Henry Roldán
Everything is set for UFC 278 in Salt Lake City on Saturday, August 20, an event that promises very even and impressive fights like Jose Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili in the bantamweight main event.
Because of what it represents for the fighters and the caliber of both of them, this fight promises to be one of the most exciting of the night. Both “The Junior” Aldo and “The Machine” Dvalishvilicould open the door to a divisional title fight by coming out on top in this bout.
Picks and Predictions for the Jose Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili UFC 278 fight on August 20, 2022
- Where: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah.
- When: Saturday, August 20, 2022, 10 PM ET.
- Odds: Jose Aldo (+100) vs Merab Dvalishvili (-120).
José Aldo
- Odds: +100.
- Record:31-7-0.
- Age: 35.
- Height: 1.70 m.
- Weight: 136 lbs
- Reach: 1.78 m.
Brazilian Jose Aldo comes into this fight with three consecutive victories and the desire to return soon to the quest for a title, which he has won in the past and successfully defended seven times.
However, Aldo will have to use all of his experience against his opponent, who is one of the most in-form fighters on the circuit and packs a powerful punch. The key here for him is to try to take the fight as far as possible due to his stamina in the octagon and avoid being knocked down by Dvalishvili by using his great defense, which 90% of the time prevents him from going to the canvas.
Merab Dvalishvili
- Odds: -120.
- Record:14-4-0.
- Age: 31.
- Height:1.68 m.
- Weight: 135 lbs
- Reach: 1.73 m.
Georgian Merad Dvalishvili has seven consecutive victories and if he wins his eighth on Saturday, everything indicates that he will soon be fighting for the division title. But he won’t have it easy because he’ll be up against a fighter with a lot of experience, malice, and quality.
In addition to the power of his punches, it will be very important for the European to be able to break Aldo’s defense and break him down, something he knows how to do very well since he averages seven knockdowns per 15 minutes. With his opponent on the canvas, victory for Dvalishvili is virtually assured.
JefeBet Prediction
This fight is extremely difficult to predict, as evidenced by the Las Vegas odds lines. While Merab Dvalishvili is younger and coming off an impressive momentum, Jose Aldo is also in good rhythm and focused on his latest effort to become the division champion again.
The experience and temperance he has always shown in the octagon could help him pull off an upset, according to the betting odds, and pave his way to regain the throne he lost a few years ago.
Pick: Jose Aldo by decision.
