UFC Vegas 110 – Garcia vs. Onama Full Card Analysis

UFC Vegas 110: Garcia vs Onama – 11.1.2025 – Fight Predictions and Analysis

Welcome to our collaborative coverage of UFC Vegas 110: Garcia vs Onama. This Saturday will see action returning to The Apex in Las Vegas with a solid slate of fights scheduled. Be sure to check out our full reasoning for every pick as our records will not reflect confidence in each selection. We will be picking every fight, but likely only recommend betting on a select few. 

Current Record

• Anthony: 275-162-1 (Last Year 321-191-0, 63%)
• Nick: 277-160-1 (Last Year 316-196-0, 62%)

*Fight odds were last updated from Bet99 on 10-31-2025 at 8pm EST

Preliminary Card- Start 4:00pm EST

Talita Alencar -220 vs Ariane Carnelossi +180

• Anthony: The event begins here at women’s strawweight with a fight between Ariane Carnelossi and Talita Alencar. This will be a matchup between striker and grappler. Carnelossi is a brawler in the division, throwing her boxing with power but not finding much success against these quality opponents. Alencar is a jiu jitsu practitioner with much better skills than Carnelossi on the mat. Alencar is 6 of 24 on takedown attempts through her previous three fights. The Brazilian has struggled at taking and keeping down her opponents but I think that all changes today for Alencar as she gets a dream matchup. Carnelossi very much struggles to defend against opponents who have strong grappling skills. She only defends 14 percent of her opponent’s attempts. Alencar will be able to find a takedown in the first two rounds against Carnelossi and likely maintain position there long enough to work. Carnelossi can expose herself to submission attempts in her fights and Alencar will certainly get a few chances to attempt subs here if she would like. I am confident in picking Alencar to get this win today. Talita Alencar by Decision
• Nick: Ariane Carnelossi is very well built for the weight class. She’s extremely muscular with decent power and explosiveness in her punches. Her striking is far from refined and most of her success has come via overwhelming smaller and weaker opponents. As dangerous as she is she has been generally inconsistent and she has been out of action since May of 2024. Talita Alencar is a credentialed grappler who has scored a submission in four of her six professional victories. She’s very dangerous if she can take her opponent to the mat, but she’s small for the division and her striking is far from refined. Additionally, she has shown cardio issues on several occasions, since she began fighting professionally. She’s small for the division, but she always has a chance to find a submission if she can take her opponents to the mat. This is a low level match-up and thus a low confidence play. I prefer the Alencar side as Carnelossi sports a terrible 17 percent takedown defense in the UFC. I expect Alencar to take this fight to the mat and from there work her way towards a submission. Talita Alencar by Round Two Submission

Seok Hyeon Ko -185 vs Phil Rowe +150

• Anthony: This is a fight at welterweight between Phil Rowe and Seok Hyeon Ko. The Korean Tyson is affectionately named such given his great potential and boxing skills. The southpaw earned his shot on Dana White’s Contender Series thanks to a highlight reel against weak opponents. His debut was much more impressive when Ko was able to win a unanimous decision versus Oban Elliott. That fight allowed him to display very dominant wrestling against a high-level grappler. If Ko were to follow that same gameplan here today against Rowe I would expect him to have success. Ko has the power to really hurt Rowe on the feet in this fight but I think he will struggle to find consistent striking offense given the length of an opponent like this. Mixing up his attacks will be a benefit as Rowe will meanwhile be content to strike at range. When the cage door locks in this fight I expect Rowe to look a full weight class bigger. He is five-inches taller than Ko and benefits from a nine-inch reach advantage. Seok Hyeon Ko by Decision
• Nick: Seok Hyeon Ko is 12-2 professionally and 32-years old, with five of those twelve wins coming via knockout. He is relatively well-rounded, but it seems he certainly prefers to stand and trade on the feet. He has a decent understanding of footwork and he strikes well at range, but it’s tough to gauge his level as most of his professional career has come against a questionable level of opponent. He is coming off a career best win over Oban Elliott via a dominant decision in his UFC debut. He dominated that fight on the mat as a massive underdog and he’ll be looking to build on that momentum here against Rowe. Phil Rowe is certainly a well-rounded fighter on paper, but he has been wildly inconsistent with a 4-3 record in the UFC. He has a ridiculous 80.5-inch reach as one of the tallest welterweights on the UFC roster. Rowe does his best work fighting at range. He uses his length well, but he does tend to spend more time in the clinch than someone with his reach should. Additionally, most of his success has come against a very low level of opponent. These are two volatile fighters and this is a relatively low level match-up. I slightly prefer the KO side as Rowe’s tentative style won’t play well here against a durable opponent with solid pace and cardio. The line feels wide, but I’m on the favorite. Seok Hyeon Ko by Decision

