The UFC is back after a nice week off, which came at an unfortunate time as we swept our last UFC card and are looking to cash in once more!
This weekend's card has some very interesting fights. We have the potential to see some early finishes, while we also have some downright dogs fighting that could drag these fights into deep waters! This is a smaller card for me this weekend, but this one is my best bet for Saturday!
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Sean Brady Will Be Too Much
I have been fading Gilbert Burns over his last few fights and nothing has changed here. He gets a tough opponent who has power in his hands and is a mean grappler. Sean Brady is coming off a submission win against a very good grappler/wrestler in Kelvin Gastelum, and has very impressive wins, going 4-1 in his last 5.
Brady’s only loss was to now champion Belal Muhammad. Brady is 16-1 in his fighting career, 5-0 to the sub, and 3-1 to the KO. I do believe Brady will get Burns on the ground and do enough damage there to either find a KO, or he will do enough damage over 3 rounds to have his hand raised. Burns used to be dangerous on the ground, I just don’t think he has that anymore.
Brady is younger by 7 years. He is clearly the more aggressive, presses forward, and hits you with quick takedowns with powerful shots behind it. Brady will get the takedowns, and if he can pace his cardio, I see this as another victory in his steps to get a rematch with Belal.
Silva Is Coming for the Belt
Natalia Silva’s odds currently show the books see her as a massive favorite. She is coming in on an 11-fight win streak, 8 of those being by finish! She is 5-0 in the UFC and is coming off a couple of good decision wins that got her the experience in longer-round fights that she needed. She may have her toughest test yet in Jessica Andrade, but I think she can find a way.
Andrade has fought everyone and now gets an up-and-coming rising star. After falling into 3 straight losses, Andrade has found 2 wins against very experienced opponents. Andrade attempts more takedowns and throws more significant strikes, but Silva has amazing takedown defense, and she should be able to keep Andrade upright.
Silva is the much cleaner striker, she may not have the power on Andrade, but she has a reach advantage, and she should be able to keep her distance while picking Andrade apart. If Andrade wants to go in for a takedown I think Silva can find a few shots and if she has to grapple she can find herself on top. Very excited to see how she handles a step up in experience here.
2-Leg Parlay (+103):
Sean Brady ML + Natalia Silva ML
Bonus Bet:
Chris Padilla +3.5 (+120)