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Age 36
Height 5' 7"
Reach 71.0"
Weight 125 lbs.
Stance Switch
Age 36
Height 5' 6"
Reach 68.0"
Weight 125 lbs.
Stance Southpaw
Career Averages - Malcolm Gordon
2.5 SLpM
45.0% Str. Acc.
2.0 SApM
43.0% Str. Def.
1.72 TD Avg
35.0% TD Acc.
26.0% TD Def.
1.0 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Francisco Figueiredo
2.04 SLpM
61.0% Str. Acc.
2.59 SApM
61.0% Str. Def.
2.51 TD Avg
75.0% TD Acc.
76.0% TD Def.
0.4 Sub. Avg
Malcolm Gordon
Moneyline
BetWay +260
KO/TKO
BetRivers +1200
Submission
FanDuel +850
Decision
BetRivers +650
Francisco Figueiredo
Moneyline
FanDuel -275
KO/TKO
BetRivers +150
Submission
FanDuel +550
Decision
FanDuel +320
Malcolm Gordon - Fight History
LOSS vs Jimmy Flick
Submission (arm-triangle choke) R2 1:17 · UFC 297: Strickland vs. du Plessis · Jan 20, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jimmy Flick 0 37 of 70 52% 74 of 116 1 of 1 100% 1 0 4:13
Malcolm Gordon 0 3 of 7 42% 7 of 11 1 of 4 25% 4 0 1:07
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jimmy Flick 0 19 of 39 48% 55 of 84 1 of 1 100% 1 0 4:13
Malcolm Gordon 0 0 of 2 0% 4 of 6 0 of 3 0% 2 0 0:28
2 Jimmy Flick 0 18 of 31 58% 19 of 32 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Malcolm Gordon 0 3 of 5 60% 3 of 5 1 of 1 100% 2 0 0:39
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jimmy Flick 37 of 70 52% 35 of 67 2 of 3 0 of 0 18 of 41 5 of 5 14 of 24
Malcolm Gordon 3 of 7 42% 2 of 5 0 of 1 1 of 1 3 of 7 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jimmy Flick 19 of 39 48% 18 of 37 1 of 2 0 of 0 3 of 13 2 of 2 14 of 24
Malcolm Gordon 0 of 2 0% 0 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Jimmy Flick 18 of 31 58% 17 of 30 1 of 1 0 of 0 15 of 28 3 of 3 0 of 0
Malcolm Gordon 3 of 5 60% 2 of 3 0 of 1 1 of 1 3 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Jan 14, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Jimmy Flick

Angelo sees both fighters as chinny grapplers with poor takedown defense and mediocre takedown offense. He believes Flick is the more dangerous grappler and that if Flick can get past Gordon's 9% takedown defense, he will have a significant advantage. However, he calls the fight super close and advises not betting on it due to too many variables.

Do not bet on this fight
"I will ever so slightly lean flick here and that is only based off the grappling"
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Jan 15, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Jimmy Flick

Big Brady picks Jimmy Flick despite acknowledging both fighters have terrible durability. He notes Flick's wrestling looked better than expected in past fights and believes Flick is the better grappler against Malcolm Gordon's 9% takedown defense. However, he expresses major concerns about Flick's mentality after a retirement and two knockout losses. He says he is not betting Flick but predicts a first-round submission.

first round submission
"give me flick to go out there and sub Malcolm Gordon in the first round"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jan 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Jimmy Flick

Cody picks Flick as an underdog, citing his wrestling advantage and Gordon's 9% takedown defense. He believes Flick will take Gordon down and submit him or control the fight. He notes Flick's motivation and improved cardio.

Flick by submission at +345
"I think this is a Jimmy flick pick... flick by submission is live."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert picked Jan 16, 2024 (4 days before fight)

Daniel Vreeland refuses to pick a winner, calling both fighters fragile and untrustworthy at the UFC level. He notes both have no chins and are black belts who can submit each other, but he does not trust either. He advises against betting on this fight.

"I don't even want to pick this fight I don't even want to watch this fight"
LU
Lucrative James Expert picked Feb 6, 2025 (fight day)

This fight is not discussed in the transcript. The host does not mention Flick vs Gordon.

MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Jan 15, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Jimmy Flick

I'm leaning with the underdog Jimmy Flick here. I don't think Gordon provides enough issues on the feet for Flick, and it's just a matter of time before the fight hits the mat. Even though Gordon might think he has the advantage there, I think Flick is a little too crafty for him and should get the better of him on the mat. I expect a submission finish within the first two rounds.

submission finish, inside first two rounds, plus 110 underdog
"I'm actually going to lean with the underdog ever so slightly here with Jimmy flick"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jan 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Malcolm Gordon

Paul picks Gordon but is not confident, noting his chin issues and lack of knockout power. He thinks Gordon's striking and jiu-jitsu should be enough, but he won't bet the -190. He acknowledges Flick's grappling threat.

"Malcolm Gordon will be the pick for me... I ain't betting Gordon as a chalk favorite."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 15, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Malcolm Gordon

The MMA Guru leans towards Malcolm Gordon due to physicality and reach advantages at flyweight. He notes Gordon's straight punches and ability to keep the fight standing as key factors. He acknowledges Gordon's chinny nature but believes his competition level is higher than Flick's. He predicts a TKO in the second round via straight punches.

TKO in round 2
"I am leaning towards Malcolm Gordon here over Jimmy flick for multiple reasons one little bit of a physicality Advantage at flyweight over Jimmy flick in my opinion two re Advantage at flyweight he's got three inches of reach over …"
LOSS vs Jake Hadley
TKO (punches) R1 1:01 · UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 · Mar 18, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jake Hadley 1 10 of 21 47% 13 of 24 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:04
Malcolm Gordon 0 3 of 15 20% 3 of 15 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jake Hadley 1 10 of 21 47% 13 of 24 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:04
Malcolm Gordon 0 3 of 15 20% 3 of 15 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jake Hadley 10 of 21 47% 7 of 18 2 of 2 1 of 1 5 of 15 0 of 0 5 of 6
Malcolm Gordon 3 of 15 20% 1 of 13 0 of 0 2 of 2 3 of 15 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jake Hadley 10 of 21 47% 7 of 18 2 of 2 1 of 1 5 of 15 0 of 0 5 of 6
Malcolm Gordon 3 of 15 20% 1 of 13 0 of 0 2 of 2 3 of 15 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Jake Hadley

Angelo is confident Jake Hadley wins and thinks the odds should be wider. He notes Hadley has solid boxing and aggressive BJJ, while Malcolm Gordon is chinny and gets finished. He thinks Gordon's performance against Makayev is misleading because Makayev is not dangerous. He expects Hadley to beat Gordon up on the feet and survive any submission attempts.

"I think Jake Hadley should be like a minus 500 favorite a minus 600 favorite I think Malcolm Gordon is very good the problem is he's chinny he gets submitted."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Mar 14, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Jake Hadley

Big Brady picks Jake Hadley, citing Malcolm Gordon's poor durability (all losses inside distance) and 9% takedown defense. He notes Hadley's takedown defense is a concern (37%), but believes Hadley can finish via KO or submission. He predicts a second-round submission, but acknowledges Gordon is a solid fighter otherwise.

"I like Hadley to win this fight obviously he's a big favorite I think he gets it done"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Jake Hadley

Cody picks Hadley, citing his significant advantages in boxing and wrestling. He notes Gordon has durability issues and has been submitted recently. He thinks Hadley can dictate where the fight goes and will likely finish Gordon by knockout or submission. He says Hadley is more refined and has beaten better competition.

"Hadley's gonna rough him up man this kid's pretty solid... I think this has got all the makers for good coming a party for him"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Mar 16, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Jake Hadley

Connor picks Hadley, citing Gordon's severe durability issues. He notes that Gordon's aggressive style leaves him open to counters, and Hadley has the chin to absorb punishment and keep fighting. Connor believes Hadley's pressure and volume will eventually break Gordon, who has a history of getting knocked out.