Alice Ardelean -400 vs Montserrat Conejo +300

• Anthony: Next is a matchup at women’s strawweight between Alice Ardelean and Montserrat Conejo. This is the worst fight of the event and not a bout that I plan on watching or betting. Alice Ardelean should really not be a -400 favorite against anyone. This woman is 10-7 as a professional with very little skills to her credit. Ardelean is a talented boxer, moving well on the feet and landing her strikes in combination. I hope that Ardelean gets the jab going as well today facing a small opponent such as Conejo. This is one of very few fights that will see Ardelean at a size advantage. Conejo poses little to no threat in her fights standing. She has poor defense, often leaving her chin exposed whenever she moves forward and throws her punches in combination. More often than not Ruiz is reluctant to advance forward or land more than a single strike at a time. Ardelean will not struggle to land nearly twice as many strikes as Conejo throughout this bout. Alice Ardelean by Round Three KO
• Nick: Alice Ardelean is 10-7 professionally, and 1-2 under the UFC banner, coming off a decision win over Rayanne dos Santos. Ardelean has faced a mostly mediocre level of regional competition before she made it to the UFC, with the one exception being a loss to Weili Zhang in which she was submitted with relative ease. Ardelean is relatively well-rounded, but she’s somewhat unathletic for a strawweight. She has decent fundamentals, but she’s slow and predictable in her movements. Montserrat Conejo Ruiz does a good job pushing forward and putting pressure on her opponents. She’s willing to eat shots to throw them, but she prefers to grapple in most matchups. She’s a black belt in BJJ via 10th Planet, with creative and sneaky offensive grappling ability. Ruiz has found a lot of success overpowering and muscling takedowns against smaller and inferior opponents on the regional scene, but at the UFC level she has been struggling to build any momentum. She enters this fight on a three fight losing streak, and she has been out of action since November of 2023. This is a low level match-up, so for that reason alone the price feels ridiculous here. That being said, I’m on the Ardelean side as the favorite. She’s the much better striker in this match-up in spite of her flaws, and I expect she can keep this fight standing. Alice Ardelean by Round Three KO

Norma Dumont -185 vs Ketlen Vieira +150

• Anthony: This is a women’s bantamweight fight between Norma Dumont and Ketlen Vieira. I think Dumont is the rightful favorite in this matchup after winning her previous five appearances. She is a very steady fighter with solid hands, a good 1-2 and the wrestling advantage over most opponents in a three round fight. While Vieira could certainly give Dumont issues on the feet in terms of her output and range control, I find it very unlikely she takes more than two rounds convincingly. While Vieira has the superior footwork there will be very few opportunities to jump into the pocket and really hurt Norma. Vieira has never been known for power with no knockdowns through her thirteen career fights. Vieira does defend 90 percent of her opponent’s takedowns but again, this is not a bout where Dumont will need to rely on her wrestling to win. It will probably be a close striking battle throughout. A sketchy matchup like this won’t warrant any big bets from me but I do like Dumont to get the victory today. This fight will very likely go to the scorecards. Norma Dumont by Decision
• Nick: Norma Dumont has decent striking ability, but most of her recent success has come via her positional grappling ability. She can score takedowns against the cage or in open space, and she does a good job staying heavy when she’s on top of her opponent. Dumont has excellent low kicks, but her striking is fairly predictable. She has some power on the feet, but she telegraphs most of her strikes. Ketlen Vieira is a blackbelt in both BJJ and Judo. She has strong takedown and submission ability, but she seems entirely content to fight at striking range or up against the cage. Most of her success in the UFC has come against inferior grapplers, and in spite of some recent success, there is no denying the fact she’s entering the back half of her career. She’s coming off a solid win over Macy Chiasson, and prior to that she did well to last until the scorecards against the division’s current champion Kayla Harrison. These are two similar fighters that match-up well, but I’m siding with Dumont as the favorite. She puts out much more volume in striking exchanges, and I can’t rely on Vieira to lean on her grappling. Norma Dumont by Decision

