The UFC is finally out of the Apex and will be live at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. Josh Emmett will put his top-five ranking on the line as he takes on undefeated prospect Ilia Topuria. Amanda Ribas and Maycee Barber will fight in the co-main event, and many other veterans will fight on the undercard. The prelims start at 11:30 a.m. ET on ESPN, and the main card begins at 3 p.m. on ABC.
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UFC Fight Night Emmett vs. Topuria: Brenden Allen vs. Bruno Silva Picks
2023 total: Down 10.44 units | Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
Brenden Allen (-190) vs Bruno Silva (+160)
Brenden Allen
- Dist Acc Off: 33.3%
- Dist Att/Min: 14.47
- Dist Def: 56%
- KD%: 1% (1 KD out of 100 distance strikes)
- Control % Off: 22.7%
- Control % Def: 20.5%
Bruno Silva
- Dist Acc Off: 38.3%
- Dist Att/Min: 11.13
- Dist Def: 56%
- KD%: 1% (1 KD out of 100 distance strikes)
- Control % Off: 10.9%
- Control % Def: 11.5%
There are two main differences between these two fighters’ profiles. Brendan Allen is slightly more active and has a higher Control % Offense. Since everything else is similar, I lean on Allen, who has a more concrete path to victory. Bruno Silva prefers the standup but fights at a slower pace than Allen.
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