"I'm pretty much never going to pick Malcolm Gordon because the durability issues are just too stark."
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Hesitant picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Jake Hadley

Jacob thinks Jake Hadley is the better fighter and should win, but he is worried about Malcolm Gordon's wildness and aggression. He notes Gordon goes out on his shield and takes chances, which could lead to a submission or scramble that catches Hadley. He has Hadley in a parlay but is a bit worried about it.

in a parlay
"I have been a parlay and I'm a little bit worried about it."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 13, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Jake Hadley

Hadley has crisp boxing and a dangerous submission game, as shown in his last win over Candelario. Gordon is a BJJ black belt but his striking is uncomfortable and he crashes the pocket recklessly to get takedowns. Hadley is the better striker and grappler, and should be able to dictate where the fight goes. A finish inside the distance is likely, either by knockout or club-and-sub.

inside the distance
"Jake Hadley by whatever way he wants I'm going to call it via club and sub"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Jake Hadley

Paul picks Hadley but is more interested in the plus money on fight goes to decision. He notes Hadley hasn't shown huge power and Gordon is durable enough to go the distance. He likes Hadley by decision at plus 400 and thinks it could grow to plus 500. He says Hadley at home should get the nod in a close fight.

Jake Hadley by decision (plus 400)
"I'm kind of more interested in taking like the plus money side of like fight goes to the to decision in this fight I think Hadley wins"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 13, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Jake Hadley

The MMA Guru picks Jake Hadley to win by TKO or submission, praising his composure and improvement since his debut. He notes Gordon's chin is suspect and Hadley has the striking and grappling advantage. He predicts Hadley will pressure Gordon, hurt him on the feet, and potentially latch on a rear-naked choke after dropping him.

Hadley wins by TKO or submission
"I'm gonna side with Jake Hadley here I think he'll be able to get this one done by TKO as well on the feet"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Mar 16, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Jake Hadley

Zane also picks Hadley, agreeing that Gordon's chin is a fatal flaw. He notes that Hadley is hittable but durable, and his aggressive style will create opportunities. Zane points out that Gordon's only UFC win came against a fading opponent, and he is always in danger of getting finished.

"I'll take Hadley as well."
LOSS vs Muhammad Mokaev
Submission (armbar) R3 4:26 · UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev · Oct 22, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Muhammad Mokaev 0 21 of 30 70% 119 of 130 6 of 7 85% 1 0 10:18
Malcolm Gordon 0 17 of 38 44% 38 of 62 1 of 1 100% 1 1 2:49
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Muhammad Mokaev 0 12 of 16 75% 52 of 57 2 of 3 66% 0 0 4:20
Malcolm Gordon 0 3 of 13 23% 6 of 16 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:10
2 Muhammad Mokaev 0 9 of 14 64% 25 of 30 2 of 2 100% 0 0 3:06
Malcolm Gordon 0 6 of 15 40% 14 of 26 0 of 0 --- 1 1 1:14
3 Muhammad Mokaev 0 0 of 0 --- 42 of 43 2 of 2 100% 1 0 2:52
Malcolm Gordon 0 8 of 10 80% 18 of 20 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:25
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Muhammad Mokaev 21 of 30 70% 13 of 22 8 of 8 0 of 0 9 of 18 0 of 0 12 of 12
Malcolm Gordon 17 of 38 44% 15 of 35 2 of 2 0 of 1 5 of 26 5 of 5 7 of 7
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Muhammad Mokaev 12 of 16 75% 7 of 11 5 of 5 0 of 0 8 of 12 0 of 0 4 of 4
Malcolm Gordon 3 of 13 23% 1 of 11 2 of 2 0 of 0 3 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Muhammad Mokaev 9 of 14 64% 6 of 11 3 of 3 0 of 0 1 of 6 0 of 0 8 of 8
Malcolm Gordon 6 of 15 40% 6 of 14 0 of 0 0 of 1 2 of 11 0 of 0 4 of 4
3 Muhammad Mokaev 0 of 0 --- 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0
Malcolm Gordon 8 of 10 80% 8 of 10 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 2 5 of 5 3 of 3
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Oct 16, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Muhammad Mokaev

Angelo picks Muhammad Mokaev as the largest favorite on the card, citing his non-stop wrestling pace and Malcolm Gordon's 0% takedown defense. He notes Mokaev's insane cardio and pressure, but also points out that Mokaev struggles to hold opponents down. He mentions that Gordon has a BJJ black belt but doesn't think it will matter.