Donte Johnson -350 vs Sedriques Dumas +280

• Anthony: The next bout is a matchup at middleweight between Donte Johnson and Sedriques Dumas. Here we have Dumas competing once again between felony charges. His last performance was a fight in September of this year where he could not continue due to a low-blow. I think Dumas can always outperform his price as an underdog but this is not a fighter with great skills or overall grit. I think Dumas is going to be up against it today facing an undefeated opponent the caliber of Johnson. While Johnson appears to be a bit unproven as he makes his debut, this is a fighter who has won every appearance via knockout. It was impressive seeing what Johnson could do this summer on Dana White’s Contender Series on his way to a contract. He has killer power at middleweight and I think he will be hunting the knockout here against a meek threat like Dumas. The southpaw look has given Dumas a lot of trouble previously in fights against Zach Reese and Michal Oleksiejczuk. Johnson should be able to find Dumas’ chin in this fight and earn another victory via knockout. This is one of my more confident picks for the event. Donte Johnson by Round Two KO
• Nick: Donte Johnson will be making his UFC debut here, coming off a KO win in the Contender Series over Darion Abbey back in August. Johnson was outweighed by 54 lbs in that fight as he took it on short notice at heavyweight. He’ll be moving back down to his natural weight class at middleweight here as he’s set to break into the promotion. He’s a powerful striker and generally athletic, but he’s a tough prospect to gauge as he’s been fluctuating in weight and taking on a relatively low level of regional opponents. He is 6-0 professionally, with all of those wins coming via KO. Sedriques Dumas is an athletic striker whose long reach allows him to pick his opponents apart at a distance. He does a decent job moving in and out of range, he mixes elbows into his combinations well, and he has shown he can place a timely counter with fight-ending power. He’s decent on the mat with a strong choke series, but his takedown defense is mediocre at best. He is 10-3-1 professionally, and 3-3-1 in the UFC. Johnson is still somewhat untested as a prospect, but nothing about Dumas’ run in the UFC has been all that impressive. I expect Johnson can dominate here as he is finally fighting in the proper weight class. Donte Johnson by Round One KO

Timmy Cuamba -110 vs Chang Ho Lee -110

• Anthony: I am expecting a great scrap here between these two talented strikers. Lee is now 11-1 with two victories already in the UFC. His last fight was an impressive performance against Cortavious Romious. Lee does well mixing his martial arts but for a featherweight he sure seems to end a lot of fights with ground and pound. He does well blitzing opponents with his shots and chasing the finish once he smells blood. Lee will likely be swinging big here early against Cuamba in an attempt to find the fight’s first knockdown. Cuamba can see red and throw away caution too, but he tends to be a bit more measured than his opponents even when his fights become hectic. Cuamba does well eating shots and staying composed. He has a great motor and more important than anything else is his willingness to grit out tough fights. I favor Cuamba in this matchup as the bout gets into rounds two and three. Cuamba has fought the tougher competition overall and proven he is capable of taking a punch. He showcased nice grappling skills in his past few appearances and I trust him to hold his own against Lee. Both athletes could eclipse 100 significant strikes thrown in this matchup. It has sneaky potential to earn credit for Fight of the Night. Timmy Cuamba by Decision
• Nick: Timothy Cuamba is 9-3 professionally and only 26-years old. He fights well at range and he has solid durability and cardio, and he’s coming off an impressive win via flying knee against Roberto Romero back in April. He has decent defensive grappling ability, but he certainly prefers to stand and strike at range. He’s technically sound both offensively and defensively, and it seems he’s making improvements every time we see him in the cage. Chang Ho Lee is 11-1 professionally, with five wins coming via KO and two coming via submission. He’s 30-years old and relatively well-rounded, but he hasn’t been tested extensively against top level competition. Lee was awarded a UFC contract after winning the Road to UFC tournament at bantamweight, securing a win in the final by decision over Long Xiao back in June of 2022. He has since recorded a solid KO win of Cortavious Romious, but he is still far from developed as a prospect in spite of his age. This is a volatile match-up between two unproven prospects, but Cuamba seems to have the better process. Lee is dangerous and pushes a serious pace, but his reckless style should present openings for Cuamba to capitalize on. Another low confidence play, but I prefer the favorite. Timmy Cuamba by Decision

