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Join The MMA Guru as he dives deep into the full card of the upcoming UFC Fight Night. The Guru offer’s a detailed analysis and predictions for each bout and here’s what you need to know, including betting odds:
1. JJ Aldrich vs. Veronica Hardy
- Odds: Aldrich (-190), Hardy (+165)
- Guru’s Thoughts: Guru highlights Aldrich’s technical prowess and experience as pivotal. Despite Hardy’s tenacity, Aldrich’s striking and control might just edge her out.
2. Jared Gooden vs. Kevin Jousset
- Odds: Gooden (+140), Jousset (-160)
- Guru’s Thoughts: Jousset’s strength and grappling are expected to dominate, with Gooden needing a knockout to secure a win. The Guru leans towards Jousset’s more well-rounded game.
3. Charles Johnson vs. Jake Hadley
- Odds: Johnson (+120), Hadley (-140)
- Guru’s Thoughts: Hadley’s grappling could be the key, though Johnson’s striking makes him dangerous. The Guru favors Hadley due to his superior ground game.
4. Billy Goff vs. Trey Waters
- Odds: Goff (+110), Waters (-130)
- Guru’s Thoughts: In what The Guru calls a potential fight of the night, Waters’ striking and Goff’s grit make it a close call. Waters might have the slight edge with his precision.
5. Tabatha Ricci vs. Tecia Torres
- Odds: Ricci (-110), Torres (-110)
- Guru’s Thoughts: A very evenly matched fight. Ricci’s judo against Torres’s boxing makes this a stylistic chess match, with no clear favorite from The Guru’s perspective.
6. Terrance McKinney vs. Esteban Ribovics
- Odds: McKinney (-175), Ribovics (+155)
- Guru’s Thoughts: McKinney’s explosive power and speed are highlighted, but Ribovics’ resilience can’t be overlooked. The Guru sees McKinney winning if he controls the pace.
7. Chase Hooper vs. Viacheslav Borshchev
- Odds: Hooper (+190), Borshchev (-220)
- Guru’s Thoughts: Borshchev’s striking is lethal, and while Hooper is talented on the ground, his striking gaps might be too much to overcome.
8. Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Robelis Despaigne
- Odds: Cortes-Acosta (-200), Despaigne (+170)
- Guru’s Thoughts: Cortes-Acosta’s power and athleticism are likely to dominate, according to The Guru, especially with Despaigne’s less refined technique.
9. Alex Caceres vs. Sean Woodson
- Odds: Caceres (+145), Woodson (-165)
- Guru’s Thoughts: Woodson’s reach and striking variety should play a critical role, with Caceres needing to rely heavily on his experience and ground game.
10. Diego Ferreira vs. Mateusz Rebecki
- Odds: Ferreira (+135), Rebecki (-155)
- Guru’s Thoughts: Ferreira’s veteran experience is acknowledged, but Rebecki’s aggressive style and cardio could give him the upper hand as the fight progresses.
11. Alonzo Menifield vs. Carlos Ulberg
- Odds: Menifield (+160), Ulberg (-180)
- Guru’s Thoughts: Ulberg’s striking is favored, though Menifield’s power is a significant threat. The Guru leans towards Ulberg’s more technical striking to prevail.
12. Joaquin Buckley vs. Nursulton Ruziboev
- Odds: Buckley (-110), Ruziboev (-110)
- Guru’s Thoughts: An intense matchup with both fighters evenly matched in power and skill. Guru finds it too close to call, highlighting it as a must-watch.
13. Derrick Lewis vs. Rodrigo Nascimento
- Odds: Lewis (-230), Nascimento (+190)
- Guru’s Thoughts: Lewis’s knockout power is legendary, and while Nascimento’s ground game is solid, Lewis’s ability to finish fights with one punch is unmatched.
MMA Guru’s Predicted Winner’s
- JJ Aldrich
- Kevin Jousset
- Jake Hadley
- Trey Waters
- Terrance McKinney
- Viacheslav Borshchev
- Robelis Despaigne
- Sean Woodson
- Mateusz Rebecki
- Carlos Ulberg