Mokaev over 3.5 takedowns (implied from discussion of BetOnline props)
"Muhammad makayev is the largest favorite on this card and he should be his non-stop wrestling pace is going to be too much for Malcolm"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lock picked Oct 17, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Muhammad Mokaev

Big Brady is extremely confident in Mokaev, calling him the biggest favorite on the card. He highlights Gordon's poor chin (knocked out four times, finished in all five losses) and zero percent takedown defense. He believes Mokaev can win by knockout or submission, predicting a first-round finish, likely by knockout on the feet.

first round finish
"I think mccove runs through Malcolm Gordon and I think he does it less than in less than five minutes I think he does it in the very first round"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Oct 19, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Muhammad Mokaev

Cody is confident in Mokaev, noting his youth and improvement. He thinks Mokaev's wrestling and submission game will be too much for Gordon, who has durability issues. Cody expects a finish, likely by TKO or submission in the first or second round.

Mokaev over 2 takedowns (PrizePicks)
"I gotta go in the same boat here uh I'm not the biggest mokai of guy but... Makaya I feel like the best time to catch him was probably early"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Oct 17, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Muhammad Mokaev

Daniel Levi picks Muhammad Mokaev to win dominantly, possibly by knockout. He is impressed by Mokaev's record-setting takedown performance and finishing ability. Levi questions Malcolm Gordon's chin and heart, noting Gordon has been finished before and made mistakes. He thinks Mokaev can win by any method he chooses.

"I think Muhammad Makaya was going to come out here and I think it's gonna brutally knock him out"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Oct 18, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Muhammad Mokaev

Mokaev has relentless wrestling and cardio, as shown against Charles Johnson. Gordon's best path is grappling, but Mokaev is safe with his jiu-jitsu and can dominate on top. Gordon is less durable than Johnson, so Mokaev inside the distance is a strong play. The under 1.5 rounds is also appealing.

Mokaev inside the distance at -200; under 1.5 rounds at -105
"I do think that mokai will go out there and run through Malcolm Gordon relatively easy in this fight so uh mokai inside the distance minus 200 I think it's it's worthy of it honestly"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Oct 19, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Muhammad Mokaev

Paul is confident in Mokaev, noting Gordon's poor chin and durability. He thinks Mokaev will spam takedowns and finish. Paul likes the TKO prop at +260 to +280.

Mokaev wins by TKO (+260 to +280)
"if I were to bet anything it would probably be he finds that chin the chin that we've seen be issues for Malcolm Gordon"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 17, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Muhammad Mokaev

The MMA Guru confidently picks Muhammad Mokaev to win by first-round TKO. He believes Mokaev will establish dominant grappling early, threaten submissions, and then switch to striking when Gordon is hesitant defending takedowns, landing a TKO. He questions Gordon's chin and expects a quick finish.

first round TKO
"I think we're going to see a first round TKO win from Mohammed makayev"
WIN vs Denys Bondar
TKO (arm injury) R1 1:22 · UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland · Feb 05, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Malcolm Gordon 0 3 of 11 27% 6 of 15 1 of 1 100% 1 1 0:15
Denys Bondar 0 4 of 5 80% 4 of 5 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:37
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Malcolm Gordon 0 3 of 11 27% 6 of 15 1 of 1 100% 1 1 0:15
Denys Bondar 0 4 of 5 80% 4 of 5 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:37
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Malcolm Gordon 3 of 11 27% 3 of 11 0 of 0 0 of 0 3 of 11 0 of 0 0 of 0
Denys Bondar 4 of 5 80% 2 of 3 0 of 0 2 of 2 4 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Malcolm Gordon 3 of 11 27% 3 of 11 0 of 0 0 of 0 3 of 11 0 of 0 0 of 0
Denys Bondar 4 of 5 80% 2 of 3 0 of 0 2 of 2 4 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jan 30, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Denys Bondar

Angelo picks Denys Bondar for his wild, aggressive style and offensive wrestling. He notes Bondar's wild punches and old-school slams, while Gordon has a suspect chin and low takedown accuracy. Despite Gordon's speed and technique advantage on the feet, Bondar's power and wrestling should secure the win.

