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Age 35
Height 5' 9"
Reach 71.0"
Weight 155 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 31
Height 6' 3"
Reach 77.0"
Weight 155 lbs.
Stance Southpaw
Career Averages - Matt Frevola
3.3 SLpM
39.0% Str. Acc.
3.76 SApM
56.0% Str. Def.
2.34 TD Avg
41.0% TD Acc.
40.0% TD Def.
0.8 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Jalin Turner
5.79 SLpM
48.0% Str. Acc.
4.54 SApM
41.0% Str. Def.
0.75 TD Avg
55.0% TD Acc.
75.0% TD Def.
1.1 Sub. Avg
Matt Frevola - Fight History
LOSS vs Kyle Nelson
Decision R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen · Oct 18, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Kyle Nelson 1 63 of 135 46% 92 of 170 2 of 5 40% 0 0 3:11
Matt Frevola 0 43 of 136 31% 60 of 155 2 of 3 66% 0 1 1:58
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Kyle Nelson 1 23 of 55 41% 30 of 64 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:28
Matt Frevola 0 15 of 54 27% 19 of 60 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:01
2 Kyle Nelson 0 29 of 57 50% 32 of 60 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Matt Frevola 0 21 of 69 30% 22 of 70 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:20
3 Kyle Nelson 0 11 of 23 47% 30 of 46 2 of 4 50% 0 0 2:43
Matt Frevola 0 7 of 13 53% 19 of 25 1 of 1 100% 0 1 0:37
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Kyle Nelson 63 of 135 46% 41 of 103 14 of 23 8 of 9 46 of 106 7 of 14 10 of 15
Matt Frevola 43 of 136 31% 23 of 103 10 of 20 10 of 13 39 of 129 4 of 7 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Kyle Nelson 23 of 55 41% 17 of 47 4 of 6 2 of 2 12 of 37 1 of 3 10 of 15
Matt Frevola 15 of 54 27% 7 of 37 4 of 10 4 of 7 13 of 51 2 of 3 0 of 0
2 Kyle Nelson 29 of 57 50% 18 of 39 6 of 12 5 of 6 27 of 51 2 of 6 0 of 0
Matt Frevola 21 of 69 30% 13 of 58 3 of 6 5 of 5 20 of 66 1 of 3 0 of 0
3 Kyle Nelson 11 of 23 47% 6 of 17 4 of 5 1 of 1 7 of 18 4 of 5 0 of 0
Matt Frevola 7 of 13 53% 3 of 8 3 of 4 1 of 1 6 of 12 1 of 1 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Kyle Nelson vs. Matt Frevola
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Frevola (-115); Nelson (+100)

Round 1
To kick off the main card now, two flamethrowing lightweights in desperate need of a win will collide, and referee Dan Miragliotta better don his proverbial hard hat when these two let loose. The finish rates for Nelson (16-6-1, 4-5-1 UFC) and Frevola (11-5-1, 5-5-1 UFC) do not do justice what they have accomplished—and suffered—in the cage. A quick fist bump opens the melee.
Frevola starts things off with a few punches and a leg kick, and the Canadian counters with a right hand over the top. Frevola fires off the same combination, and he stays out of danger from the subsequent right hand aimed at his melon. Frevola swings up a couple head kicks that slide off the guard, and he races in with a looping right hand. Nelson drives him back with a sharp left, and he stabs his foot to Frevola’s torso. When Frevola spins, Nelson sits down on a right hand counter. Both fighters end up slipping on one another and climb back to their feet sheepishly, and it is Frevola who marches down his man and swings two hearty overhand rights. Nelson tanks them well but does not give the American much to think about coming back, allowing Frevola to open up with big, looping strikes. Nelson jabs him back, and slaps “The Steamrolla” in the chin with the ball of his foot.
Frevola advances recklessly, scoring a punch but taking a hard low kick on the way out. Frevola bashes the Canadian in the brainstem with a high kick, and he pump-fakes a knee to hurl a right hand at his man. Nelson sticks his fist out to catch Frevola coming in, so Frevola ducks under, lifts Nelson in the air and slams him down like a sack of potatoes. Nelson hits his knees and looks to stand, so Frevola counters with a guillotine choke setup and a knee to the ribs. Nelson gives his back up, and Frevola takes it and then jumps off so he does not slide off and end up in the wrong spot. Leaning on Nelson, he exudes heavy pressure and knees him in the guts. Nelson spins him around and smacks him with an uppercut, only for Frevola to meet it with a knee. Nelson wings a huge right hand that shakes Frevola up, and this results in a furious brawl where Nelson catches his man a second time and puts him on the canvas. Nelson starts hammering Frevola with his free right hand, and as damage mounts, Miragliotta starts to lean in. The Canadian keeps clubbing Frevola with his same fist again and again, and it appears that Frevola is knocked out and knocked back into consciousness. Miragliotta steps in with seconds to spare, and the fight is over. Until it isn’t. In what may be a worse failure of officiating than the recent Magny-Matthews UFC Perth debacle, somehow the fight is still on, and Frevola gets a minute to recover on his stool. The fight, somehow, continues.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-8 Nelson
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Nelson
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-8 Nelson

Round 2
The arena is filled with chants cursing out Miragliotta for stealing a knockout win from their fighter, and Round 2 is upon us. Frevola is still stung from the concussive blows he received at the end of the first round, and Nelson takes advantage of that with crisp combinations and a head kick. Every second Frevola remains in this match that should already be over is one more second that he could steal a win. Frevola gathers his thoughts and replies back from the offense with some body work. Nelson has the upper hand with Frevola still wobbled, and he chases him around the Octagon and connects hard on him. Frevola scampers away, so the Canadian gives chase.
Frevola starts to get his bearings more as time progresses, with Nelson’s power appearing to fade a bit, and Frevola does work to the midsection. Nelson chews up the front leg with his kicks, and he stings Frevola with power punches. Frevola gets more comfortable and launches high-amplitude attacks at his adversary. Nelson beats Frevola to the punch frequently and repeatedly, popping Frevola with straight punches and distant kicks. Once more, the round ends, even though this fight should already be over given that the replay clearly showed three seconds on the clock at the end of the first round when Miragliotta put hands on the fighters to separate them. According to the referee, he heard the horn, but it never blew. It does this time.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Nelson
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Nelson
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Nelson

Round 3
Nelson, with a full head of steam, wants to punish his opponent for still being in this match all this time. Brutalizing the body like a side of beef, Nelson kicks him again and again as Frevola doubles over. Nelson’s kicks open up one to the head, and he rocks Frevola badly. Frevola stumbles around, and Nelson pops him in the chops with a front kick and several power punches. The New Yorker is tough as nails but has been knocked out at least once tonight and has likely received a great deal of brain damage from this mess of a fight. Frevola steels himself, takes everything Nelson throws at him and tries to swing back valiantly. Frevola’s swings have a lot less mustard on them, but he breaks things up by shooting in for a takedown and putting the Canadian on his back.
Nelson has a lot more energy than his adversary, allowing him to scramble out of the bad position and work to his feet. Nelson batters Frevola to the wire, and he uses his momentum to drag Frevola to the floor. Nelson sits up on top in a high mount position, smacking Frevola around any time he can find an opening, and as he does, Frevola miraculously manages to sneak out the back door. The two are slippery and fatigued, to say the least, but they still throw punches and elbows at one another. Nelson manages to turn his man over, and when Frevola is about to get up, Nelson mat returns him. Nelson laces his foe’s legs beneath his own, and Frevola scrambles with every bit of energy he last left. Standing up at the 10-second clapper, Frevola spins with an elbow to ding Nelson. Nelson retreats, and the fight finally ends for real this time. It might be time to have a serious conversation about the state of officiating in our sport, as fighters are being robbed of their livelihoods in new, frustrating ways that seemed not to happen until recently.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Nelson (30-26 Nelson)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Nelson (30-27 Nelson)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Nelson (30-26 Nelson)

The Official Result
Kyle Nelson def. Matt Frevola via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Oct 17, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Matt Frevola

Angelo leans Matt Frevola as the better fighter with good wrestling and power, but acknowledges Kyle Nelson's durability and power. He expects a finish either way and calls it a 50/50 fight. He picks Frevola but with low confidence.

Fight likely ends inside distance
"I pick Matt Frevola just because he's the better fighter."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Oct 17, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Kyle Nelson

Big Brady doubts Frevola will wrestle and expects a stand-up brawl. He questions both fighters' chins but thinks Nelson has the better chin and power. He predicts Nelson lands a big shot in the first round, picking a first-round KO.

Nelson by KO in round 1
"I'm going to take Kyle Nelson for the slight upset to land that big shot. I just don't trust the chin of Matt Fvolola. I think it's going to be a Kyle Nelson KO1."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Oct 15, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Cody picks Frevola, citing his wrestling advantage and power. He notes Nelson is moving up from 145 and has struggled against wrestlers. Frevola can take Nelson down and ground-and-pound. Cody believes Frevola's size and grappling will be decisive, but admits low conviction.

"I'm going to go with Matt Fravola. Uh yeah, I'm not an under one and a half kind of guy. This looks like an under one and a half kind of fight."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Oct 17, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Kyle Nelson

Connor picks Nelson, agreeing that Frevola has shown bad signs recently. He notes that Frevola has not looked like he wants to fight in his last few outings. Connor believes Nelson's composure and range fighting will be effective, but acknowledges that Nelson has a history of melting down. He thinks Nelson should be a slight favorite.

Odds: Nelson opened at -170, currently -105; Frevola opened at +145, currently -115.
"I think Nelson should be a little bit more of a favorite, frankly."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Oct 14, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

James favors Frevola due to his wrestling, cardio, and natural lightweight frame, while Nelson is moving up from featherweight. He acknowledges Frevola's chin issues but believes his wrestling and pace will overwhelm Nelson. James predicts a decision win for Frevola.

"I'm going to take Matt Fravola in this fight. My prediction is going to be a decision win. You know, because Kyle Nelson is a tough guy and I feel like Matt Fravola to win, he's probably going to need …"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Oct 17, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Matt Frevola

The host thinks this fight could be a car crash, but if Frevola plays it safely and avoids Nelson's power, he can easily take the fight to the ground and rinse and repeat that style. He expects Frevola to win by submission or on the scorecards.

win by submission or decision
"If Fvola plays it safely and avoids the big power of Nelson, I think we can see Fvola easily take this fight to the ground."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Oct 15, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Kyle Nelson

Paul picks Nelson, but with zero conviction. He notes both fighters love to brawl and have power. Paul thinks it's a pick'em and expects a finish. He leans Nelson but says it's a coin flip.

"gun to my head, I'll I'll say Kyle Nelson, but like zero conviction here."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 16, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

The MMA Guru picks Matt Frevola over Kyle Nelson. He acknowledges both are coming off losses but believes Frevola's competition has been tougher and his good moments are better. He thinks Frevola can mix in grappling and takedowns, and that Nelson is too rigid and simple. He predicts a decision win, 30-27.

decision win 30-27
"I'm going to go with Matt Frevola getting this one done. By decision, 30-27."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Oct 17, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Kyle Nelson

Zane picks Nelson, citing his improved composure and range fighting. He notes that Nelson has become a cautious, consistent range fighter with good defense. Zane points out that Frevola has looked gun-shy and lacks a fight outside the pocket. He believes Nelson can win by using his jab and staying at range.