Billy Elekana -250 vs Kevin Christian +200

• Anthony: The featured prelim is a fight at light heavyweight between Kevin Christian and Billy Elekana. This is the debut for Kevin Chrisitan who earned a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series last year. The powerful Brazilian is always aggressive and through eleven professional fights he has never gone the distance. Christian has seven first-round finishes. A lot of his success has come thanks to a low-level of competition but there is no doubt Christian is a potent threat to finish anyone at this weight. Elekana’s experience gives him a clear advantage here if he is able to drag Christian into deeper waters. Normally Elekana is specifically fighting with that style, building momentum and giving better efforts in rounds two and three. Elekana is a competent grappler but he can put together very nice combinations and looks good when he finally starts to gain momentum. Elekana does not hit nearly as hard as Christian but he will score consistently with his offense throughout this bout. I am expecting Elekana to use his length to keep distance in this fight. Bettors interested in taking Christian should really only consider taking him inside the distance here. Elekana is poised and I think he will take over the striking exchanges by the start of round two. Billy Elekana by Round Three KO
• Nick: Billy Elkena is 8-2 professionally and 30-years old. He is 1-1 in the UFC, coming off a low volume decision win over Ibo Aslan. Elekena seems decent everywhere, but he lacks finishing ability and his cardio seems like it will be more of a weakness than a strength at this level. Kevin Christian will be making his UFC debut here, coming off a Contender Series win over Francesco Mazzeo via armbar. He is 9-2 professionally, with three wins coming via KO and five coming via submission. Christian can be dangerous on the feet, but his footwork is far from refined and he is hittable in exchanges. He has a dangerous BJJ, but his long frame makes it difficult for him to secure traditional takedowns. This is a low level match-up and thus a low confidence play, but Elekana is the more well-rounded and proven fighter in this match-up. Christian can be dangerous offensively, but he leaves a lot to be desired on the defensive end. I expect Elekena can outwork the debutant here. Billy Elekana by Round Two KO

Main Card- Starts 7:00pm EST

Allan Nascimento -300 vs Cody Durden +240

• Anthony: The main card begins with a fight between Cody Durden and Allan Nascimento. This bout is a catchweight 130-pound meeting on short notice after Rafael Estevam withdrew. Durden is coming in with limited notice but he is familiar with these situations in the UFC, always showing up and fighting hard regardless of the circumstance. Nascimento appears to be significantly better than Durden in most areas. At flyweight Nascimento has good length which allows him to land offensive attacks with power. He hits harder than Durden despite not really being known for his striking skills. Nascimento is a jiu jitsu blackbelt who always threatens with submissions on the ground. Durden may be confident in his own offensive wrestling but in this fight against Nascimento it will be very difficult for Durden to find any momentum while grappling. Durden’s best chance of winning this fight will be surviving the early threats from Nascimento and taking over with his cardio as this bout goes late. I cannot trust Durden to really win any of these grappling scrambles on such short notice. He will struggle to wrestle away from Nascimento and I think he will eventually tap. Nascimento via submission is a prop that I will be betting on. Allan Nascimento by Round Two Submission
• Nick: Allan Nascimento has outstanding BJJ, he’s excellent in scrambles and he isn’t afraid to pull guard. He’s extremely aggressive on the mat offensively, as fifteen of his twenty-one professional wins have come via submission. Nascimento most recently secured a decision win over a tough out in Jafel Filho. His striking is mostly predictable and he can be hittable in exchanges, but he pursues takedowns aggressively in most of his fights. Cody Durden is a well-rounded and gritty fighter who finds most of his success using his wrestling to keep pressure on his opponents. He’s more than competent on the feet, but in most matchups we see him try to score takedowns to control position and grind out wins on the scorecards. He is 1-4 in his last five fights, and there’s a chance he’s fighting to hold his roster spot in this match-up. Durden is tough and can hang against almost anyone, but Nascimento’s size and grappling advantages here should be enough for him to eventually find a finish. Nascimento had a full camp for this fight, and Durden took in on about a weeks’ notice. Allan Nascimento by Round Two Submission