"dennis bodnar is the absolute pick here i think gordon's gonna have a speed advantage and honestly a technique advantage on the feet as well but badner's wild punches that the power comes from the craziness and his just very …"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Feb 2, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Denys Bondar

Cody agrees with Paul, noting that Bondar has better wrestling and cardio, and Gordon has a weak chin. He thinks Bondar will take him down and grind him out or knock him out. He is confident Bondar wins and likes the round one prop.

Bondar wins in round one (+275)
"bondar round one"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Feb 3, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Denys Bondar

Daniel Levi picks Denys Bondar, citing his devastating ground and pound, forward pressure, and dog mentality. He questions Malcolm Gordon's chin and mental toughness, noting that Gordon folds when put in bad spots. Levi acknowledges Bondar's competition level is questionable but likes his skills and progression. He expects Bondar to win his UFC debut, likely by finish.

"give me uh denny's bonder to come out here and win his ufc debut and most likely get a finish"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Feb 3, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Denys Bondar

Lock of the Night picks Bondar, citing his grappling advantage and Gordon's fragility. He expects Bondar to take the fight to the ground and finish. He likes Bondar inside the distance at +100.

Bondar inside the distance +100
"i'm gonna go up on there my favorite prop on it and i might actually sprinkle a little bit on it myself is bonder inside the distance at plus 100"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Feb 2, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Denys Bondar

Paul thinks Bondar is being set up for a win. He notes that Gordon has a weak chin and has been knocked out multiple times. Bondar has power and good wrestling. He is confident Bondar wins, likely by knockout in round one.

Bondar wins in round one (+275)
"dennis bondar looks like the kind of guy i want to get into business with"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 31, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Denys Bondar

The MMA Guru picks Denys Bondar, citing Malcolm Gordon's weak chin and poor grappling defense. He notes Bondar has a grappling advantage and predicts a submission win by rear-naked choke in the second round. He references Gordon's previous loss to Amir Albazi via triangle choke as evidence of his vulnerability on the ground.

submission, round 2, rear-naked choke
"i'm gonna go dennis bonder i think he's got a grappling advantage... i will see a submission win for dennis bonder in the second round route by real naked choke"
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moises · Jul 17, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Malcolm Gordon 0 28 of 45 62% 52 of 70 2 of 2 100% 0 1 4:15
Francisco Figueiredo 0 46 of 84 54% 100 of 145 2 of 11 18% 0 0 6:01
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Malcolm Gordon 0 6 of 8 75% 16 of 19 0 of 0 --- 0 1 2:46
Francisco Figueiredo 0 15 of 20 75% 34 of 40 1 of 4 25% 0 0 1:48
2 Malcolm Gordon 0 20 of 34 58% 20 of 34 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:15
Francisco Figueiredo 0 22 of 55 40% 26 of 59 1 of 6 16% 0 0 0:47
3 Malcolm Gordon 0 2 of 3 66% 16 of 17 2 of 2 100% 0 0 1:14
Francisco Figueiredo 0 9 of 9 100% 40 of 46 0 of 1 0% 0 0 3:26
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Malcolm Gordon 28 of 45 62% 16 of 30 7 of 10 5 of 5 18 of 32 4 of 5 6 of 8
Francisco Figueiredo 46 of 84 54% 40 of 78 2 of 2 4 of 4 22 of 54 5 of 7 19 of 23
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Malcolm Gordon 6 of 8 75% 4 of 6 2 of 2 0 of 0 1 of 2 1 of 1 4 of 5
Francisco Figueiredo 15 of 20 75% 11 of 16 2 of 2 2 of 2 3 of 4 2 of 2 10 of 14
2 Malcolm Gordon 20 of 34 58% 10 of 21 5 of 8 5 of 5 17 of 30 3 of 4 0 of 0
Francisco Figueiredo 22 of 55 40% 21 of 54 0 of 0 1 of 1 18 of 49 3 of 5 1 of 1
3 Malcolm Gordon 2 of 3 66% 2 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 2 of 3
Francisco Figueiredo 9 of 9 100% 8 of 8 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 1 0 of 0 8 of 8
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 14, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Francisco Figueiredo

Cody is confident in Francisco Figueiredo, but he prefers prop bets. He has placed bets on Figueiredo inside the distance and under 2.5 rounds, citing Malcolm Gordon's poor chin and durability issues. He acknowledges Figueiredo's lack of power but believes Gordon's susceptibility to getting knocked out makes this a good prop play.

