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UFC Denver: Namajunas vs. Cortez – Full Card Predictions & Betting Breakdown
UFC Denver is packed with intriguing matchups and Jacob, aka AJ, from We Want Picks, is here to provide his predictions and betting insights for each fight on the card. Let’s dive into the breakdown of every fight and see who AJ is backing this weekend.
Early Prelims
Josh Fremd vs. Andre Petroski (0:37)
Prediction: Josh Fremd
AJ’s Thoughts: AJ believes Josh Fremd can win a sloppy decision over Petroski. While Petroski has power and wrestling skills, his striking is inaccurate and he tires quickly. AJ sees Fremd using his reach and kickboxing to outlast Petroski.
Prelims
Montel Jackson vs. Da’Mon Blackshear (2:32)
Prediction: Da’Mon Blackshear
AJ’s Thoughts: Despite Jackson’s four-fight win streak, AJ is backing Blackshear due to his ground skills and overall quality. He believes Blackshear’s wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu will be too much for Jackson, predicting a decision win for Blackshear.
Luana Santos vs. Mariya Agapova (4:36)
Prediction: Luana Santos
AJ’s Thoughts: AJ is confident in Santos’ physicality and grappling. He predicts Santos will dominate Agapova with takedowns and control on the ground, likely securing a submission win.
Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Fatima Kline (6:45)
Prediction: Fatima Kline
AJ’s Thoughts: AJ is impressed by Kline’s skills despite the short notice. He believes her striking and grappling will give her an edge over Jasudavicius, predicting a decision win for the prospect.
Joshua Van vs. Charles Johnson (9:23)
Prediction: Joshua Van
AJ’s Thoughts: AJ backs Van for his superior boxing and body shots. He expects Van to press Johnson and land significant strikes, potentially securing a knockout, but is prepared for a decision win.
Main Card
Cody Brundage vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan (12:20)
Prediction: Abdul Razak Alhassan
AJ’s Thoughts: AJ is going with Alhassan due to his power and striking. He believes Brundage’s lack of UFC-level performance will be exposed, predicting Alhassan will knock him out.
Christian Rodriguez vs. Julian Erosa (14:44)
Prediction: Christian Rodriguez
AJ’s Thoughts: AJ sees Rodriguez taking advantage of Erosa’s poor striking defense. He predicts Rodriguez will land big shots and secure a knockout win.
Gabriel Bonfim vs. Ange Loosa (17:19)
Prediction: Gabriel Bonfim
AJ’s Thoughts: Despite Loosa’s durability, AJ picks Bonfim for his superior striking and Jiu-Jitsu. He predicts Bonfim will win by decision, showing a more conservative approach after his last loss.
Drew Dober vs. Jean Silva (20:25)
Prediction: Jean Silva
AJ’s Thoughts: AJ is backing Silva to knock out Dober. He believes Silva’s power and striking will be too much for Dober, who has shown susceptibility to being hit.
Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Muslim Salikhov (22:55)
Prediction: Santiago Ponzinibbio
AJ’s Thoughts: AJ picks Ponzinibbio for his boxing skills and believes he will land harder punches than Salikhov. He predicts a knockout win for Ponzinibbio in this battle of veterans.
Rose Namajunas vs. Tracy Cortez (25:29)
Prediction: Rose Namajunas
AJ’s Thoughts: Despite the short notice for Cortez, AJ is confident in Namajunas’ striking and takedown defense. He predicts Namajunas will win a decision, utilizing her experience and technical skills.
AJ’s Picks Recap:
- Josh Fremd
- Da’Mon Blackshear
- Luana Santos
- Fatima Kline
- Joshua Van
- Abdul Razak Alhassan
- Christian Rodriguez
- Gabriel Bonfim
- Jean Silva
- Santiago Ponzinibbio
- Rose Namajunas
For more detailed analysis and betting tips, check out AJ’s full breakdown on We Want Picks. Enjoy the fights and happy betting!
