UFC fans are buzzing in anticipation for the return to Las Vegas, NV with the landmark UFC Fight Night being held at the UFC Apex. The card is heavy with matchups, furnished with odds from DraftKings, although these are prone to fluctuations.
The one to watch includes a clash between Neil Magny, an underdog with odds at +550, up against Carlos Prates, the favorite sitting at -800. Another gripping face-off is between Ricky Turcios with odds at +270, and Bernardo Sopaj securing -340. Gerald Meerschaert (+250) will square off against Reinier De Ridder (-310), promising an edge-of-your-seat showdown.
Luana Pinheiro, positioned at +310, is slated to battle with Gillian Robertson who’s notably favored with -395. Mansur Abdul-Malik represents strong competition at -485 against Dusko Todorovic, who is carrying the odds of +370. Karolina Kowalkiewicz, marked at +390, is set to challenge Denise Gomes, who enjoys a comfortable lead with -520.
Adding to the thrill are Gaston Bolanos (+180) pitted against Cortavious Romious (-218), Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos (-850) up against Zach Scroggin (+575), and Matthew Semelsberger (+142) having it out with Charles Radtke (-170). This is building up as a night to remember for all UFC enthusiasts.
Other highly-anticipated bouts that night will see Cody Stamann (+215) dueling with Da’Mon Blackshear (-265), and an exciting contest between Tresean Gore (-180) and Antonio Trócoli (+150). Finally, Melissa Mullins (-258) getting in the octagon against Klaudia Sygula (+210). This UFC Fight Night card is a veritable feast for brawling fans.
An intriguing bout on the card is the tightly-lined fight between Gore and Trócoli, with Gore returning post a hiatus of over two years. It’s an important fight for Gore, given his UFC roster position. It’s anticipated he’ll step into the ring carrying an air of urgency, aiming to secure Trócoli’s second UFC loss.
Another well-matched fight attracting attention features Semelsberger and Radtke. Semelsberger, coming out of three straight losses, finds himself against Radtke, a relative newbie in the UFC. This could potentially be a redeeming opportunity for Semelsberger to regain his winning momentum.
Further down the card, Meerschaert’s matchup against de Ridder is no less thrilling. Although de Ridder enjoys a size leverage, the seasoned Meerschaert is more than capable of an upset. Especially in the likelihood of them engaging in some captivating grappling stunts, Meerschaert might have some surprises up his sleeve.
The bout between Magny, the long-standing top welterweight stalwart, and rising standout Prates is one of the must-see matches. Many predict Prates to target Magny’s legs from the get-go. Despite this, Magny is expected to withstand such an onslaught, at least for a portion of the 5-round fight.
Many fans are leaning towards Meerschaert versus de Ridder mainly for the potential of a first-rate grappling contest. Both fighters strive for submission once they’re on the ground. And if the confrontation transpires as exciting as fans hope, the need for scorecards will be obliterated.
Lastly, Gomes is largely favored to come out victorious against Kowalkiewicz after the latter’s four victories in a row were shattered by Iasmin Lucindo in May. Gomes’ ability as a finisher is well-proven, but against a hardy combatant like Kowalkiewicz, it’s likely Gomes will triumph over the three-round distance.