Figueiredo inside the distance (+125), under 2.5 rounds (-125)
"I took figareto inside the distance plus 125 and i got figurator gordon under two and a half minus 125."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 14, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Francisco Figueiredo

Paul picks Francisco Figueiredo, but he is not high on him. He notes that Malcolm Gordon cannot take a punch and has been knocked out by lesser fighters. He thinks Figueiredo just needs to land one clean shot to win, but he also acknowledges that Gordon could have success if the fight stays standing. Ultimately, he goes with Figueiredo.

"I'm gonna have to go figure rado."
LOSS vs Sumudaerji
KO (punches) R1 0:44 · UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark · Nov 28, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Sumudaerji 1 9 of 18 50% 9 of 18 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Malcolm Gordon 0 0 of 6 0% 0 of 6 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Sumudaerji 1 9 of 18 50% 9 of 18 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Malcolm Gordon 0 0 of 6 0% 0 of 6 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Sumudaerji 9 of 18 50% 6 of 15 0 of 0 3 of 3 9 of 17 0 of 0 0 of 1
Malcolm Gordon 0 of 6 0% 0 of 6 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 6 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Sumudaerji 9 of 18 50% 6 of 15 0 of 0 3 of 3 9 of 17 0 of 0 0 of 1
Malcolm Gordon 0 of 6 0% 0 of 6 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 6 0 of 0 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Su Mudaerji vs. Malcolm Gordon

Round 1
Dropping down to the flyweight division, Mudaerji (12-4, 1-1 UFC) will be scrapping it out against Gordon (12-4, 0-1 UFC) in a classic battle of China vs. Canada. The third man inside the Octagon is handsomely bearded referee Dan Miragliotta, and the glove touch precedes the action. Gordon walks forward but Mudaerji is ready with a leg kick and a high kick. “Malcolm X” wades through it and Mudaerji is ready to play the matador, as he slips in a quick right hand as he dances out of the way. A piston-like left hand from Mudaerji smashes Gordon in the face, and Gordon is hurt.
Mudaerji sees that he has his man in trouble, and he targets two more that split the guard and find Gordon’s chin. Two more clubbing punches are all it takes for Gordon to topple over, with his mind wanting to continue fighting but his body and legs giving out on him. Gordon falls face-first, and he curls up as he is already done.
One more punch is merely academic as Gordon appears to have physically surrendered, and Miragliotta races in to rescue the defeated fighter. When the official time is read, this may go in the books as one of the quickest knockouts in UFC flyweight history -- but it will not beat Dustin Ortiz' 15-second dusting of Hector Sandoval in 2017.

The Official Result
Su Mudaerji def. Malcolm Gordon R1 0:44 via KO (Punches)
LOSS vs Amir Albazi
Submission (triangle choke) R1 4:42 · UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 · Jul 19, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Amir Albazi 0 3 of 16 18% 5 of 18 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:22
Malcolm Gordon 0 12 of 28 42% 28 of 46 1 of 1 100% 1 0 2:21
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Amir Albazi 0 3 of 16 18% 5 of 18 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:22
Malcolm Gordon 0 12 of 28 42% 28 of 46 1 of 1 100% 1 0 2:21
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Amir Albazi 3 of 16 18% 1 of 11 1 of 1 1 of 4 3 of 16 0 of 0 0 of 0
Malcolm Gordon 12 of 28 42% 8 of 24 2 of 2 2 of 2 10 of 25 0 of 0 2 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Amir Albazi 3 of 16 18% 1 of 11 1 of 1 1 of 4 3 of 16 0 of 0 0 of 0
Malcolm Gordon 12 of 28 42% 8 of 24 2 of 2 2 of 2 10 of 25 0 of 0 2 of 3
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jul 17, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Malcolm Gordon