Odds: Nelson opened at -170, currently -105; Frevola opened at +145, currently -115.
"So yeah, I'm taking Nelson as well, but it's an interesting fight."
LOSS vs Farès Ziam
KO (knee) R3 2:59 · UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis · Sep 28, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Farès Ziam 1 58 of 94 61% 69 of 107 4 of 4 100% 1 1 4:43
Matt Frevola 0 16 of 59 27% 25 of 72 1 of 3 33% 1 1 2:47
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Farès Ziam 0 18 of 29 62% 24 of 35 0 of 0 --- 0 1 1:20
Matt Frevola 0 9 of 22 40% 12 of 27 1 of 3 33% 1 1 1:49
2 Farès Ziam 0 34 of 55 61% 37 of 60 1 of 1 100% 1 0 1:10
Matt Frevola 0 7 of 32 21% 12 of 38 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:58
3 Farès Ziam 1 6 of 10 60% 8 of 12 3 of 3 100% 0 0 2:13
Matt Frevola 0 0 of 5 0% 1 of 7 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Farès Ziam 58 of 94 61% 44 of 77 11 of 14 3 of 3 45 of 75 7 of 9 6 of 10
Matt Frevola 16 of 59 27% 7 of 44 7 of 12 2 of 3 9 of 49 7 of 10 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Farès Ziam 18 of 29 62% 12 of 22 5 of 6 1 of 1 13 of 21 4 of 4 1 of 4
Matt Frevola 9 of 22 40% 2 of 14 6 of 7 1 of 1 6 of 17 3 of 5 0 of 0
2 Farès Ziam 34 of 55 61% 28 of 47 4 of 6 2 of 2 30 of 48 1 of 3 3 of 4
Matt Frevola 7 of 32 21% 5 of 25 1 of 5 1 of 2 3 of 27 4 of 5 0 of 0
3 Farès Ziam 6 of 10 60% 4 of 8 2 of 2 0 of 0 2 of 6 2 of 2 2 of 2
Matt Frevola 0 of 5 0% 0 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Matt Frevola vs. Fares Ziam

Round 1
The UFC chose violence in practically every one of these main card tilts, and the carnage starts in the lightweight division. While he has earned all five of his UFC wins at the hands of the judges, Ziam (15-4, 5-2 UFC) is no stranger to the “just scrap” mentality. Frevola (11-4-1, 5-4-1 UFC) would love nothing more than for the two to go buckwild, attacking with everything they have to let the chips fall where they may. Referee Loic Pora steels himself for just such an encounter, as “The Steamrolla” has not left the first round in his last five trips to the Octagon. There is a speedy glove touch before fists fly. Frevola takes the center of the cage, bobbing to the side to let a front kick fly past him. Frevola swings his way into a takedown setup, and this results in a clinch with a number of knees traded on both sides. The Frenchman bails on the tie-up, avoiding two looping hooks to pay Frevola back with a hard overhand right. Frevola digs deep and shoots for a double, switching to a single and putting “Smile Killer” to his seat. Ziam stays defensive with his guard, not letting Frevola get off any offense, until he sits up. Frevola jumps into a guillotine choke, and he rolls to full mount as Ziam is briefly concerned about the submission and thinks about tapping. Instead, Ziam rides it out, and Frevola rides heavily on top while looking for offense. Ziam turns to his side, and Frevola snatches up an armbar. Ziam shifts through it, and Frevola responds with a triangle choke. Ziam lets him have it with three thunderous right hands, forcing Frevola to spin to his side and try to stand back up. Frevola gets his back to the cage, and he locks his hands around the waist to hurl Ziam to the floor. Ziam lands on his knees, stands up and tags Frevola with a right hand. A second power right hand from Ziam stings the New Yorker, and Frevola smiles and tries to go out guns blazing. “The Steamrolla” misses with a huge right hook, and he kicks his way off the fence to launch a Superman punch. Ziam dodges and counters with a right hand, and he scoops an uppercut to the body before hooking up the clinch and kneeing Frevola in the belly. Frevola gives him a pair of knees back to think about, and a third forces a break. Ziam pounds Frevola in the face with a left hand, and he digs hard to the body before the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ziam

Round 2
Frevola comes out of his corner loaded for bear, and he lobs two right hands at the Frenchman to reintroduce himself. Ziam jumps back at him with a knee, and Frevola grins and waves his arms in the air. Ziam pins a one-two on the chin, and he doubles up on a jab and goes over the top with a right. Two punches from Ziam lead to a low kick, and he intercepts an advancing Frevola with a left hand. Frevola overswings with bombs, and Ziam is composed and light on his feet to dodge a spinning wheel kick. Frevola just misses with a right hand from his knees, and Ziam is there to jab him up and move well enough to not get tagged with anything of merit. Frevola slings his way into the clinch, and he drops down for a double. Ziam defends it and hacks Frevola in the face with an elbow to force a break, only for Frevola to belt him with an overhand right. Frevola backs Ziam against the wall and unloads with a few punches, and Ziam is unafraid to engage in response. Ziam hammers his man with an elbow, and he uses another to get in close and tie “The Steamrolla” up. Getting turned to the wall, Ziam stays busy with knees until he spins out and elbows Frevola. Frevola comes out swinging, but Ziam sees the strikes coming, dips and pops Frevola in the temple with a left hand. Frevola circles into a head kick and walks into a jab, and he eats three punches while missing with his own. Ziam splits the guard with a jab, and a one-two keeps Frevola guessing as Ziam closes in on him. Ziam tosses Frevola to the floor, where he gets hold of his back and fishes for a rear-naked choke with only one hook in. Frevola guts it out, fights off a subsequent neck crank and whips an elbow from behind his back. The round ends with Ziam landing shots to the side of Frevola’s dome.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ziam

Round 3
Frevola assumes the center of the cage in the final round, likely down on the scorecards with plenty of damage on his face. He leads off with an overhand right, and when Ziam avoids it, he goes for another. Ziam sticks him with a jab, charges at him and hits him with a jump knee. Ziam rushes forward and sweeps the New Yorker off his feet, and he pushes Frevola against the wall when Frevola stands. Ziam succeeds in hitting a mat return, dragging “The Steamrolla” away from the fencing. Frevola scrambles, and Ziam follows him and keeps him stuck on his knees. Frevola bursts back to his feet, and Ziam pulls him down to the floor and briefly takes his back. Frevola spins around and works back to his feet, but Ziam lifts him in the air with a single and puts him down like a little brother. Ziam’s hands are clasped around the waist, with Frevola trying to fight the grip but getting tossed around. Frevola spins around, desperate to get out of this bad spot and gain some space.
Ziam holds on with his right hand, pulling Frevola’s head down into the meanest knee one could ever see. His mouthpiece sent flying, Frevola collapses lifelessly to the mat, out well before his head clatters off the mat. Ziam does not need to do this, but before Pora can pull him off, he hammers Frevola with a few standing-to-ground punches to further seal the deal.
The French faithful erupt in favor of their victorious fighter, who has just authored one of the most brutal knockouts of the year. It takes some time, but Frevola manages to come to, getting to his stool and eventually back to his feet, as many witnessing it breathing a sigh of relief. Ziam has the crowd in the palm of his hands, and he calmly thanks his friends and family as he drinks in what will almost certainly be a $50,000-winning performance.

The Official Result
Fares Ziam def. Matt Frevola R3 2:59 via KO (Knee)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Sep 22, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Farès Ziam

Angelo picks Farès Ziam as an underdog, surprised he is not the favorite. He believes Ziam's ability to avoid danger and fight a slow, technical fight will frustrate Frevola, who has cardio issues and is not technical enough to win a slow fight. He expects a boring fight where Ziam points his way to victory.

"I'm surprised that Farès is not the favorite... Farès Ziam wins this fight... it's going to be boring, that's how he's going to win."
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Sep 27, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Matt Frevola

Big Brady picks Matt Frevola by decision, expecting him to use wrestling after seeing Ziam get taken down seven times by Claudio Puelles. He notes Frevola has better striking than Puelles and can mix in takedowns. He is concerned about Frevola's chin but thinks he can win a decision if he wrestles.

Frevola by decision
"give me fola fola by decision I don't think it's going to be like some of his la la like his last five fights have all finished in the first round I think he might go back to uh some …"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Sep 24, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Cody picks Frevola as an underdog, citing Ziam's poor takedown defense (67%) and Frevola's strong wrestling from a high-level camp. He notes that Ziam has been taken down repeatedly by grapplers, and Frevola's path to victory is to take him down and control him. Frevola's durability is a concern, but Ziam lacks one-punch power.

"I'll take fola because he's the underdog"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Sep 26, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Connor picks Frevola because he believes Frevola's pressure, scrambling, and power will overwhelm Ziam, who is a cautious range striker with poor wrestling. He notes that Frevola is dangerous in the pocket and can take down opponents, while Ziam tends to struggle when crowded. Connor also points out that Ziam lacks knockout power at this level and has been submitted by grapplers. He sees Frevola winning by decision or late finish.

Odds: Frevola +112, Ziam -124. Connor expresses surprise that Frevola is an underdog, suggesting he should be a decided favorite.
"It's the right fight to bounce back for Fervola."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Sep 24, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Daniel Vreeland picks Matt Frevola to win, believing the line should be flipped. He thinks Frevola hits harder, has better wrestling, and can finish Ziam by KO or submission. He notes Ziam's takedown defense issues and that Frevola has fought taller opponents before. He sees value in Frevola at plus odds.

"I think F win this fight I think the line should be flipped"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 25, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

JP picks Matt Frevola because he thinks Farès Ziam is 'cheeks' and doesn't use his reach advantage well. He notes Frevola is a dog who comes forward and throws bombs. He also mentions Frevola is 34 but still has enough left. He thinks Frevola can get inside and land big shots.

"I'm picking fola Steamroller I'm picking the steamroller I can't pick the other guy I think the other guy's cheeks"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Sep 24, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Paul agrees, emphasizing that Frevola needs to use his wrestling to win, not chase bonuses. He notes that Ziam's takedown defense is a major red flag, and Frevola's camp (Serra-Longo) has a winning blueprint. Paul predicts Frevola by decision.

"fora for vola by decision is where I'm at on this as well"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 24, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

The MMA Guru picks Matt Frevola over Farès Ziam, citing Frevola's takedown entries and training partners. He criticizes Ziam's losses to Terrence McKinney and lack of finishes. He predicts Frevola will set up takedowns and then catch Ziam for a late first or early second-round KO.

late first round or early second round KO
"I'm going to go Rola get this one done I'm actually going to say he puts the thought of the takedown in zam's mind a little bit by getting a few of them that Zam might get up from and …"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Sep 26, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Zane picks Frevola because he believes Frevola's pressure and grappling will be too much for Ziam, who is a cautious striker with poor wrestling defense. He notes that Frevola can start slow and warm up, then take over with his pace and power. Zane also points out that Ziam has been submitted by grapplers and lacks the power to keep Frevola off him. He sees Frevola winning a decision or possibly finishing Ziam late.

