Odds provided by Duelbits accurate as of 8/6/2025

Roman Dolidze +265 vs. Anthony Hernandez -345

Middleweights looking to extend their win streaks square off in our main event. Roman Dolidze is a dangerous finisher with serious punching power and a tricky submission game, which makes him tough to grapple, as he showed against Jack Hermansson. Anthony Hernandez is a relentless wrestler with exceptional cardio that he often uses to overwhelm his opponents, as seen in his first main event last year against Michel Pereira, where he finished him in the fourth round.

This one is tricky because I feel Dolidze has the ability to finish the fight both standing and with his submission game early. Still, I believe Hernandez has such a significant cardio advantage that he will be able to push through and comfortably win the later rounds, or even find a finish.

Prediction: Hernandez by Decision

Steve Erceg -588 vs. Ode Osbourne +420

A former title challenger looks to get back on track here against a short-notice opponent at Flyweight. Steve Erceg takes a step down in competition here after facing three of the best in the division and proving his well-rounded skill set is close to the top level, having grappled with Alexandre Pantoja and struck with Brandon Moreno. Ode Osbourne is a powerful and athletic fighter with good submissions off his back and fast hands, although his cardio and fight IQ have been questionable at times.

I came close to taking a chance on Osbourne here, but I just feel Erceg has him covered everywhere beyond an early finish, so I'll pick Erceg to get a late submission and pass betting-wise.

Prediction: Erceg by 2nd Round Submission

Iasmin Lucindo -208 vs. Angela Hill +165

Strawweights looking to push their way into the title picture clash here. Iasmin Lucindo is a young prospect who has quickly risen to the top of the division, having demonstrated a solid grappling attack and effective striking, although she comes in off a rough performance against Amanda Lemos. Angela Hill is a veteran with high-volume striking who has faced many top-level fighters over the years, although she is now over forty and concerns about slowing down are becoming more present.

I'm going with Lucindo as she is the much younger fighter who I feel carries more power behind her strikes and is more defensively responsible.

Prediction: Lucindo by Decision

Andre Fili +195 vs. Christian Rodriguez -244

Fun matchup here between two veterans at Featherweight. Andre Fili is a slick striker with a lot of high-level fights, although he is rather inconsistent in terms of performance, having looked unbeatable at times and being easily finished at others. Christian Rodriguez is a well-rounded fighter with good scrambles on the ground and solid boxing who has made a name for himself by taking out a lot of unbeaten fighters like Cameron Saaiman and, most recently, Austin Bashi.

I like Fili at this price as I don't see an area where Rodriguez has a clear advantage, and I can see Fili outstriking him over three rounds. Given that Fili is not a significant submission threat and Rodriguez has never been knocked out, I took Fili by decision at big odds here, as I see that being a highly possible outcome.

Prediction/Bet: Fili by Decision

Miles Johns +250 vs. Jean Matsumoto -323

Bantamweights looking to get back in the win column collide in this interesting matchup. Miles Johns is a stocky and strong fighter with solid wrestling and good punching power, although he can struggle in higher-paced fights. Jean Matsumoto is a young prospect who comes in off his first career loss to Rob Font, where he showed good grappling skills, but his defensive striking was again an issue, as it was against Brad Katona as well.

I like the big price on Johns here as I feel he has the wrestling and power to have big moments against the much less experienced Jean Matsumoto. With that, Miles Johns is this week's Underdog Best Bet of the Week.

Prediction: Johns by Decision Bet: Johns MoneyLine (Best Bet)

Eryk Anders +380 vs. Christian Leroy Duncan -526

Athletic Middleweights open the main card with this one. Eryk Anders is a tough veteran who utilizes his strength to work in the clinch or top position, although he has appeared somewhat slow in recent outings. Christian Leroy Duncan is a very athletic striker who uses explosive movement to try and land powerful shots, although he sometimes delivers them at a low volume.

I think the physical advantages of CLD will be far too much for Anders to overcome here. I am expecting a finish from CLD in this one.

Prediction: Duncan by 2nd Round TKO

Julius Walker -588 vs. Rafael Cerqueira +420

Light Heavyweights looking to earn their first UFC victory square off here. Julius Walker returns after a fight of the night debut on short notice against Alonzo Menifield, where he showed he can compete at the UFC level, even in a losing effort. Rafael Cerqueira is a kickboxer with a lot of finishes before his time in the UFC, where he has been finished in the first round of both of his fights.

The easy pick here is Walker, but this betting line is crazy, and I would heavily advise people to leave Walker out of their parlays this week, to say the least, as he does not add enough value with what he has proven.

Prediction: Walker by 1st Round TKO

Elijah Smith -714 vs. Toshiomi Kazama +480

Up-and-coming Bantamweights, each coming off their first UFC win, clash here. Elijah Smith had a fun debut against Vince Morales earlier this year, where he showed strong grappling skills. Toshiomi Kazama is a good submission grappler, although his striking has looked well below the UFC level, with him being finished in the first round twice and hurt badly before securing a submission in his only victory.

Smith should handle business comfortably here as he is skilled enough on the ground to avoid submissions or fight them off, and Kazama is a fish out of water in the striking.

Prediction: Smith by 1st Round TKO

Joselyne Edwards -333 vs. Priscila Cachoeira +255

Two Bantamweights, both coming off first-round knockout victories, look to continue to build momentum in this one. Joselyne Edwards is a skilled kickboxer who comes in having finished her last two opponents. Priscila Cachoeira is a dangerous finisher coming off a brutal knockout win, although concerns about her grappling and cardio remain ever-present.

I'll go with Edwards here, as she is seven years younger, has much better cardio, and is more durable, having never been knocked out and only submitted once in her second pro fight in 2015.

Prediction: Edwards by 2nd Round TKO

Uros Medic -455 vs. Gilbert Urbina +340

Welterweights look to get back on track here after suffering early knockout losses. Uros Medic is a kickboxer with dangerous knockout power, although he has struggled when facing strong grapplers like Myktybek Orolbai. Gilbert Urbina is a decently well-rounded fighter with good grappling and kicking skills, although his durability and defense have been hurt and finished by lower-level competition on several occasions.

These odds are tempting on Urbina as I could see him using his grappling to make this a tough fight for Medic, but I just can't trust his durability against a dangerous striker like Medic.

Prediction: Medic by 1st Round KO

Gabriella Fernandes -435 vs. Julija Storliarenko +320

Flyweight finishers face off in this fun matchup early on the card. Gabriella Fernandes is a kickboxer who showcased her finishing skills in her last fight, where she scored a huge upset win by knocking down Cong Wang and quickly securing a choke. Julija Storliarenko is an armbar specialist with almost all of her wins coming by way of armbar submission.

I can't pick Storliarenko here, as Fernandes has likely spent a great deal of time preparing for the armbar, and I am not interested in betting the one-trick pony to keep pulling it off even at long odds.

Prediction: Fernandes by 3rd Round TKO

Cody Brundage -161 vs. Eric McConico +131

Short-notice addition to the card here at Light Heavyweight. Cody Brundage is a wrestler with solid power in his hands, as he showed in his knockout of Tresean Gore. Eric McConico looks to rebound from a tough debut, during which he showed his toughness, although he struggled to produce much offense on his own.

I'm picking Brundage here, as he is the more experienced fighter, and this is a considerable step down from his usual competition.

Prediction: Brundage by Decision