Big Brady is confident in Gordon as an underdog, believing he is better everywhere: striking (harder hits, improved technique) and grappling (BJJ black belt, excellent scrambles). He thinks Gordon's 83% finish rate and hunger make him a live dog, and predicts a second-round submission. He notes Gordon's three KO losses but doesn't think Albazi has the power to exploit that.

submission, round 2
"I like Gordon I've been checking his Instagram he looks hungry ... I'm going to take Gordon to win I want to say submission I'm going to say second round submission for Malcolm Gordon there"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Jul 17, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Amir Albazi

Daniel Levi picks Amir Albazi, noting that he has been solid and his only losses are to top flyweights outside the UFC. He mentions that Gordon has a questionable chin but can scramble. He expects an exciting fight but leans toward the Swede.

"i'll take the uh i'll take the swede albini on this one"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 16, 2020 (3 days before fight)
Malcolm Gordon

The MMA Guru initially picks Albazi but then reverses, picking Gordon. He notes Gordon has a better record, more experience, and has beaten decent guys outside the UFC. He predicts Gordon gets a TKO finish.

Gordon by TKO
"of course Malcolm X Gordon's gonna get the job done I think he gets it done over a mere hour bazi getting a TKO finish"
Francisco Figueiredo - Fight History
LOSS vs Amir Albazi
Submission (rear-naked choke) R1 4:34 · UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 · Aug 20, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Amir Albazi 0 12 of 18 66% 23 of 29 2 of 4 50% 1 0 2:36
Francisco Figueiredo 0 11 of 15 73% 14 of 18 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Amir Albazi 0 12 of 18 66% 23 of 29 2 of 4 50% 1 0 2:36
Francisco Figueiredo 0 11 of 15 73% 14 of 18 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Amir Albazi 12 of 18 66% 10 of 16 1 of 1 1 of 1 3 of 8 0 of 0 9 of 10
Francisco Figueiredo 11 of 15 73% 2 of 3 4 of 5 5 of 7 11 of 15 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Amir Albazi 12 of 18 66% 10 of 16 1 of 1 1 of 1 3 of 8 0 of 0 9 of 10
Francisco Figueiredo 11 of 15 73% 2 of 3 4 of 5 5 of 7 11 of 15 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Aug 14, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Amir Albazi

Angelo picks Amir Albazi over Francisco Figueiredo. He describes Albazi as a legit prospect with solid grappling, striking, and high pace, who is light on his toes and can quickly snatch a leg for takedowns. He notes that Figueiredo is about 75% of his brother's ability, but is better at wrestling and grappling. Angelo believes Albazi has the edge in striking, wrestling, and grappling, and expects a one-sided decision. The only concern is Albazi's year-and-a-half layoff, which prevents Angelo from making him a parlay piece.

Confident in Albazi to win but won't make him the tentpole of a parlay due to layoff.
"i like amir to win this a with a one-sided decision and the only thing preventing me from making amir a parlay piece is the layoff"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 15, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Amir Albazi

Big Brady is confident in Amir Albazi. He criticizes Francisco Figueiredo's low volume (1.92 significant strikes per minute), lack of power, and poor cardio, noting he lost rounds to Malcolm Gordon and Jerome Rivera. Albazi is well-rounded, has better volume, power, cardio, and grappling. Brady expects Albazi to win by decision, though he mentions a late finish is possible. He sees Albazi having the advantage everywhere.

Albazi by decision
"i like obazi here to win i like albazi to win by either like a third round late finish or a decision i'll say decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Aug 17, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Amir Albazi

Cody picks Albazi, emphasizing his fluid striking and grappling. He notes Figueiredo's cardio problems and lack of power. He thinks Albazi is on a different level and should win comfortably.

"i just think that the kids operating on a different level"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Aug 17, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Amir Albazi

Daniel Levi leans toward Amir Albazi but is not confident enough to bet at -500. He thinks Albazi is a fantastic prospect but notes that he has been out for over a year and that Francisco Figueiredo is not as bad as the line suggests. Levi points out that Figueiredo made a bad decision in the Malcolm Gordon fight (dropping back for a leg lock from full mount) but has talent. He expects the fight to be competitive early, with Albazi pulling away later, but says it's a dog-or-pass situation.