Odds: Frevola +112, Ziam -124. Zane agrees Frevola should be a favorite.
"Feels like a fight where Fervola can start slow and be cautious and warm up and then start making Zhiyam scramble..."
KO (head kick) R1 1:31 · UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira · Nov 11, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Benoît Saint Denis 0 5 of 9 55% 7 of 12 2 of 2 100% 0 0 0:25
Matt Frevola 1 6 of 11 54% 10 of 15 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:19
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Benoît Saint Denis 0 5 of 9 55% 7 of 12 2 of 2 100% 0 0 0:25
Matt Frevola 1 6 of 11 54% 10 of 15 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:19
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Benoît Saint Denis 5 of 9 55% 2 of 6 3 of 3 0 of 0 4 of 8 1 of 1 0 of 0
Matt Frevola 6 of 11 54% 3 of 7 1 of 2 2 of 2 4 of 9 0 of 0 2 of 2
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Benoît Saint Denis 5 of 9 55% 2 of 6 3 of 3 0 of 0 4 of 8 1 of 1 0 of 0
Matt Frevola 6 of 11 54% 3 of 7 1 of 2 2 of 2 4 of 9 0 of 0 2 of 2
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Nov 5, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Angelo picks Frevola, citing his confidence, win streak, and fighting in New York. He acknowledges Saint Denis is tough but thinks Frevola can sneak out a win. He is watching the line movement and may bet if Frevola becomes a bigger dog.

watching line movement for potential bet on Frevola moneyline
"Matt faola is going to be the pick and I'm keeping an eye on the line movement tracker."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Nov 6, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Benoît Saint Denis

Big Brady picks Benoît Saint Denis to win by first-round knockout. He thinks Saint Denis has more avenues to win, including dangerous grappling and power. He worries about Frevola's durability, noting he has been knocked out quickly before. Brady expects a war where Saint Denis lands something big and finishes Frevola.

Saint Denis by first-round knockout
"I got to pick Benoît Saint Denis here, I'm going to take him to win this fight by first round knockout."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Nov 8, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Benoît Saint Denis

Cody picks Saint Denis but is hesitant, acknowledging Frevola's skills and the value at +185. He worries about Frevola's chin, noting he's been knocked out by lesser punchers. He thinks Saint Denis has better durability and will win a brawl, but feels like a 'coward' for not taking the dog.

"I think I'm going to go with benan stt but I feel like a [ __ ] feel like a cow a little bit"
LU
Lucrative James Expert Hesitant picked Nov 7, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Benoît Saint Denis

James picks Benoît Saint Denis but is hesitant, noting the line is too wide at -230. He thinks it should be around -140. He believes BSD has more tools on the feet, including body kicks, and has cardio and knockout upside. However, he acknowledges Frevola is live as an underdog, having won three swinging contests in a row, and BSD is hittable and was knocked out by Zaleski. He expects a swinging match and considers the under 1.5 rounds but is not enticed at -150.

Under 1.5 rounds at -150 considered but not bet; thinks line should be -140.
"I'm gonna pick Benoît Saint Denis to get a first round knockout."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Nov 7, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Benoît Saint Denis

Saint Denis will wear on Frevola with his aggressive wrestling and grappling. He will exchange in the pocket to open up takedowns, then take Frevola to the mat and smash him from top position. Expects a finish by TKO or submission in the second or third round. Frevola's durability is a question mark.

finish by TKO or submission in round 2 or 3
"I'm expecting him to do the same thing here against fola as he wears on him and then eventually takes him to the mat and smashes him from that top position getting a finish by TKO or submission in the …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Nov 8, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Benoît Saint Denis

Paul picks Saint Denis, citing his durability and toughness from his military background. He thinks Saint Denis can take damage and make the fight ugly, while Frevola has questionable durability. He notes Saint Denis's grappling and strength at 155 will be key.

"I don't know if Ben W St Denise getting knocked out by anybody outside of the top five"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Nov 6, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

The MMA Guru picks Matt Frevola as his underdog of the card. He thinks Frevola has nasty power and good wrestling, and that Saint Denis leaves his chin open when swinging against the cage. He predicts Frevola will catch Saint Denis with a left hook, similar to his finishes of Dober and Aitar, and win by KO at the end of round one.

underdog pick, KO in round 1
"I'm taking him as an underdog my Underdog of the card is Matt fola... I think Matt fola is going to catch benoir St Denise trying to swing on him against the cage"
WIN vs Drew Dober
TKO (punches) R1 4:08 · UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo · May 06, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Matt Frevola 0 20 of 59 33% 20 of 59 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Drew Dober 1 35 of 75 46% 39 of 79 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:08
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Matt Frevola 0 20 of 59 33% 20 of 59 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Drew Dober 1 35 of 75 46% 39 of 79 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:08
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Matt Frevola 20 of 59 33% 12 of 50 8 of 9 0 of 0 19 of 58 1 of 1 0 of 0
Drew Dober 35 of 75 46% 26 of 61 6 of 11 3 of 3 22 of 58 1 of 2 12 of 15
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Matt Frevola 20 of 59 33% 12 of 50 8 of 9 0 of 0 19 of 58 1 of 1 0 of 0
Drew Dober 35 of 75 46% 26 of 61 6 of 11 3 of 3 22 of 58 1 of 2 12 of 15
Play-by-Play
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Drew Dober vs. Matt Frevola
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Dober (-205), Frevola (+175)

Round 1
What many are coining the must-watch battle of the evening takes place in the ESPN prelim headliner, when hard-chinned brawler Dober (26-11, 1 NC; 12-7, 1 NC UFC) throws down with aggressive action fighter Frevola (10-3-1, 4-3-1 UFC). Ahead of what hopes to be a lightweight thriller, the two men bump fists. Referee Herb Dean stands at the ready. Frevola engages with a jab and a body kick, and the latter lands flush. Dober counters with a left hand, and he gets tagged with a right hand over the top. Frevola comes at his foe with a superman punch and a head kick, and he scores a right hand that gives Dober pause. They crash together and bump heads together, and Dober gets a left hand to find the chin. Frevola flails back with powerful punches, and he changes levels and bails on it to knee the body. Dober swats away a kick to his ribs, and he gives Frevola a shove. Frevola slides a punch but cannot dodge the subsequent body shot. A few punches from Frevola bust open Dober’s nose, and he fights his way of the fence. Dober keeps walking him down, slipping a pair of hooks and walking him down. Dober thumps a left to the body, and Frevola loads up with everything he has to fire back. Dober sticks a straight right down the pipe that reddens Frevola’s nose, and he is backing Frevola off but not slowing his offense. Frevola sings a few right hands, and they crash together swinging fists. Both split apart, no worse for wear, and Frevola boots him upside the head with his shin. Dober practically ignores it to retaliate with a one-two, and a left to the body. Frevola connects with another Superman punch, and Dober wobbles but continues marching forward. Dober looses head kicks, and one slides under the arm to the upper ribs.
Frevola sits down on a right hand that pounds square into Dober's perfect jawline, and Dober collapses to his seat. Sensing he might be able to pull off the finish and upset, Frevola leaps on top and hammers Dober with a lengthy barrage of unanswered blows. Frevola beats down on Dober with a long stream of punches, and Dober’s eyes roll back briefly before he gets knocked back into his senses.
As Frevola keeps swinging to finish the job, Dean steps in to wave the fight off, and Dober immediately protests. Dober tries to get back to his feet to show he can still fight and that Dean made a mistake, but he is wobbling on his feet and barely upright. Blood streams from Dober’s face, and the fight is officially over. Frevola goes over to make sure there is no bad blood, and tensions cool down.

The Official Result
Matt Frevola def. Drew Dober R1 4:08 via TKO (Punches)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 30, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Angelo picks Matt Frevola, citing his recent knockout power and wrestling ability. He thinks Drew Dober's chin may finally be wearing out from accumulated damage, and that Frevola is smart enough to mix in takedowns rather than brawl. Angelo notes Frevola's confidence from back-to-back KO wins and believes he can land, shoot, and grind to victory. He has a quarter unit on Frevola at +185, calling it great odds for a guy with power and wrestling.

quarter unit at +185
"I have a quarter of a unit on Matt frivola at plus 185"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked May 1, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Drew Dober

Big Brady picks Dober, expecting a stand-up war. He notes Frevola has power but tends to brawl, and Dober has one of the best chins in the UFC. He believes if Frevola stands and trades, Dober will knock him out. He predicts a first-round knockout, as Frevola has been knocked out before and Dober's durability is elite.

First round knockout prediction
"I'm going with Drew Dober here I'm going with Drew Dober by first round knockout"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked May 3, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Drew Dober

Cody emphasizes Dober's incredible chin and power, noting that Frevola has been knocked out by lesser punchers. He points out that Dober survived a knockdown from Terence McKinney and came back to win, while McKinney knocked out Frevola in 7 seconds. He expects Dober to land big shots and knock Frevola out, possibly under 1.5 rounds.

Under 1.5 rounds; Dober by KO
"I would say over by knockout I'm feeling the under one and a half"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked May 4, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Drew Dober

Connor agrees with Zane, emphasizing that Dober's pressure and ability to come back from being hurt make him the pick. He notes Frevola has been knocked out too many times and that Dober's losses come only to elite wrestlers. Connor sees Frevola's path as unlikely.

Dober opened at -210, Frevola at +175; odds reflect Dober as favorite.
"Yeah, I gotta take Drew Dober here. He's been knocked out too many times for me to just be like, yeah, this is a bonafide strategy."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked May 1, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Drew Dober

The host picks Drew Dober, believing his speed and explosiveness will allow him to land cleanly on Matt Frevola. He notes Dober's defensive grappling should nullify Frevola's takedowns. He expects a knockout and recommends the fight doesn't go to decision as the best bet.

Fight doesn't go to decision
"I'm gonna go the Drew Dober side but my favorite spot in this fight will end up being the fight doesn't go to decision"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked May 3, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Drew Dober

Paul agrees, calling Dober's chin one of the best in the game. He notes Frevola's path is to grapple early, but at range Dober has a clear advantage. He predicts Dober knocks him out, as Frevola has struggled against power punchers.

"I think Drew Dober knocks him out"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 1, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Drew Dober

The Guru picks Dober, calling Frevola a scrappier, worse version of Dober. He notes Dober's chin and ability to survive storms, while Frevola has been finished by lesser fighters. He expects a stand-up fight with Dober finishing Frevola in the first round via being more technical and tough in the pocket.

first round finish
"I'm going with Drew Dober over Matt frivola ... I think Trudeau is going to finish him on the feet at some point in the first round"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked May 4, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Drew Dober

Zane picks Drew Dober because Dober is more reliable in a brawl, with excellent pocket composure and body work. He notes Frevola may have a wrestling out but is likely to get drawn into a war. Dober's defensive wrestling is solid but not ironclad, but Frevola's tendency to brawl and get knocked out makes Dober the clear pick.

