UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Bueno Silva main card betting picks

The main card for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Bueno Silva from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas features some heavy-hitters and exciting young talent. Chelsea Chandler is an emerging name to watch in the women’s featherweight division, and the match-up between Francisco Prado and Ottman Azaitar promises to be a wildly entertaining affair between a pair of proven finishers. Read on for full tips and analysis.

Holly Holm v Mayra Bueno Silva

Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva

Can Mayra Bueno Silva knock off the veteran Holly Holm in Saturday’s main event? See our full fight preview and betting picks here.

Albert Duraev v Park Jun-yong

Albert Duraev vs Park Jun-yong

Since earning his contract Albert Duraev (16-4-0) has had three fights at UFC level with two wins and a loss. The Russian is a submission fighter with nine professional wins via that method. His losses have all come via knockout and Duraev can get a little sloppy in high-level striking contests as his cardio wanes toward the end of each round. The 34-year-old will be well served ensuring this contest is conducted at close quarters where he can grind away and look to land trips and single leg takedowns.

Park Jun-yong (16-5-0) has assembled an impressive three-fight win streak since May 2022 and will be confident of adding another scalp here. The South Korean is also adept on the mat with five submissions wins on his record but looks better served employing a predominantly stand-up strategy against the gritty Russian. From an upright position he can either squeeze out a points win or search for a late KO opportunity.

Norma Dumont v Chelsea Chandler

Norma Dumont vs Chelsea Chandler

Norma Dumont (9-2-0) is 5-1 in the UFC since suffering a round one knockout at the hands of Megan Anderson in 2020. The wins have all come via points, and the loss was a close, split decision loss to Macy Chiasson. The Brazilian has never scored a KO finish and relies on low power volume to accumulate points. Dumont has two submission wins from early in her career but is predominantly a stand-up striker these days.

Chelsea Chandler (5-1-0) found her way to the UFC roster via the Invicta promotion where she quickly built a strong winning record. She entered the UFC in 2022 and score an impressive first round KO over Julija Stoliarenko on debut. The Stockton native hits hard and will be searching for another stoppage win as she builds her profile in the featherweight ranks. She lacks the experience of Dumont but looks like a more naturally gifted combat athlete.

Francisco Prado v Ottman Azaitar

Francisco Prado vs Ottman Azaitar

Francisco Prado (11-1-0) is an emerging talent facing just his second UFC contest. The Argentinian’s debut resulted in a decision loss to Jamie Mullarkey, but the 21-year-old showed glimpses of potential and enters this bout as the narrow favourite. Prado is a proven finisher with all his 11 victories coming inside the distance. He combines powerful strikes with an excellent ground game and is a name worth watching.

Ottman Azaitar (13-1-0) is also a proven finisher with his 13 professional wins all arriving before the final bell. The Moroccan has fought thrice at UFC level with two wins and a loss to his credit. This shapes as a Fight of the Night contender between a pair of talented strikers who know how to score the stoppage. Be sure to tune in for this explosive match-up.

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