Odds provided by Duelbits accurate as of 9/3/2025

Nassourdine Imavov +104 vs. Caio Borralho -128

Top-ranked middleweights look to earn a shot at the title in this huge main event clash. Nassourdine Imavov is a skilled striker with good boxing and the ability to mix in kicks and some offensive grappling, although he struggles to keep a high pace at times and had his back taken early against Brendan Allen. Caio Borralho is an athletic fighter with good grappling skills and rapidly improving striking, as he showed against Paul Craig and Jared Cannonier by doing significant damage on the feet.

I lean towards Imavov here as I see his shots having more of an impact behind them, and I believe his defense is good enough to mitigate the grappling and pressure of Borralho.

Prediction: Imavov by Decision

Benoit Saint-Denis +155 vs. Mauricio Ruffy -189

Always exciting Lightweights looking to push their way towards the top of the division here. Benoit Saint-Denis is an all-action brawler who constantly puts pressure on his opponents and incorporates strong wrestling, although his defense has proven to be an issue as he takes a significant amount of damage, costing him finish losses to Dustin Poirier and Renato Moicano. Mauricio Ruffy is a clean kickboxer with an efficient and dangerous style that he has used to dominate his first three UFC opponents, although he hasn't been tested much inside the octagon opposition-wise.

I took Saint-Denis as the underdog here, as he has faced much tougher competition and has a style that Ruffy has not yet encountered in the octagon. The stock on Saint-Denis also feels very low right now, with his last three performances failing to live up to his five-fight finish streak prior. This makes it the perfect time to buy in and sell high on Ruffy, who has not proven enough to be this size a favourite in my opinion. Benoit Saint-Denis is this week's Underdog Best Bet of the Week.

Prediction: Saint-Denis by 2nd Round Submission Bet: Saint-Denis Moneyline

Modestas Bukauskas -357 vs. Paul Craig +270

Light Heavyweight veterans face off here in this clash of styles. Modestas Bukauskas is a skilled kickboxer who maintains a solid pace and has demonstrated improved grappling skills in recent fights. Paul Craig is a tricky submission artist who is always a threat on the ground, yet he sometimes struggles to get there and offers little in the striking department.

I'll go with Bukauskas here, as it is difficult to imagine he doesn't know the game plan to beat Craig at this stage of his career, and he has proven he has the skills to do it.

Prediction: Bukauskas by 3rd Round TKO

Bolaji Oki +114 vs. Mason Jones -139

Up-and-coming Lightweight prospects who know how to put on a show square off in this one. Bolaji Oki is an athletic and dangerous fighter with solid power in his hands and decent wrestling, although he was caught in a guillotine by the much more experienced Chris Duncan. Mason Jones is always fun and insanely durable fighter with explosive striking and solid grappling, although he has been held down before by Ludovit Klein.

I like Oki here as he is the much more defensively responsible fighter and also could spend time on top with his wrestling, while having the power and durability to have moments in the striking as well.

Prediction: Oki by Decision

Axel Sola -135 vs. Rhys McKee +111

An undefeated prospect debuts here against a tough veteran at Welterweight. Axel Sola comes in as the Ares FC champion with five round of experience and a well-rounded mix of striking and grappling, including a great ability to inflict damage in the clinch. Rhys McKee looks to build on his first UFC win here, following a gritty showing in which he inflicted brutal damage on Daniel Frunza's face, although he also takes a lot of damage himself.

I'm picking Sola here in his home country, as his ability to mix in the grappling gives him a slight advantage with both men being capable strikers.

Prediction: Sola by Decision

Patricio Pitbull +180 vs. Losene Keita -222

A much-anticipated debut goes down here at Featherweight. Patricio Pitbull remains active with his third fight of the year, following an impressive showing where he badly hurt Dan Ige en route to a decision victory, where he showed his full skill set. Losene Keita enters the UFC with plenty of hype as an athletic and explosive kickboxer with solid grappling defense and good finishing skills.

I'll take Keita here in his debut, as he is the much younger guy with serious power, and Pitbull's durability has been a concern in recent years.

Prediction: Keita by 2nd Round TKO

William Gomis -263 vs. Robert Ruchala +205

One of several debuts on the card goes down here at Featherweight in the featured prelim. William Gomis is a fast and slick kickboxer with good movement on the outside, although he struggles when pressured and has questionable grappling. Robert Ruchala is a former KSW champion who makes his debut here with a fun style that has seen his last four fights end via knockout, with him winning three of those.