Charles Radtke -175 vs Daniel Frunza +140

• Anthony: Next is a matchup at welterweight between Charles Radtke and Daniel Frunza. I think that if Radtke belongs fighting in this promotion, a fight against Frunza is one that he should most definitely win. Radtke has fought as well as he can since debuting in the UFC two years ago. His only losses have come against solid contenders like Mike Malott and Carlos Prates. Radtke is a measured fighter that does well brawling against opponents. He is very tough with above average defense and power in both hands. Frunza is also a very heavy hitter but less precise and durable when compared to Radtke. He was terrible making his UFC debut this April and getting picked apart by Rhys McKee in round one. Radtke will let this fight play out slowly and I expect him to land the shots that matter as Frunza begins to let his own offense go. Radtke appears to be the athlete in better shape here, entering with good physique and likely better cardio. He is the favorite to win if this fight does get out of the first six minutes. Charles Radtke by Round Three KO
• Nick: Charles Radtke is a relatively well-rounded fighter who does a good job honing in on the weaknesses of his opponents. He is 10-4 professionally, coming off a KO loss to a tough out in Mike Mallott. Radke is 35-years old, and can be dangerous wherever his fights go. Still, there is no denying his aggressive style makes him a volatile fighter to back with any sort of confidence. At 31-years old, Daniel Frunza is 9-3 professionally. Primarily a striker, he has shown an ability to land timely and devastating strikes with all of his limbs. He does a good job mixing elbows into his combinations and his takedown defense does seem to be improving. He was dominated on the feet his last time out in a KO loss to Rhys McKee. His kill-or-be-killed style makes him a volatile fighter to back, but he should have a chance here against another relatively low level opponent in Radtke. These are two volatile fighters, but I do see Radtke as the rightful favorite. He’s the better technical striker here, he has an experience advantage, and he should be able to lean on his grappling if he needs to. Charles Radtke by Round Two Submission

