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Get set for an electrifying UFC Fight Night at the Enterprise in Las Vegas, Nevada! Originally set to feature Arman Tsarukyan and Renato Moicano as headliners, but unfortunately, the Brazilian fighter got injured, and now the main event will be between Song Yaodong vs Ricky Simon.
The night promises to be packed with intense and highly anticipated fights, such as the showdown between Rodolfo Vieira and Cody Brundage. This middleweight battle was originally scheduled for last November, but now finally, these warriors will face each other in a fight that has been aging like fine wine.
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Betting Preview for UFC Fight Night Featuring Song Yadong vs Ricky Simon and Other Big Cards on April 29, 2023
Song Yadong (+100) vs Ricky Simon (-124)
Bantamweight
As we mentioned earlier, this fight may have replaced the Tsarukyan vs Moicano bout, but that doesn’t make it any less exciting. Let’s start with the Chinese fighter who last lost at UFC Fight Night to Cory Sandhagen in the fourth round when the doctor stopped the fight. However, before that, he had won three consecutive fights, two of which were by KO (against Marlon Moraes and Julio Arce).
On the other hand, Ricky Simon comes into this fight with an impressive streak of five consecutive victories against tough opponents like Jack Shore and Brian Kelleher. The winner of this fight may well become a contender for the title currently held by Aljamain Sterling.
Prediction: Ricky Simon by KO
Medium Weight
Caio Borralho (-335) vs Michal Oleksiejczuk (+250)
The Natural Caio Borralho is coming into this fight with an impressive streak of five victories, dominating all of his opponents. He’s currently ranked among the top 20 middleweights in the world, and a win here would confirm his great form.
The Polish fighter, after his defeat to Dustin Jacoby, has been training hard and improving his game. He has won his last two fights by KO and knows that if the fight goes on for too long, he could be in trouble. Therefore, he’s looking to empty his gas tank as soon as possible.
Prediction: Caio Borralho by decision
Medium Weight
Rodolfo Vieira (-278) vs Cody Brundage (+215)
One of the best Ju Jitsu fighters in history has one more chance to prove his quality in the octagon. He lost his last fight by decision to Chris Curtis and wants to get back to winning ways. The Brazilian had injury problems and so the first fight against Brundage was cancelled. Upon his return to the UFC, he has lost two and won one.
Cody Brundage also lost his last fight against Michal Oleksiejczuk by KO, and it’s worth noting that the original opponent for that fight was supposed to be Vieira. This fight could be a tough one for the American fighter because he’s not comfortable facing opponents who go for submissions, and that’s exactly what Vieira will be looking to do by taking him down to the mat.
Prediction: Rodolfo Vieira by TKO
Straw Weight
Julian Erosa (-175) vs Fernando Padilla (+138)
The Las Vegas native is an old sea wolf in the UFC. He’s eager for a rematch after his last fight, where he fell to Alex Caceres by TKO. On the other hand, the Mexican fighter is getting ready to make his debut in the UFC, but he already has 14 professional fights under his belt, and not a single defeat. It’s going to be a baptism by fire for him against an experienced opponent.
Prediction: Fernando Padilla by KO
Heavy Weight
Marcos Rogeiro de Lima (-157) vs Waldo Cortes (+125)
The Brazilian fighter is a powerhouse with 14 wins by KO, but that also comes with risks. In his last 10 fights, he has lost four, three of which were by submission. Opponents have learned to anticipate his power and take him down, where his strength becomes irrelevant.
Meanwhile, Waldo Cortés remains undefeated, having won all nine of his fights and is looking to secure his tenth victory. He also has a lot of power, but he can work on the ground if necessary, although it’s not his strongest suit. This fight will be a big test for the Dominican fighter, who shows a lot of promise.
Prediction: Waldo Cortés by KO
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