders +115
Dan Ige (Grappler) vs Nate Landwehr (Striker)
This fight is awesome. Can Ige stop Nate? Nate is a savage and just keeps pushing forward. I wanna see Nate win because he is just so dumb and keeps walking forward. LOVE THAT.
Landwehr +210
Mike Malott (Striker/Wrestler) vs Adam Fugitt (Striker/Grappler)
This should never be on the main card of a PPV. The Canadian is set up to win and he is going to.
Malott -220
Charles Oliveira (Striker/Grappler) vs Beneil Dariush (Striker/Grappler)
This is the true main event. I expect this one to be a war and for the better fighter to come out at the end and that is Benny. Man is built for this and he is going to show why he will be future champ.
Dariush -150
Amanda Nunes (Striker/Grappler) vs Irene Aldana (Striker/Grappler)
I am always tired of picking Nunes by easy KO, so I am going with the storyline here. ANOTHER MEXICAN CHAMPION. I also think Nunes is almost done with fighting. She has a baby and I think she will want to focus on the family. And New!
Aldana +260