The UFC returns to the Apex Center in Las Vegas, Nevada this weekend for a main event clash between rising contender Erin Blanchfield and MMA veteran Jessica Andrade, who steps in on just one week’s notice. In the co-main Jordan Wright faces off with The Ultimate Fighter 30 runner up, Zac Pauga, and Marcin Prachnio goes head-to-head with William Knight.
We take a look at this week’s best UFC Fight Night bets below.
UFC Fight Night Betting Tips
Jessica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield
This fight was initially meant to be Erin Blanchfield against Talia Santos but after Santos had to pull out, former champion Jessica Andrade steps in on a week’s notice. Blanchfield is a star in the making at just 23 years of age. She is a monstrous grappler who has absolutely rag dolled the division and I expected her to do the same to Andrade. Andrade has a key advantage on the feet but has been tossed around before and will be relying on her striking power to win this fight. I could not have been more impressed with Blanchfield and believe she has all the tools to take Andrade down and dominate from the top, likely securing a late stoppage.
Erin Blanchfield to win
$2.30 (3.5 Units)
William Knight vs. Marcin Prachnio
Marcin Prachnio I simply expected more from but he has been almost impossible to catch. He somehow lost to Sam Alvey, a man so far past his prime it was sad at the end, yet absolutely outworked Khalil Rountree, who has since won three straight. William Knight is equally peculiar, bouncing from Heavyweight to Light Heavyweight and has a solid first round before gassing horribly. A move back to Light Heavyweight doesn’t bode well for him though and I feel Prachnio will be able to unleash some brutal body work and meticulously break Knight down. I don’t have a whole lot of faith in the Pole so I won’t be going overboard but back him to get the win.
Marcin Prachnio to win
$1.90 (2 Units)
Nazim Sadykhov vs. Evan Elder
Nazim Sadykhov completely demolished the roster in Fury FC and CFFC before making his way to the UFC by securing a knockout win on the Contender Series. His opponent Evan Elder I actually have a lot of time for and while this will be an entertaining clash, Sadykhov wins the strike off here. Both men will happily trade in the pocket as Sadykhov isn’t known for his lateral movement and Elder loves to hang out in the pocket. Therefore, I am siding with the heavier hitter in Sadykhov to batter Elder, likely securing a stoppage victory before too long.
Nazim Sadykhov to win
$1.60 (2.5 Units)