Isaac Dulgarian -280 vs Yadier del Valle +220

• Anthony: This is a great featherweight matchup between Yadier del Valle and Isaac Dulgarian. These are two exciting prospects in the division with upside as they continue to develop and train. Dulgarian brings a great grappling skillset into the cage but he has proven to also be a potent finisher. He could struggle here facing an athlete that has never been stopped before. Del Valle is undefeated, 9-0 with a very polished skillset. I am a fan of his offensive striking with big power for this weight class. While his best work is often done boxing, del Valle is also comfortable on the mat. He rolls with a great group of athletes training at Gracie Barra Houston. Del Valle also won in his promotional debut via submission against Connor Matthews. Dulgarian is a powerful striker but he will eat a lot of clean strikes engaging with del Valle in the pocket. The punches come in long combinations for del Valle and I really like his dirty boxing against opponents in close range. I expect the Cuban to force Dulgarian into becoming a wrestler here. Dulgarian should have the strength and wrestling ability to handle del Valle in this fight but I think the odds are far too wide. Dulgarian had made mistakes before in his fights going for big slams and exciting finishes. Del Valle can hopefully leverage himself back upright if he does find himself taken down to the mat. I will be betting on him here as the underdog. I do not think he will fair well on the scorecards but del Valle does have the better equity to find a finish in this fight. Yadier del Valle by Round One KO
• Nick: Isaac Dulgarian is 7-1 professionally, with all of his wins coming via finish. He is 2-1 in the UFC, most recently securing a submission win over Brendon Marotte back in September of 2024. He’s an extremely aggressive striker with true KO power, but he’s going to need to learn to monitor his pace/cardio as he starts to take on a higher level of opponent. He’s a competent wrestler both offensively and defensively, but his power on striking exchanges is certainly his greatest strength. Yadier del Valle is 9-0 professionally and 29-years old. He’s an explosive athlete who can finish a fight on the mat or at striking range, but he’s somewhat unconventional in his approach. He throws from strange angles and he often stays in the pocket too long which leads to him eating counter shots. Still, he does seem to be making improvements from fight to fight, and he is entering his athletic prime. He’s coming off a solid win in his UFC debut which came via submission of Connor Matthews back in May. Dulgarian’s grappling advantage here should be enough for him to secure another early finish. If he doesn’t, del Valle could be live as an underdog as this fight wears on. Isaac Dulgarian by Round One KO

Themba Gorimbo -130 vs Jeremiah Wells +110

• Anthony: The featured bout is a matchup at welterweight between Themba Gorimbo and Jeremiah Wells. It seems difficult to trust either one of these fighters at the betting window given their current form. Gorimbo lost very quickly in his last fight as the betting favorite against Vincente Luque. He has now been finished in four of his five professional losses, still appearing to make a lot of poor decisions in each fight. Gorimbo may not be in harm’s way as much here since Wells does not pose a major finishing threat. Wells likely has superior wrestling compared to Gorimbo but grappling exchanges between these two will surely be weird. Both are opportunistic when it comes to chasing submission attempts throughout their fights. The more decisive advantage in this matchup will be the edge that Gorimbo has here striking. He has a three-inch reach edge over Wells and stands the taller fighter. Gorimbo will be landing stunning shots throughout this fight while Wells combats back with only the occasional overhand connection. Hopefully, Gorimbo can avoid spending long in the clinch and instead landing from range where he is at his best. This is a close fight and I do not feel confident in taking Gorimbo although these odds are very tempting. Themba Gorimbo by Decision
• Nick: Themba Gorimbo is a powerful striker, capable of throwing a wide range of creative attacks offensively. That being said his defense and durability have shown to be weaknesses rather than strengths so far in his professional career. He likes to wrestle, but his takedown entries are not technically sound which makes it easy for most of his opponents to stay standing. He has been showing considerable improvements over his last few fights, but there is no denying he is still raw in his abilities. The UFC marketing machine has gotten behind him, and he’s been matched favorably since joining the promotion. While raw in his abilities, he is gifted athletically. Still, there is no denying the fact that there are still major flaws in his game. Jeremiah Wells is another fighter that likes to come out aggressive and try to end things quickly. He is 4-2 under the UFC banner and 12-4-1 professionally, most recently coming off a narrow decision loss to a tough out in Max Griffin. Wells has been out of action since that fight took place back in February of 2024, and at 39 years old it’s unlikely he’s going to stick on the roster for much longer. Wells’ defensive grappling has come a long way over his past few fights. He can be dangerous on the mat offensive, but he is certainly most content to stand and exchange on the feet. He has explosive power in both of his hands. These are two fighters who never seemed to live up to their respective potentials. I’ll take a shot on Wells as the underdog as the more potent finisher and the more explosive athlete in this matchup. Jeremiah Wells by Round Two KO