Dober opened at -210, Frevola at +175; odds suggest Dober is a solid favorite in a wild fight.
"So you have to pick Drew. He's going to get a Drew Dober fight and he's just more reliable in that kind of matchup."
KO (punch) R1 2:30 · UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira · Nov 12, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Matt Frevola 1 11 of 27 40% 12 of 28 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Ottman Azaitar 0 10 of 22 45% 11 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Matt Frevola 1 11 of 27 40% 12 of 28 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Ottman Azaitar 0 10 of 22 45% 11 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Matt Frevola 11 of 27 40% 10 of 24 1 of 2 0 of 1 7 of 22 2 of 3 2 of 2
Ottman Azaitar 10 of 22 45% 6 of 17 4 of 5 0 of 0 10 of 21 0 of 1 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Matt Frevola 11 of 27 40% 10 of 24 1 of 2 0 of 1 7 of 22 2 of 3 2 of 2
Ottman Azaitar 10 of 22 45% 6 of 17 4 of 5 0 of 0 10 of 21 0 of 1 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Ottman Azaitar vs. Matt Frevola
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Azaitar (-115), Frevola (-105)

Round 1
Azaitar returns to active competition for the first time since September 2020, and he looks to extended his UFC winning streak to three after back-to-back first-round finishes. Frevola, a New York native and Dana White’s Contender Series alum, is coming off a first-round TKO triumph himself. Dan Miragliotta will get his first reffing assignment of the night for this lightweight affair. Frevola comes out with big movements, missing a high kick and a spinning kick. Azaitar circles on the outside and lands a jab. Frevola answers with a body kick. Frevola moves in and lands a one-two. Azaitar backs his foe up with a front kick. A right from Azaitar backs up Frevola. He follows that with a nice front kick down the middle. A counter right lands for Frevola in an exchange, but Azaitar makes Frevola stubmle with a short left hook. Frevola snaps his foe’s head back with a jab. Azaitar looks to go on the attack as he backs Frevola into the fence with a punching combination.
That proves to be a costly decision, as Frevola lands two short rights in close quarters before putting out Azaitar’s lights with a clean left hook.
Frevola lands a couple standing-to-ground punches before Miragliotta dives in to save an unconscious Azaitar.

The Official Result
Matt Frevola def. Ottman Azaitar via KO (Punch) R1 2:30
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Nov 6, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Ottman Azaitar

Angelo notes that Azaitar is a powerful striker who thrives in chaos, while Frevola is a tough wrestler who charges forward. He is concerned about Azaitar's two-year layoff but assumes he is prepared. He picks Azaitar and plans to bet on Azaitar inside the distance if the odds are favorable, because he believes if Azaitar wins it will be by stoppage, while Frevola's path is a decision.

Azaitar inside the distance (decision no action) if odds are -300 or better on BetOnline
"I'm gonna have to pick ottman zeitar here I'm gonna probably wait to play some bets"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Nov 7, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Ottman Azaitar

Big Brady picks Ottman Azaitar to win by first-round knockout. He believes Frevola will choose to stand and bang, which plays into Azaitar's power. He notes Azaitar hits harder than anyone Frevola has faced, and that Frevola has been knocked out before (by Terrence McKinney in 7 seconds) and dropped multiple times. He acknowledges Azaitar's inactivity and takedown defense concerns, but trusts his power. He says if Frevola wrestles he could win, but he doesn't trust him to do so.

Azaitar by KO in round 1
"I'm gonna say he knocks out matravola in the very first round brutal knockout"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Nov 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Ottman Azaitar

Cody picks Azaitar, citing his legitimate power and the fact that Frevola has durability issues, having been knocked out by Marco Polo Reyes and dropped by Lando Vannata. He notes that Azaitar has been on a long layoff but was given a favorable matchup. Cody thinks Azaitar will land a big shot and finish Frevola in the first or second round.

"I think ottman azitar is gonna you know pull the bag on him and knock him out sometime in the first or second round."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Lean picked Nov 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Ottman Azaitar

Connor picks Azaitar, noting that Frevola has been knocked out early by powerful punchers like Polo Reyes and Terrence McKinney. He points out that Azaitar is an accurate and aggressive finisher who comes out of the gate on point. Connor acknowledges that if the fight goes past the first round, Frevola's versatility gives him an edge, but he trusts Azaitar's early power.

"I'll pick a, a Zaytar to remain on the UFC roster and try to smuggle more drugs into foreign countries."
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Nov 7, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Ottman Azaitar

Daniel Levi picks Ottman Azaitar, believing he will knock out Frevola early. He notes that Frevola has a suspect chin and has been dropped in multiple fights, while Azaitar has knockout power. However, he warns that if Azaitar doesn't finish early, Frevola's pace and heart could take over in later rounds. Levi sees this as a pick'em and is leaning toward Azaitar's finishing ability.

"I think ottman gets him out of there earlier and gets him out of there early"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Nov 8, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Ottman Azaitar

The host expects violence and an early finish, likely by Azaitar via KO in round 1. He notes Azaitar's 12 finishes in 13 wins and Frevola's fragility. However, he also sees a path for Frevola via submission if he survives the early onslaught. The best bet is the under 2.5 rounds to cover both scenarios. Official prediction is Azaitar by KO round 1.

under 2.5 rounds (-170)
"official prediction will be a zaitar via Finnish uh round one KO but under two and a half is what I'm going to be looking at in this matchup"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Nov 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Ottman Azaitar

Paul is torn but leans towards Azaitar getting the finish, though he is more drawn to the under 1.5 rounds prop. He notes that Azaitar hits very hard and Frevola has been knocked out before, but he is unsure about Azaitar's grappling if taken down. Paul thinks the fight will end early, likely by Azaitar KO, but he prefers the under prop.

Under 1.5 rounds at plus money
"I'm more drawn towards the under one and a half rounds... I'll side with you with uh zatar getting the Finish but I'm more drawn towards the under here."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Nov 7, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Ottman Azaitar

The MMA Guru picks Ottman Azaitar, surprised he is an underdog. He notes Frevola's vulnerability in the pocket and Azaitar's power, predicting a KO in the second round. He acknowledges Azaitar's long layoff and past grappling issues but believes Frevola isn't explosive enough to exploit them.

KO in the second round
"I definitely have to go with ottoman as Iota here how can you make this guy an underdog"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Lean picked Nov 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Ottman Azaitar

Zane picks Azaitar, comparing him to Abdul Razak Alhassan in terms of early explosiveness and accuracy. He notes that Frevola has been slept by similar fighters and that Azaitar's left hook is a real threat. Zane also mentions that Frevola's durability is questionable, and Azaitar follows up on damage well.

"I think I'll side with you. Yeah. He's going to go out there and nail for Vola with a left hook as quickly as he can."
WIN vs Genaro Valdez
KO/TKO R1 3:15 · UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane · Jan 22, 2022
KO (punches) R1 0:07 · UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 · Jun 12, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Terrance McKinney 0 0 of 0 --- 0 of 0 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Matt Frevola 1 4 of 5 80% 5 of 7 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Terrance McKinney 0 0 of 0 --- 0 of 0 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Matt Frevola 1 4 of 5 80% 5 of 7 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Terrance McKinney 0 of 0 --- 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0
Matt Frevola 4 of 5 80% 4 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0 2 of 2 0 of 0 2 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Terrance McKinney 0 of 0 --- 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0
Matt Frevola 4 of 5 80% 4 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0 2 of 2 0 of 0 2 of 3
Play-by-Play
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Matt Frevola vs. Terrance McKinney

Round 1
At lightweight, Frevola (8-2-1, 2-2-1 UFC) will welcome short-notice newcomer and a man with an interesting backstory of “T.Wrecks” McKinney (10-3, 0-0 UFC) to the Octagon. McKinney won one week ago inside the LFA cage, and is stepping in for the unexpectedly injured Frank Camacho. Referee Jason Herzog will be on top of what is sure to be a torrid first round at least, but there is a sporting glove touch before the scheduled violence. McKinney strides out of his corner as if he knows something we don’t, and he marches forward with bad intentions.
When they meet in the center of the cage, a jackhammer of a one-two comes from the newcomer, with a right and a left hand that puts Frevola down like a sack of bricks. Frevola may be out, and McKinney dives down to smash him with hammerfists as Herzog cannot intervene fast enough.
Celebrating what should be one of the quickest knockouts in company history is McKinney, who climbs the cage and leaps off. When “T.Wrecks” lands on the ground, he jams his knee and may have blown it out. McKinney falls over in pain, and he manages to get to his feet thanks to his corner, and he hops over to his stool. Tears in his eyes, McKinney soaks in the moment of what is easily the biggest win of his career, although he does mar it with a potential knee injury.

The Official Result
Terrance McKinney def. Matt Frevola R1 0:07 via KO (Punches)
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 8, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Big Brady picks Matt Frevola, citing his wrestling advantage and better gas tank. He notes Camacho has been finished 7 times and is on a losing streak, while Frevola is younger and should outwork him. He expects a decision win but acknowledges a finish is possible due to both fighters' durability issues.

Frevola by decision
"i think uh matrivola does win this fight i'm going to say by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jun 9, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Cody picks Frevola, believing his cardio and grappling will overcome McKinney's early explosiveness. He thinks if Frevola survives the first round, he will break McKinney down and possibly finish him. He is also interested in the under on the total rounds, expecting a finish.

under 1.5 rounds (anticipated)
"i'm going to take for vola"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jun 10, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Daniel Levi picks Matt Frevola, citing his experience against tough competition and his heart. He notes that Frevola has fought Jalin Turner and Arman Tsarukyan, and that McKinney's only chance is an early knockout. Levi expects McKinney to gas out if he doesn't finish in the first round, and that Frevola's pace and durability will carry him to victory.

"i'm gonna go with the mattress roller here"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jun 12, 2021 (fight day)
Matt Frevola

Frevola has better striking and power, and McKinney is coming off a short-notice fight with weight cuts. Both are aggressive, but Frevola should land the cleaner shots. Expect a first-round knockout, as McKinney has never been to a decision and Frevola is all action. The fight likely ends inside the distance.

Frevola by first-round KO, under 2.5 rounds (-170), under 1.5 rounds (+110)
"I'm going to be going with Matt Frevola I think he ends up getting the first round knockout here... I expect this fight to be fireworks from the beginning."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jun 9, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Paul picks Frevola, noting his durability and cardio. He thinks McKinney is too green and will gas out after the first round. He is eager to bet the under on the total rounds, expecting a finish.

under 1.5 rounds (anticipated)
"i'm picking for vola to win"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 4, 2021 (8 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

The MMA Guru picks Matt Frevola, citing Frank Camacho's recent decline and inactivity. He believes Frevola is younger, hungrier, and has good grappling and power. He predicts a first-round TKO in a scrappy brawl, with Frevola's youth and chin giving him the edge.

