The UFC is travelling to Shanghai for a trio of ranked fights. The main event is at light heavyweight between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang, and it should not last long. The co-main event is an elite matchup between Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling. The other ranked fight is between Sergei Pavlovich and Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the heavyweight division. The prelims start at 3 a.m. EDT and the main card at 6 a.m. from Shanghai, China. Here are our top UFC Fight Night Picks for Sumudaerji vs. Kevin Borjas.
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UFC Fight Night Picks & Bets: Sumudaerji vs. Kevin Borjas
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Sumudaerji (–180) vs. Kevin Borjas (+150)
Sumudaerji got a victory in his last fight over Mitch Raposo. Borjas beat Ronaldo Rodriguez his previous time out via unanimous decision. Both fighters are at similar spots in their career, with Sumudaerji having a little more experience.
Borjas offers a lot of volume on the feet. He lands 5.10 significant strikes and absorbs 5.99 significant strikes per minute. He is a solid striker who can find a groove that improves as the fight goes on. Borjas is the smaller fighter, but he has more explosiveness. Sumudaerji has solid striking at range, but lacks the power of Borjas.
Neither guy wrestles much, and I expect this fight to stay on the feet for the majority of it. It is a much more even fight than the odds suggest. Borjas is the side I want to back and offers the most value.
Pick: Kevin Borjas (+150)