Ante Delija -130 vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta +110

• Anthony: The co-main event is a fight at heavyweight between Ante Delija and Waldo Cortes-Acosta. Delija is looking to build on the momentum of his victorious debut with another impressive win here tonight. He has always been a very solid heavyweight contender fighting outside of the promotion for the start of his career. Delija has the skillset to compete against most guys in this division and Cortes-Acosta appears to be a fair challenge for him to oppose. These odds opened at pick’em but Delija has been the play amongst bettors moving him to the favorite. He is a more steady presence in the cage, moving forward and constantly looking to hurt his opponents. Delija does well mixing in grappling as needed and this fight against Cortes-Acosta could see him wrestling much more. While Delija does have the power advantage against this opponent, he will need to be careful engaging here against a skilled boxer. Cortes-Acosta can certainly spring the upset by staying busy in this fight and winning via decision. He seems to have better cardio than Delija and I expect his size to have some impact on this fight. Cortes-Acosta weighs maybe 30 pounds more than Delija. Delija will be forced to strike throughout this bout with Cortes-Acosta and it will start to look bad for him if a knockout does not materialize quickly. Ante Delija by Round Two KO
• Nick: Ante Delija is coming off an impressive win in his UFC debut, via first round KO of Marcin Tybura. Delija boasts a 26-6 record at 35 years old. Delija is best known for a lengthy career in the PFL, where he captured the 2022 Heavyweight World Championship. Delija is dangerous everywhere,with an extensive background in both wrestling and Sambo. While he telegraphs many of his strikes and he’s somewhat small for the division, he carries one shot KO power and his durability allows him to find success in extended exchanges. Waldo Cortes-Acosta continues to show improvements in all facets of his game. He’s athletic for a heavyweight, he has shown decent cardio and durability, but he often sacrifices defense as a means to close distance on his opponents. He has solid technical striking ability, but he could be outclassed on the feet in this particular match-up. He was outclassed his last time out against Sergei Pavlovich, but many consider that to be a moral victory as he lasted until the scorecards against one of the better strikers in the division. Heavyweight fights are always volatile, but I prefer the Delija side here. He’s the better grappler, and the small cage should allow him to close the distance when he chooses to. Ante Delija by Decision

Steve Garcia -135 vs David Onama +115

• Anthony: The main event is a featherweight scrap between Steve Garcia and David Onama. Garcia is entering this headlining spot on a six-fight winning streak. He has really been impressive with his hands and aggressive boxing combinations. Rarely does he get backed into a corner or put into positions where he cannot land strikes. Garcia has also proven that he can use his wrestling to great effect, bailing him out of dicey situations. Normally it seems that Garcia performs better fighting with a live crowd but this could be a technical showing out of him today at The Apex. Onama is a powerful athlete in this division but I do not think he is suited to fight for five rounds like Garcia should be able to. Onama normally does his best work in round one in search of the early knockdown. He certainly does pose a threat to Garcia here standing but as Onama starts to miss on his attacks he will tire and Garcia will continue to gain momentum. Garcia has better footwork than Onama and better movement into and out of range. This is certainly a close fight to predict between rising contenders but I do think Garcia is rightfully favored. I like the current value on Garcia and I am confidently betting on him here up to -150 odds. Steve Garcia by Round Three KO
• Nick: Steve Garcia is a decent striker with surprising power for his frame. He is far from technical on the feet, but he can eat a punch and keep pushing forward as he does a good job keeping volume on his opponents. He’s a decent grappler, but he’s certainly more content to stand and trade on the feet. He’s coming off of six straight wins under the UFC banner, most recently securing an impressive decision victory over a tough out in Calvin Kattar. David Onama is a dangerous striker with explosive combinations and excellent footwork. He does a good job mixing in shots to the body to slow his opponents down, he works well at range and he’s shown continued improvements in his grappling abilities as well. He is entering this fight on a four fight win-streak, most recently securing a decision over Giga Chikadze back in April. These are two similar fighters in that they’re explosive on the feet and they’ve shown improvements in both cardio and durability over their last few fights. I slightly prefer the Garcia side here as he’s more likely to set the pace and I expect he can force Onama to fight moving backwards. I’d rather bet the under than pick a side here, but I’m siding with Garcia. Onama will be very dangerous early, but Garcia should be able to outwork him as soon as he starts to slow down. Steve Garcia by Round Two KO

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