TKO finish in the first round
"i'm gonna have to go with matt fravola i feel like frank camacho is getting to the point in his career where maybe it's time to call it a day"
LOSS vs Arman Tsarukyan
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–26) R3 5:00 · UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 · Jan 24, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Arman Tsarukyan 0 50 of 103 48% 103 of 180 10 of 12 83% 0 0 8:24
Matt Frevola 0 16 of 57 28% 51 of 97 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:02
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Arman Tsarukyan 0 28 of 52 53% 33 of 60 3 of 5 60% 0 0 1:17
Matt Frevola 0 12 of 41 29% 24 of 54 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:02
2 Arman Tsarukyan 0 7 of 16 43% 34 of 57 4 of 4 100% 0 0 4:36
Matt Frevola 0 1 of 3 33% 20 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Arman Tsarukyan 0 15 of 35 42% 36 of 63 3 of 3 100% 0 0 2:31
Matt Frevola 0 3 of 13 23% 7 of 20 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Arman Tsarukyan 50 of 103 48% 32 of 82 12 of 15 6 of 6 39 of 86 5 of 8 6 of 9
Matt Frevola 16 of 57 28% 8 of 46 6 of 9 2 of 2 9 of 48 7 of 9 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Arman Tsarukyan 28 of 52 53% 20 of 43 5 of 6 3 of 3 25 of 48 3 of 4 0 of 0
Matt Frevola 12 of 41 29% 5 of 31 5 of 8 2 of 2 6 of 35 6 of 6 0 of 0
2 Arman Tsarukyan 7 of 16 43% 4 of 11 3 of 5 0 of 0 1 of 5 1 of 3 5 of 8
Matt Frevola 1 of 3 33% 1 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 1 1 of 2 0 of 0
3 Arman Tsarukyan 15 of 35 42% 8 of 28 4 of 4 3 of 3 13 of 33 1 of 1 1 of 1
Matt Frevola 3 of 13 23% 2 of 12 1 of 1 0 of 0 3 of 12 0 of 1 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Matt Frevola vs. Arman Tsarukyan (Missed Weight: 157)

Round 1
The key bout atop the ESPN preliminary portion of the event is one thrown together on Friday due to a
failed weight cut
by one previous opponent and by
hijinks almost too preposterous to believe
for the other. After the dust settled, we were left with a 157-pound catchweight affair as Tsarukyan (15-2, 2-1 UFC) now tries to steamroll “The Steamrolla” Frevola (8-1-1, 2-1-1 UFC). Keeping tabs on this hastily made match is referee Lukasz Bosacki, who notices the two touch gloves in appreciation of still being able to compete on the card. Frevola leads off with several kicks, coming with front kicks and body kicks. He misses with a head kick, and Tsarukyan catches a leg kick to take the fight down with ease. Frevola scoots back to the cage, and when he stands up, Tsarukyan hits a hard mat return. Frevola spins about, threatens a choke, and gets dragged back down. Tsarukyan starts punching him in the face with several right hands, and when he tries to keep Frevola grounded, Frevola starts working body shots from his back. Frevola manages to walk up the fence to stand up again, but it does not stay there for long when Tsarukyan tries to toss him down. Both men fall to their knees, and they stand back up. When they start to engage, they clash heads, but neither appear hurt or cut from it. Tsarukyan starts to walk Frevola down, landing punches and ducking out of the way of Frevola’s huge shots. Tsarukyan lands a one-two as Frevola circles around the fence, and Frevola defends by rolling through a dramatic takedown attempt. When Frevola stands up, he comes up short with a big elbow. Tsarukyan lets loose a head kick, but it is not able to score. The American spins for a wheel kick, and Tsarukyan sees it coming and counters with a spinning back kick that puts Frevola on his back for a moment. Frevola leaps back up, and he takes a few heavy punches and cannot counter effectively. Tsarukyan counters Frevola on the way in, but Frevola is loading up with everything he has on his punches as he gets off a glancing blow that makes Tsarukyan take a step back. Both men stand and trade, and Frevola waves Tsarukyan on to start brawling with him. Frevola sits down on a huge right hand, and Tsarukyan is not able to roll with it. Frevola stings him with a big right hand, and he hurts Tsarukyan with it and shoots in on a takedown to wrap up the action-packed round.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Tsarukyan
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Tsarukyan
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Tsarukyan

Round 2
Tsarukyan begins the round with a few big shots, and Frevola eats them like small sandwiches and keeps on going. Tsarukyan shoots in low for a takedown, and he hits it all while Frevola smacks him upside the head repeatedly. Frevola springs back up, but he is not upright for more than a second or two before Tsarukyan throws him back down to the ground. This time, Frevola is not in an advantageous position to walk up the fence, allowing Tsarukyan to start landing ground-and-pound while in Frevola’s guard. Tsarukyan stacks up Frevola, when the American flirts with a triangle choke off his back, and he lords over his foe to land some heavy shots. Frevola rolls through when Tsarukyan tries to pound on him, allowing him to walk up the fence only to get dragged back down in a hurry. Frevola can only stay upright for seconds at a time, as Tsarukyan is on him like a cheap suit, smothering Frevola and irritating him with sporadic punches. Frevola pushes off the fence and is on one knee, and when he stands up, Tsarukyan lifts Frevola’s leg in the air. As Frevola swats at his opponent on one leg, the Russian trips his leg out and slams him down. In one of the brief exchanges from the close-range contact, a right hand of Frevola opens up a cut above Tsarukyan’s left eye. Tsarukyan ignores it and keeps Frevola trapped on his back, even attempting a brabo choke for a moment. Tsarukyan bails on it to get off some ground-and-pound, eventually transitioning into an arm-triangle choke. Frevola rolls and bucks out of the choke, but Tsarukyan holds him down and works him over with punches until the round ends.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Tsarukyan
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Tsarukyan
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Tsarukyan

Round 3
There is a glove touch to begin the last stanza, and Tsarukyan steps in and kicks Frevola in the face. Frevola swings with a big right hand, and Tsarukyan ducks it into an easy takedown. “The Steamrolla” rolls through it to get back to his feet, where Tsarukyan greets him with another foot to the face. Frevola wears it well as he gets jabbed shortly after, and he swings wildly with a right hand that is nowhere near his opponent. Tsarukyan ducks out of the way from a spinning kick, and he dances backward to evade a multiple-rotation spinning kick that follows. Tsarukyan lands a one-two, and keeps Frevola at bay with jabs and more one-two combinations. Frevola tries to counter, and Tsarukyan snatches up his leg and successfully completes a single. From his back, Frevola pursues a guillotine choke, but Tsarukyan ignores it as he works the body with his left hand, all while sliding his head out of danger. Frevola kicks off, lands an upkick to a standing Tsarukyan, and stands up. Tsarukyan catches him in a rolling brabo or anaconda choke, but they move so fast that he cannot lock it up and both get back up. Frevola overcommits to a strike, and Tsarukyan lifts him up and slams him down. Tsarukyan takes his back in an exchange, but Frevola is sneaky and twists his way out. Instead of winding up on top, Tsarukyan similarly scrambles and puts Frevola on his back. Tsarukyan lands this position in side control, before crawling over to north-south before getting side control on the other side. From there, Tsarukyan sits up, lands a few strikes, and locks down three-quarter mount to drop down shots. Frevola sits up, and he surrenders his back for a moment, but Tsarukyan bowls him back over as he lands strikes. Tsarukyan lumps up Frevola with ground strikes right to the horn.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Tsarukyan (30-27 Tsarukyan)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Tsarukyan (30-27 Tsarukyan)
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Tsarukyan (30-27 Tsarukyan)

The Official Result
Arman Tsarukyan def. Matt Frevola via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jan 21, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Arman Tsarukyan

Big Brady picks Arman Tsarukyan (likely referring to Ottman Azaitar, but the matchup is Tsarukyan vs Frevola; he mentions 'zytar' which is likely a mispronunciation of Tsarukyan). He notes Tsarukyan's power and Frevola's recklessness. He predicts a first-round knockout, as Frevola engages in brawls and has been knocked out before. He acknowledges Tsarukyan's takedown defense is a question mark but believes his power will prevail.

first round knockout
"i'm going to say he knocks out matt for volo i'm going to say round one here"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jan 22, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Arman Tsarukyan

Daniel Levi picks Arman Tsarukyan, calling him a class above Frevola in wrestling, striking, and durability. He notes Tsarukyan's impressive improvements and believes he will win fairly easily. Levi respects Frevola's toughness but sees Tsarukyan as a future top-15 fighter.

"i got armand surukian to defeat matt fravola here"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jan 22, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Matt Frevola

Frevola has good takedown defense and cardio, and he should be able to keep the fight on the feet. Tsarukyan's takedown efficiency has been poor (18% against Olivier Aubin-Mercier), and Frevola's low stance helps him stuff takedowns. Frevola's striking, especially his rear uppercut, could be a factor. I think Frevola wins by decision, and at plus money he is a steal.

"I'm going with Nasrat Haqparast to win this fight via decision."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 17, 2021 (7 days before fight)
Arman Tsarukyan

The MMA Guru picks Arman Tsarukyan (misspelled as 'Ottoman Zyatar') to win by first-round TKO. He criticizes Matt Frevola's tendency to stick his chin out and brawl, which led to a KO loss against Marco Polo Reyes. He believes Tsarukyan's hand speed and power will catch Frevola early. He also notes Frevola has taken significant damage in his career, making him more vulnerable.

First-round TKO
"i think ottoman's gonna beat him to the punch with way more speed and then just catch him straight on the chin and put him out cold in the first round"
Jalin Turner - Fight History
WIN vs Edson Barboza
KO R1 2:24 · UFC 323 · Dec 06, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Edson Barboza 0 10 of 20 50% 10 of 20 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:07
Jalin Turner 2 39 of 66 59% 43 of 73 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:38
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Edson Barboza 0 10 of 20 50% 10 of 20 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:07
Jalin Turner 2 39 of 66 59% 43 of 73 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:38
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Edson Barboza 10 of 20 50% 4 of 14 4 of 4 2 of 2 10 of 19 0 of 1 0 of 0
Jalin Turner 39 of 66 59% 29 of 55 8 of 9 2 of 2 33 of 53 5 of 10 1 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Edson Barboza 10 of 20 50% 4 of 14 4 of 4 2 of 2 10 of 19 0 of 1 0 of 0
Jalin Turner 39 of 66 59% 29 of 55 8 of 9 2 of 2 33 of 53 5 of 10 1 of 3
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Nov 30, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Angelo picks Jalin Turner despite concerns about his mental state after retiring following a couple of losses. He acknowledges Turner's advantages in height, range, and striking, and believes he is the better fighter at this stage. However, he questions whether Turner returned for the right reasons or just for a paycheck. Angelo ultimately trusts that Turner is focused and will win, but expresses hesitation.

"I'm gonna pick Jaylen Turner here because at this point in their careers, I think he's the better fighter."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Nov 26, 2025 (10 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Big Brady picks Jalin Turner, citing his dangerous striking and 100% finish rate. He believes Barboza is washed and lacks durability, and that Turner will keep the fight standing. He expects Turner to win by first-round knockout, though he questions Turner's mentality.

Turner by first round knockout
"I'm going to take Jaylen Turner to win this fight by first round knockout."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Dec 3, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Cody picks Turner, citing his size, power, and youth. He notes that Turner has knocked down top lightweights and has a significant reach advantage. He believes Barboza is past his prime and that Turner will finish him early. He is confident despite Turner's recent loss and retirement talk.

"The reason I end up locking in Turner is more so you're you're right. His last fight against Jakar, he goes through the motions."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Hesitant picked Dec 5, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Jalin Turner

Connor picks Jalin Turner hesitantly, citing Turner's fight-ending power and Barboza's age and recent decline. He notes that Barboza has looked hesitant and unable to pull the trigger, while Turner has more instantaneous power. However, Connor is concerned about Turner's mental state after his last performance and retirement talk.