I'll go with Gomis to get a decision here as he has the experience edge while having a style that I think will give Ruchala trouble.

Prediction: Gomis by Decision

Oumar Sy -500 vs. Brendson Ribeiro +360

Well-rounded finishers face off against one another in this Light Heavyweight battle. Oumar Sy is a dangerous prospect with a well-rounded skillset, looking to bounce back from his first career loss here after a hesitant performance against Alonzo Menifield. Brendson Ribeiro is an athletic finisher with surprising speed, although his defence is a major concern, with him having suffered his fourth career first-round knockout loss his last time out against Azamat Murzakanov.

This is a good opportunity for Sy to get back on track, as Ribeiro will force action, and Sy has the skills to capitalize on the openings he creates and secure a win with a finish.

Prediction: Sy by 1st Round TKO

Marcin Tybura -109 vs. Ante Delija -112

Veteran Heavyweights clash in a rematch almost ten years after the initial meeting. Marcin Tybura is a well-rounded and experienced fighter who has shown he can use his solid boxing or strong wrestling game to beat solid competition consistently. Ante Delija is a former PFL champion with powerful hands that helped him finish Yorgan De Castro in under a minute the last time we saw him.

I lean towards Tybura, as he has more experience in the UFC. Although this could be a very close decision, I have no interest in betting on this matchup.

Prediction: Tybura by Decision

Kaue Fernandes -179 vs. Harry Hardwick +146

A short-notice replacement is coming in for this one at Lightweight. Kaue Fernandes is a fast kickboxer with very hard low kicks, although his grappling has been a concern, with Marc Diakiese being able to hold him down. Harry Hardwick steps up here after an impressive run in Cage Warriors, where he used his well-rounded game to go unbeaten with the promotion across eight fights.

I'll take Hardwick here in his debut as I feel he has the striking to keep it competitive and will mix in his wrestling game to steal a close decision.

Prediction: Hardwick by Decision

Sam Patterson -185 vs. Trey Waters +149

Welterweight finishers looking to extend their win streaks collide here in this one. Sam Patterson looks to continue his momentum here after earning three straight first-round finishes since moving up in weight, having shown his high-level ground game and dangerous striking with his knockout of Danny Barlow. Trey Waters is a tall and long striker with damaging power that he showed in his recent war with Billy Goff, where he won a decision.

I'm going with Waters here, as despite his recent results, I still have concerns about Patterson's durability, and Waters is a damaging puncher who will test the chin.

Prediction: Waters by 2nd Round TKO

Brad Tavares -250 vs. Robert Bryczek +200

A matchup of experienced Middleweights goes down here on the prelims. Brad Tavares is a good kickboxer with strong grappling defence who has proven a tough test for those trying to push their way into the rankings. Robert Bryczek is a dangerous knockout puncher who returns from a year and a half-long layoff here and looks to bounce back from a rough debut, where he lost a decision to Ihor Potieria.

Tavares should take this one as he has a clear experience edge, and Bryczek is coming off a long layoff after an unimpressive performance.

Prediction: Tavares by Decision

Rinat Fakhretdinov -105 vs. Andreas Gustafsson -116

High-paced wrestlers collide in this interesting match at Welterweight. Rinat Fakhretdinov is a strong wrestler with awkward but effective boxing skills, although he has been hurt late in fights, as seen against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Andreas Gustafsson is an all-action brawler who forces his way into the clinch and bullies opponents like he did to Khaos Williams in his debut.

I lean towards Gustafsson here, as I trust him to cause more damage in the clinch positions and feel he will be the one pushing the pace both early and late.

Prediction: Gustafsson by Decision

Shauna Bannon +260 vs. Sam Hughes -345

Strawweights looking to build momentum square off here to open the card. Shauna Bannon is a kickboxer with good movement and heart, as she showed by securing an armbar after nearly being knocked out by Puja Tomar. Sam Hughes is a gritty wrestler who has proven she can survive tough positions and keep wearing opponents down with her ground game.

I'll pick Hughes here, as she is the much better grappler, while not being as far behind in striking as she was in other matchups where she still managed to win.

Prediction: Hughes by Decision