Turner by KO
"I think I have to take Turner honestly, which I can't pick Jaylen Turner after that last performance and not, especially not with all the additional context."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert picked Nov 27, 2025 (9 days before fight)

Daniel is undecided, calling it a 'dog or pass' situation. He sees Turner's physical advantages and power but questions his heart and recent losses. Barboza's toughness and experience are assets, but his age (39) is a concern. He plans to make a pick on fight week.

"I'm not really sure. Next week, I'll have a pick for y'all on this one."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Nov 29, 2025 (7 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Lucrative James thinks Jalin Turner will finish Edson Barboza early. He notes Barboza has looked washed and vulnerable in recent fights, often getting wobbled. He believes Turner's length, power, and viciousness will overwhelm Barboza. He acknowledges concerns about Turner's mental state after retirement but sees this as a favorable stylistic matchup.

Jalin Turner inside the distance
"Jaylen Turner inside the distance is my official prediction."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Dec 5, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Jalin Turner

The host believes Turner, returning from a short retirement, will be dialed in and take advantage of Barboza's deteriorating durability. He expects Turner to finish the fight within a round and a half.

finish within 1.5 rounds
"I think he's going to be more than dialed in to go out there and take advantage of the deteriorating durability of Edson Barbosa. Look for Turner to get this fight done within a round and a half."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Dec 3, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Paul picks Turner, noting his size and power advantage. He believes Barboza is done and that Turner will overwhelm him. He mentions that Turner's only losses are to top competition and that he has the ability to finish early. He thinks Turner wins by TKO.

"I don't think Jaylen Turner makes it to the third round, but he's big, he's strong, he's got more than enough power."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Dec 3, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

The Guru picks Jalin Turner to beat Edson Barboza, noting Barboza's decline and damage accumulation. He believes Turner's range and grappling will be key, and that Barboza cannot pull the trigger like before. The Guru predicts a first-round TKO finish.

first round TKO
"I'm going to go with Jaylen Turner getting this one done by TKO finish brutally in the first or second round."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Hesitant picked Dec 5, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Jalin Turner

Zane picks Jalin Turner hesitantly, noting that Turner has more instantaneous fight-ending power than Barboza. He acknowledges Barboza's age and recent performances where he couldn't pull the trigger. Zane is concerned about Turner's mental state but believes his power gives him the edge.

"I have to pick him because of that, but man, if this is a Anthony Smith situation, yeah, like it's miss fight against, uh, Dom Reyes, then like he won of Anthony Smith's like last four fights."
Submission R1 2:29 · UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev · Mar 08, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ignacio Bahamondes 0 7 of 20 35% 11 of 25 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:43
Jalin Turner 0 10 of 16 62% 17 of 23 0 of 1 0% 1 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ignacio Bahamondes 0 7 of 20 35% 11 of 25 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:43
Jalin Turner 0 10 of 16 62% 17 of 23 0 of 1 0% 1 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ignacio Bahamondes 7 of 20 35% 4 of 16 2 of 3 1 of 1 5 of 12 0 of 1 2 of 7
Jalin Turner 10 of 16 62% 7 of 13 0 of 0 3 of 3 6 of 11 0 of 0 4 of 5
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ignacio Bahamondes 7 of 20 35% 4 of 16 2 of 3 1 of 1 5 of 12 0 of 1 2 of 7
Jalin Turner 10 of 16 62% 7 of 13 0 of 0 3 of 3 6 of 11 0 of 0 4 of 5
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Mar 6, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Connor picks Turner because he sees a clear level gap: Bahamondes has never beaten a good UFC fighter and is a classic tall man who doesn't like fighting at distance, while Turner is a long-range striker with fast, straight shots. Connor notes that Bahamondes has poor defense and will struggle against Turner's reach and power. He also points out that Turner has fought much better competition and performed well in close fights.

Odds: Turner opened at -115, now +112; Bahamondes opened at +100, now -129. Connor is surprised by the line movement favoring Bahamondes.
"I do not think Bahamanda's has done anything to prove that he he would serve he would lose to all the guys who beat in Turner. Yeah. You know, absolutely. He'd lose more convincingly to most of them."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Lean picked Mar 6, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Lucrative James picks Turner as an underdog, citing Turner's early power and finishing ability. He thinks Turner will land big shots early and potentially finish, as Bahamondes is hittable. He notes Turner's cardio issues but believes he can win by stoppage or even decision if he hurts Bahamondes early. He admits he needs more tape study but leans Turner.

"I'm going to predict Jaylen Turner the reason is because of what I said I think he's definitely going to win round one I think he's going to hurt ignasio early"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Mar 6, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Zane picks Turner, agreeing with Connor that Bahamondes is not a good range fighter and has poor defense. He notes that Turner is a nuclear puncher who is much faster and has a flexible striking game. Zane acknowledges Turner's occasional mental lapses but believes Bahamondes lacks the talent to exploit them. He is surprised by the betting line favoring Bahamondes.

Odds: Turner opened at -115, now +112; Bahamondes opened at +100, now -129. Zane is surprised by the line movement.
"I think much faster than Bahamanda's. Yeah. So I get the matchup as a as a sort of a visual gag. But I do not think Bahamanda's has done anything to prove that he he would serve he would lose …"
LOSS vs Renato Moicano
TKO (elbows and punches) R2 4:11 · UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill · Apr 13, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Renato Moicano 1 16 of 40 40% 16 of 40 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Jalin Turner 0 36 of 67 53% 87 of 128 2 of 6 33% 0 0 5:50
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Renato Moicano 1 9 of 25 36% 9 of 25 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Jalin Turner 0 8 of 16 50% 32 of 45 1 of 3 33% 0 0 2:52
2 Renato Moicano 0 7 of 15 46% 7 of 15 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Jalin Turner 0 28 of 51 54% 55 of 83 1 of 3 33% 0 0 2:58
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Renato Moicano 16 of 40 40% 10 of 32 3 of 5 3 of 3 15 of 39 1 of 1 0 of 0
Jalin Turner 36 of 67 53% 32 of 60 3 of 5 1 of 2 11 of 23 1 of 1 24 of 43
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Renato Moicano 9 of 25 36% 4 of 18 2 of 4 3 of 3 9 of 25 0 of 0 0 of 0
Jalin Turner 8 of 16 50% 6 of 13 2 of 2 0 of 1 4 of 11 0 of 0 4 of 5
2 Renato Moicano 7 of 15 46% 6 of 14 1 of 1 0 of 0 6 of 14 1 of 1 0 of 0
Jalin Turner 28 of 51 54% 26 of 47 1 of 3 1 of 1 7 of 12 1 of 1 20 of 38
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 7, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Angelo is confident in Jalin Turner, citing his phenomenal striking, length, and takedown defense. He notes Moicano's BJJ is dangerous but Turner should piece him up and potentially finish. He mentions Turner has never won a decision, so a finish is likely.

"Jaylen Turner is going to be the pick I am pretty confident in him"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Apr 11, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Cody is high on Turner's potential. He notes Turner's length (6'3", 77-inch reach), solid takedown defense (75%), and nasty power. Moicano lacks volume and offensive wrestling; his wins often come by quick submission or low-volume decisions. Cody points out that Moicano was a 145er and Turner is a big lightweight who could even be a middleweight. He believes Turner's power and reach will be too much, and he expects a finish, possibly a first-round knockout. Cody mentions Turner's cardio issues in past fights but thinks Moicano doesn't have the pressure to exploit them.

"Sign me up for Turner to get the Finish."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Apr 12, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Jalin Turner

Connor picks Turner, emphasizing that Moicano's counter-punching and wrestling will not be enough. He notes that Turner is difficult to take down and works well from his back, while Moicano's confidence often breaks when pressured. Connor believes Turner's reach and power will be too much for Moicano to handle over three rounds.

Odds: Turner opened -244, now -230; Moicano opened +185, now +201. Connor mentions the line movement.
"I just think, yeah, I think so. Moikana is not going to have the ability to, he might win a round just on back control or something like that. Yeah, but it's hard to see him really shifting the whole …"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Apr 10, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Daniel Vreeland picks Jalin Turner, citing his improved striking, range management, and takedown defense. He believes Turner's power and length will be too much for Moicano, and that Turner will knock him out. Vreeland notes Moicano's submission threat but doubts his chin can hold up.

wins by KO/TKO
"I think Turner is gonna find a way to land that straight on the button so I'm going Jalin Turner here probably by knockout"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Apr 12, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Renato Moicano

Turner has a striking advantage and power, but Moicano will grab a body lock and drag the fight to the ground. Moicano's BJJ will reign supreme, opening a back take opportunity for a rear-naked choke submission. Moicano pulls off the upset as a +195 underdog.

submission, underdog +195
"I think that will see moano grab that body lock and eventually drag this fight to the ground whereas BJJ should be able to remain reign supreme and I think that will open up a back take opportunity where he …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Apr 11, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Paul agrees, noting Moicano's last performance against Drew Dober was a problem—he got a takedown in round three but did little with it. Paul points out that Moicano's wrestling should have dominated Dober but didn't. He also mentions Turner is a big lightweight, while Moicano moved up from 145. Paul thinks Turner's power will be decisive and expects a finish, possibly a first-round knockout. He notes that Moicano's cardio wasn't great in the Dober fight either.

"I'm with you 100%... Turner is a guy that we like."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 8, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Renato Moicano

The MMA Guru picks Renato Moicano to submit Jalin Turner via rear-naked choke in round one. He notes that Moicano has submission ability and that Turner has been taken down and controlled by grapplers like Mateusz Gamrot. He believes Moicano will find Turner's hips, take his back, and sink in the choke.

rear-naked choke round one
"re could choke round one put your money down this re naked choke round one."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Apr 12, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Jalin Turner

Zane picks Turner confidently, despite disliking his style. He notes that Turner's reach and power make him dangerous early, and Moicano is hittable and prone to losing confidence. Zane argues that Moicano's clinch wrestling will not work against Turner's size and defensive grappling. He expects Turner to knock Moicano out early or win a decision.

Odds: Turner opened -244, now -230; Moicano opened +185, now +201. Zane mentions the line movement.
"I honestly think Moikana might get knocked out pretty early in this fight. Two hittable turners, too, too powerful, too aggressive early."
WIN vs King Green
KO (punches) R1 2:49 · UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan · Dec 02, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jalin Turner 1 33 of 60 55% 33 of 60 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:12
King Green 0 15 of 26 57% 15 of 26 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jalin Turner 1 33 of 60 55% 33 of 60 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:12
King Green 0 15 of 26 57% 15 of 26 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jalin Turner 33 of 60 55% 26 of 48 2 of 4 5 of 8 18 of 41 0 of 0 15 of 19
King Green 15 of 26 57% 5 of 14 3 of 4 7 of 8 14 of 24 1 of 2 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jalin Turner 33 of 60 55% 26 of 48 2 of 4 5 of 8 18 of 41 0 of 0 15 of 19
King Green 15 of 26 57% 5 of 14 3 of 4 7 of 8 14 of 24 1 of 2 0 of 0
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Nov 28, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Big Brady picks Jalin Turner despite short notice, citing his size advantage and danger everywhere. He thinks Turner's reach and height will be a problem for Green, and that Green's hands-down style could get him caught. He expects an early finish but notes cardio concerns if the fight extends. He calls it a step down in competition for Turner.

"give me Jaylen Turner here on short notice to get an early finish"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Nov 29, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Cody is torn but tentatively picks Turner. He acknowledges Turner's weight cut issues and short notice, but thinks Turner is faster, longer, and the better striker. He worries about Turner's cardio in later rounds but believes if Turner minds his distance, he can win. He considers waiting for weigh-ins and possibly betting Green live after the first round.

considering Bobby Green live after first round
"tentatively I'm going to take Jaylen Turner but I am not disagreeing with any of your points I see them all"
LU
Lucrative James Expert Lean picked Nov 30, 2023 (2 days before fight)
King Green

Lucrative James leans towards Bobby Green as a dog, noting that Jalin Turner has never won a decision and has a questionable chin. He believes if Green survives round one, the fight becomes 50-50, with Green having an edge in later rounds. He is not confident but sees value in Green at plus money.

"I don't mind a dog shot on Bobby green"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Nov 30, 2023 (2 days before fight)
King Green

Green is on a two-fight winning streak and has a volume-heavy style that could overwhelm Turner. Turner has lost two in a row and has had weight issues, plus he took this fight on short notice. Green's durability and pressure should allow him to outwork Turner, especially if the fight goes into deep waters. A decision win is predicted.

decision win predicted
"give me Bobby green here and I think he ends up pulling off a decision Victory"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Nov 29, 2023 (3 days before fight)
King Green

Paul already bet Bobby Green at plus money. He cites Green's durability, cardio, and the fact that Turner missed weight last time and is on short notice. He thinks Green can go hard three rounds and that Turner's cardio falls off. He also likes Green round three prop at +2000. He notes Green is historically a slow starter but believes he can take over late.

Bobby Green round three at +2000 considered; already bet Green moneyline at +188
"I already bet Bobby green why well Bobby green was already getting ready for this card he's supposed to take on Dan hooker Dan hooker pulls out Jaylen Turner I mean missed weight last time out at 155 pounds"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Nov 28, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

The MMA Guru picks Jalin Turner, citing his reach advantage, versatility, and ability to chop the legs and body. He believes Bobby Green struggles without a reach advantage and that Turner's dynamic striking will be too much. He expects a decision win for Turner, 30-27.

decision win 30-27
"I'm gonna go Jalin Turner... he's more versatile... he'll chop low, he'll front kick the body, he'll kick the head... I'll say it will be a decision win 30-27."
LOSS vs Dan Hooker
Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez · Jul 08, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Dan Hooker 0 100 of 177 56% 113 of 191 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:18
Jalin Turner 1 125 of 197 63% 172 of 247 0 of 2 0% 1 0 3:09
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Dan Hooker 0 34 of 69 49% 34 of 69 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Jalin Turner 0 38 of 54 70% 39 of 55 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
2 Dan Hooker 0 34 of 60 56% 34 of 60 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Jalin Turner 0 44 of 81 54% 48 of 85 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:16
3 Dan Hooker 0 32 of 48 66% 45 of 62 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:18
Jalin Turner 1 43 of 62 69% 85 of 107 0 of 1 0% 0 0 2:53
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Dan Hooker 100 of 177 56% 63 of 128 30 of 37 7 of 12 78 of 152 18 of 21 4 of 4
Jalin Turner 125 of 197 63% 77 of 139 25 of 32 23 of 26 100 of 157 19 of 31 6 of 9
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Dan Hooker 34 of 69 49% 16 of 47 13 of 14 5 of 8 30 of 64 4 of 5 0 of 0
Jalin Turner 38 of 54 70% 16 of 29 8 of 9 14 of 16 35 of 51 3 of 3 0 of 0
2 Dan Hooker 34 of 60 56% 23 of 44 9 of 12 2 of 4 25 of 51 9 of 9 0 of 0
Jalin Turner 44 of 81 54% 27 of 59 9 of 13 8 of 9 38 of 70 6 of 11 0 of 0
3 Dan Hooker 32 of 48 66% 24 of 37 8 of 11 0 of 0 23 of 37 5 of 7 4 of 4
Jalin Turner 43 of 62 69% 34 of 51 8 of 10 1 of 1 27 of 36 10 of 17 6 of 9
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jul 2, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Angelo is confident in Turner, calling him a 'pretty easy pick'. He notes Turner's excellent boxing, range management, and well-roundedness (3 of last 4 wins by submission). Hooker is durable but Angelo thinks he'll be a step behind. He is only slightly concerned about Hooker turning it into a wrestling match, but believes Turner can handle it. He recommends Turner for parlays.

Could be parlayed
"Jalen's a pretty easy pick for me and he could be parlayed I like Jalen Turner I'm pretty confident in him in this fight for sure"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jul 1, 2023 (7 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Big Brady picks Jalin Turner to win by first-round knockout. He notes that Turner is very dangerous with scary power, and Hooker has been knocked out recently by Michael Chandler and Arnold Allen. He believes Hooker will try to wrestle but doesn't have the takedown game to exploit Turner's takedown defense. He expects a striking match where Turner finishes Hooker early. He mentions that Turner is five years younger and more in his prime.

first round knockout
"I'm taking Jaylen Turner to win this fight I'll say first round knockout win for Jalen Turner"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Jul 5, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Cody picks Turner but is hesitant at -260. He thinks Turner's length and power will be too much for Hooker, who has taken a lot of damage. He notes Hooker's durability may be fading. He considers the under 1.5 rounds but doesn't feel great about it. He mentions Turner's cardio issues in the past but expects an early knockout.

Under 1.5 rounds (+100), Turner by KO/TKO
"I think Jalen Turner Sparks him but minus 260 I'll admit you got way more experience down for Dan hooker"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Jul 6, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Connor picks Turner, emphasizing that Hooker's game relies on being the taller fighter with reach, which he won't have here. He notes that Turner's pressure and collar-tie game will be effective, and that Hooker's slow starts and reactive style play into Turner's hands. Connor sees Turner as younger, faster, and more powerful, making this a bad matchup for Hooker.

"I just don't really know how Dan Hooker's game operates as the shorter man. I just think it's gonna be not good."
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jul 6, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Daniel Levi picks Turner, noting that he has improved his range management and defense, and that Hooker has taken too much damage throughout his career. Levi points out that Hooker will be the shorter man for the first time, facing a three-inch reach disadvantage. He acknowledges that the minus-260 price is high but believes Turner is catching Hooker at the right time. Levi also mentions that Turner has been training outside his comfort zone, including in Abu Dhabi with Khamzat Chimaev, which shows his dedication to improvement.

"I'll probably take Jill attorney also I would definitely like to wait and let the odds drop a little more though."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Jul 8, 2023 (fight day)
Jalin Turner

James picks Jalin Turner to win by knockout. He notes Turner is on an upward trajectory while Hooker is on a downward one. He praises Turner's improved speed, accuracy, and range management. He acknowledges Turner's chin is questionable and Hooker could land, but thinks Hooker will have to endure too much punishment. He also mentions Turner missed weight but doesn't think it was intentional.

Jalin Turner wins by KO
"my prediction is Jalen by knockout in this fight"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jul 6, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Turner has dangerous striking and a strong submission game, while Hooker is hittable and has durability concerns. Hooker may have a technical striking advantage and output, but Turner's power and ability to club and sub will eventually catch Hooker. Fight doesn't go to decision is the favorite spot.

fight doesn't go to decision
"I'm going to go Jalen Turner Jalen Turner probably by club and sub but I think fight doesn't go to decision is my favorite spot in this fight."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jul 5, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Paul picks Turner but struggles with the price. He notes Hooker's durability has declined after many wars. He thinks Turner likely finishes him early but doesn't see value at -260. He would consider the under 1.5 rounds but isn't confident. He mentions Hooker's size and experience as potential factors.

Under 1.5 rounds (+100)
"I'm gonna pick Jalen Turner but I don't really think there's much meat on the bone to uh to be batting him"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 3, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

The MMA Guru picks Jalin Turner to win by second-round TKO. He criticizes Hooker's lack of head movement and declining chin, noting that Turner has a similar reach and will land clean shots. He believes Turner's patience and power will overwhelm Hooker, who has shown slower reaction times recently.

wins by TKO in the second round
"I reckon he is going to win this one by TKO in the second round"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Jul 6, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Zane picks Turner, citing his size, speed, and pressure. He notes that Hooker struggles when faced with bigger, more determined fighters who march him down, as seen against Arnold Allen and Michael Chandler. Zane believes Turner's pressure and power will make Hooker uncomfortable, and that Hooker's game as the shorter man is untested and likely to fail.

"I started watching tape and I'm like, you know what, Jalen Turner is just gonna walk away with this, I think."
LOSS vs Mateusz Gamrot
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane · Mar 04, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Mateusz Gamrot 0 29 of 42 69% 89 of 109 4 of 12 33% 0 0 6:52
Jalin Turner 1 40 of 97 41% 62 of 119 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:32
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Mateusz Gamrot 0 9 of 14 64% 14 of 22 2 of 2 100% 0 0 2:26
Jalin Turner 1 12 of 31 38% 23 of 42 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:24
2 Mateusz Gamrot 0 13 of 17 76% 60 of 66 1 of 3 33% 0 0 1:35
Jalin Turner 0 18 of 48 37% 19 of 49 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:08
3 Mateusz Gamrot 0 7 of 11 63% 15 of 21 1 of 7 14% 0 0 2:51
Jalin Turner 0 10 of 18 55% 20 of 28 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Mateusz Gamrot 29 of 42 69% 18 of 30 2 of 3 9 of 9 21 of 32 2 of 2 6 of 8
Jalin Turner 40 of 97 41% 23 of 72 14 of 22 3 of 3 33 of 90 4 of 4 3 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Mateusz Gamrot 9 of 14 64% 4 of 8 0 of 1 5 of 5 6 of 11 2 of 2 1 of 1
Jalin Turner 12 of 31 38% 8 of 24 4 of 7 0 of 0 9 of 28 2 of 2 1 of 1
2 Mateusz Gamrot 13 of 17 76% 7 of 11 2 of 2 4 of 4 11 of 15 0 of 0 2 of 2
Jalin Turner 18 of 48 37% 11 of 37 4 of 8 3 of 3 16 of 46 1 of 1 1 of 1
3 Mateusz Gamrot 7 of 11 63% 7 of 11 0 of 0 0 of 0 4 of 6 0 of 0 3 of 5
Jalin Turner 10 of 18 55% 4 of 11 6 of 7 0 of 0 8 of 16 1 of 1 1 of 1
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Mateusz Gamrot

Angelo is confident in Mateusz Gamrot, citing his relentless wrestling, cardio, and ability to get takedowns. He notes that Jalin Turner has been taken down by lesser wrestlers and that Gamrot's speed and ankle picks will be too much. Angelo has a moneyline bet on Gamrot at -190.

"I still think gamron's gonna win this fight"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Feb 27, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Mateusz Gamrot

Big Brady picks Mateusz Gamrot, citing his wrestling machine style with high takedown volume. He notes Turner's takedown defense is not elite and Gamrot has the cardio to attempt many takedowns. He predicts a decision win for Gamrot, though he acknowledges Turner's power and submission threat.

"I'm gonna take matteus gamer out to win this fight I'm gonna take him to win this fight I'll say bye decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Mar 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Cody is tempted by Turner as an underdog. He sees a path for Turner if he can keep the fight standing and use his reach. He notes Gamrot's wrestling is elite but that he has been in close fights and can fatigue. He says if he takes Turner, he'll be the PRP pick.

Would be the PRP pick if he goes with Turner
"I'm super tempted to pull the underdog trigger man"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Lean picked Mar 2, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Mateusz Gamrot

Connor leans Gamrot, citing his relentless wrestling, cardio, and scrambling ability. He notes Turner's dangerous striking and guillotine threats, but believes Gamrot's takedowns and top control will neutralize Turner's offense. He mentions Turner's tendency to play guard rather than explode up, which may allow Gamrot to hold him down. However, he acknowledges Turner's one-shot knockout power makes this risky.

Mentions Gamrot opened -240, now -217; Turner +205 to +176.
"I do think Gamrot is actually going to finally get some top time in this fight."
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Confident picked Mar 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Mateusz Gamrot

Jacob picks Mateusz Gamrot, praising his relentless pressure and unique ankle pick takedowns. He believes Turner will not be able to defend the takedowns and that Gamrot will drown him. Jacob has hedges with Turner by knockout but is confident in Gamrot.

Jalin Turner by knockout (hedge)
"gameron is just so so relentless he gets better as the fights go on as well he is just going to drown this kid Jalen"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Feb 27, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Mateusz Gamrot

Gamrot is a high-level scrambler and wrestler who wants to drag fights to the ground. Turner is dangerous with submissions but has questionable takedown defense and struggles off his back. Gamrot will secure takedowns and grind out a decision victory.

"I think the expertise the the experience and the scrambling ability of gamra will keep him safe again against a dangerous finishing prowess of Jalen Turner and I think that we'll see gamrod start to take over the longer that …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Mar 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Mateusz Gamrot

Paul picks Gamrot but is cautious. He thinks Gamrot's wrestling will be enough to secure takedowns and win rounds, but he has questions about Turner's cardio and reach. He expects a close fight and is not confident in the pick.

"I'm gonna pick gamrat but uh another fight that I'm you know very cautious about"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Feb 27, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Mateusz Gamrot

The MMA Guru picks Mateusz Gamrot, citing Turner's loss to Matt Frevola via grappling. He believes Gamrot can implement a wrestling-heavy game plan and win a 30-27 decision, noting Turner's preparation for a striker.

"I've got to go with Matthias gamrot here over Jalen Turner... I think gamrock's gonna get this one done using his grappling to a 30-27 unanimous decision."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Lean picked Mar 2, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Mateusz Gamrot

Zane also leans Gamrot, emphasizing his toughness and wrestling. He notes Turner's danger in transitions and his ability to land fight-ending strikes, but believes Gamrot's pressure and scrambling will wear Turner down. He points out that Turner's takedown defense is inconsistent and that Gamrot's low single may bypass Turner's guillotine attempts.

"This is a better fight for Gamrot than it is for Turner."
WIN vs Brad Riddell
Submission (guillotine choke) R1 0:45 · UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier · Jul 02, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jalin Turner 0 2 of 3 66% 2 of 3 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Brad Riddell 0 3 of 5 60% 3 of 5 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:13
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jalin Turner 0 2 of 3 66% 2 of 3 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Brad Riddell 0 3 of 5 60% 3 of 5 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:13
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jalin Turner 2 of 3 66% 0 of 1 0 of 0 2 of 2 2 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brad Riddell 3 of 5 60% 1 of 2 1 of 2 1 of 1 3 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jalin Turner 2 of 3 66% 0 of 1 0 of 0 2 of 2 2 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0
Brad Riddell 3 of 5 60% 1 of 2 1 of 2 1 of 1 3 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jun 26, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Angelo picks Jalin Turner, citing his length, raw power, and superior grappling. He notes that Turner mixes in kicks well and has higher volume and takedown accuracy than Riddell. He believes Riddell may be more technically sound but Turner's physical advantages will prevail.

Moneyline bet at -119
"I got a moneyline bet on jalen turner at minus 119"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 28, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Big Brady is confident in Jalin Turner, citing his massive size advantage (8-inch height, 4-inch reach) and 100% finish rate. He believes Turner's length and power will be too much for Brad Riddell, despite Turner's poor striking defense. He predicts a first-round finish.

Turner by first round finish
"i think jalen turner wins this fight and does it inside the distance"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Jun 29, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Brad Riddell

Cody thinks Riddell is a slow starter but has great cardio and technical kickboxing. He expects Turner to win the first round but tire, allowing Riddell to take over. He recommends betting Riddell live after the first round for a better price.

Riddell by decision
"I'm gonna go with Rodell Riddell by decision"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Jun 30, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Daniel Levi leans toward Jalin Turner, citing his impressive improvements and physical attributes (6'3" with 77" reach). He notes Turner's variety of strikes and submission threat, and believes he is ready to usher out the old guard. However, he acknowledges that Brad Riddell is a world champion kickboxer and that the fight is a tough call. He considers the value on Riddell at +125 but ultimately leans Turner without placing a bet.

Value on Riddell at +125; no bet placed.
"my heart is telling me jalen because of the improvements... i don't know, lean turner"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jul 1, 2022 (1 day before fight)
Jalin Turner

Turner has length, speed, and creativity. He uses his lead right hook effectively from southpaw. Riddell needs to close distance to land, but Turner can counter him. Turner's cardio is a concern if the fight goes long, but he likely finishes early. The submission prop at +700 is good value.

Turner by submission at +700
"i think that turner clips riddell early club and subs him"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jun 29, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Brad Riddell

Paul is waiting for a better price on Riddell, possibly +150 or more. He likes Riddell's durability and pressure, and thinks he can win if he survives the first round. He plans to bet live.

"I'll probably end up with some money on Brad Riddell"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 27, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

The MMA Guru picks Jalin Turner to win by TKO, citing his massive height and reach advantage at lightweight (6'3" with 75.5" reach). He notes Turner's power and unorthodox striking, and that Brad Riddell has been hurt in fights before. He expects Turner to hurt Riddell in the late second round and finish him with a flurry of strikes.

TKO in round 2
"i'm going to go if jalen turner getting this one done"
TKO (punches) R2 0:46 · UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal · Mar 05, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jalin Turner 1 52 of 111 46% 53 of 112 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:02
Jamie Mullarkey 0 35 of 59 59% 45 of 70 1 of 3 33% 0 0 1:31
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jalin Turner 0 39 of 87 44% 40 of 88 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:00
Jamie Mullarkey 0 33 of 53 62% 43 of 64 1 of 3 33% 0 0 1:31
2 Jalin Turner 1 13 of 24 54% 13 of 24 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Jamie Mullarkey 0 2 of 6 33% 2 of 6 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jalin Turner 52 of 111 46% 34 of 86 17 of 23 1 of 2 44 of 96 4 of 5 4 of 10
Jamie Mullarkey 35 of 59 59% 22 of 41 7 of 12 6 of 6 30 of 53 2 of 2 3 of 4
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jalin Turner 39 of 87 44% 24 of 65 15 of 21 0 of 1 35 of 82 4 of 5 0 of 0
Jamie Mullarkey 33 of 53 62% 20 of 37 7 of 10 6 of 6 28 of 47 2 of 2 3 of 4
2 Jalin Turner 13 of 24 54% 10 of 21 2 of 2 1 of 1 9 of 14 0 of 0 4 of 10
Jamie Mullarkey 2 of 6 33% 2 of 4 0 of 2 0 of 0 2 of 6 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Feb 25, 2022 (8 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Angelo picks Jalin Turner, believing his volume and accuracy will overcome Mullarkey's takedowns. He notes Turner has never won a decision but thinks he can get his first here. He mentions Mullarkey's recent striking success but thinks Turner is the better striker. He also plans to bet over 1.5 rounds if the line drops.

over 1.5 rounds if line drops
"i'm actually gonna go with jalen here because i think his volume and accuracy will make up for any takedowns that malarkey gets"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Feb 28, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Big Brady picks Jalin Turner to win by knockout in the first or second round. He highlights Turner's size and reach advantage for lightweight, as well as his power and well-rounded skills. Brady notes that Mullarkey has poor striking defense and may struggle with Turner's length. He also thinks Turner is the better grappler and could submit Mullarkey if the fight goes to the mat. Brady acknowledges Mullarkey's toughness but believes Turner's skill set is superior.

Turner by knockout in round 1 or 2
"i like jalen turner to win this fight i'm gonna take him to win by i'll say knockout in the first or second round"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Mar 2, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Cody sees Turner's upside as higher, with crazy power, length, and technical striking. He notes Turner's grappling improvement but questions his cardio beyond 8 minutes. Cody bet the under in this fight, expecting an early finish, and leans Turner but is not fully confident.

Bet under 1.5 rounds at plus money (exact odds not specified)
"i did throw some money on the under in this fight"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Mar 3, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Daniel Levi picks Jalin Turner to knock out Jamie Mullarkey. He highlights Turner's long reach and range tools, and believes Turner's composure and distance management have improved. He notes that Mullarkey is tough but gets hit too much, and Turner's size and weapons (knees, kicks, hands) will be too much. He thinks Turner will finish Mullarkey, possibly by knockout.

"i actually think he comes out here and knocks out uh the very tough jamie malarkey"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 2, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Jalin Turner

Turner has improved his grappling and killer instinct, as seen in his recent wins. Mullarkey is durable and has a good clinch game, but Turner's length and kickboxing from the outside should be key. Turner can nullify Mullarkey's takedowns and get back to striking. Mullarkey's only path is a big punch or relentless grappling, but Turner's growth makes him the pick.

"i'm gonna go jalen turner uh and i'm gonna take him to win this fight via decision uh stuff and takedowns uh nullifying the clinch and just getting his game off from the outside with his kickboxing"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Mar 2, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Jamie Mullarkey

Paul argues Mullarkey is a live underdog with great cardio, toughness, and pressure. He notes Turner's wins are over low-level opponents and he struggled against the one wrestler he faced (Matt Frevola). Paul believes Mullarkey will weather Turner's early speed and take over in rounds 2 and 3 with grinding wrestling and pace, similar to his win over Devonte Smith.

"i'm going to go with jamie i think it's another live underdog spot"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Feb 28, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Jamie Mullarkey

The MMA Guru picks Jamie Mullarkey as an underdog over Jalin Turner, citing Mullarkey's improvement since training with Alexander Volkanovski. He believes pressure fighters do well against Turner, referencing the close Matt Frevola fight. He predicts Mullarkey will lose the first round but use his toughness and body shots to finish Turner in the third round via TKO against the cage. He notes Turner's long torso makes him vulnerable to body shots.

underdog pick, method: TKO, round: 3
"i'm going to call a third round tko for him against the cage finishing off jalen turner"