Says he is not betting minus 500 because he expects a competitive fight, not a destruction. Mentions that Figueiredo's decision-making needs to improve.
"pure pick I'll go out Bazi but I ain't betting minus 500 on him here"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 18, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Amir Albazi

Albazi is a promising flyweight prospect with strong wrestling and improving hands. He should dominate Figueiredo, who is low-level and only wins by early knockout. Albazi's grappling and durability will be too much; he can win by decision or finish. The host includes Albazi in a four-leg parlay.

Included in a four-leg parlay with Maverick, under 1.5 in Pedro/Hunsucker, and Usman round 4-5/decision.
"I love amira here I think he's worth the track I think he absolutely destroys this kid so give me our mural bazi."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Aug 17, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Amir Albazi

Paul picks Albazi, citing his superior striking and grappling. He notes Figueiredo's cardio issues and lack of power. He thinks Albazi is the better fighter everywhere and should win, but the -500 line offers little value.

"i like albazi but again it's like a minus 500. figuredo is an underdog that i will not be getting to um not not a fan of not a fan of his not a big i mean the volume isn't …"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 20, 2022 (fight day)
Amir Albazi

The Guru predicts Amir Albazi wins by second-round submission via rear-naked choke. He describes Albazi landing jabs and shots over the top, while Figueiredo is defensively irresponsible. He sees Albazi taking Figueiredo down, taking the back, and locking in a standing rear-naked choke in round two.

Submission via rear-naked choke in round 2
"rear naked choke for amir al bazi in the second round is what i'm going to go for"
Submission (kneebar) R1 1:18 · UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera · Apr 30, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Francisco Figueiredo 0 4 of 6 66% 5 of 7 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:28
Daniel Lacerda 0 5 of 5 100% 5 of 5 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Francisco Figueiredo 0 4 of 6 66% 5 of 7 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:28
Daniel Lacerda 0 5 of 5 100% 5 of 5 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Francisco Figueiredo 4 of 6 66% 1 of 3 1 of 1 2 of 2 4 of 6 0 of 0 0 of 0
Daniel Lacerda 5 of 5 100% 0 of 0 1 of 1 4 of 4 5 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Francisco Figueiredo 4 of 6 66% 1 of 3 1 of 1 2 of 2 4 of 6 0 of 0 0 of 0
Daniel Lacerda 5 of 5 100% 0 of 0 1 of 1 4 of 4 5 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 24, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Francisco Figueiredo

Angelo picks Figueiredo, noting he is a good fighter in his own right, not just Deiveson's brother. He highlights Figueiredo's wrestling, averaging three takedowns per fight with 75% accuracy and 90% takedown defense. He thinks Figueiredo will get takedowns and grind out a win, despite the odds favoring Lacerda.

"i do like figuerado to get the takedowns and grind out a win"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 25, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Daniel Lacerda

Big Brady picks Daniel Lacerda (da Silva), citing his striking, kicks, volume, and willingness to engage. He criticizes Figueiredo's low volume, poor cardio, and unimpressive performances. He predicts a first-round KO finish, as Lacerda is the more dangerous and active fighter.

first round KO
"i'm gonna take daniel de silva to win i'm gonna take him to win by first round finish"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Apr 27, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Francisco Figueiredo

Cody also sides with Figueiredo, noting Lacerda's over-aggression and poor cardio. He thinks Figueiredo's experience training with his brother Deiveson will help, and that his wrestling and grappling are superior. Cody expects a close fight but believes Figueiredo can edge it out, though his commitment isn't high.

"i think i mean frankie figure eight will probably there's nothing that uh that daniel lacerda can do to him that he hasn't seen in the gym"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Apr 28, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Francisco Figueiredo

Daniel Levi slightly leans toward Francisco Figueiredo as an underdog. He notes Figueiredo's mistakes in his last fight (dropping back for leg locks) are correctable, while Lacerda is a wild brawler who may gas. Levi sees it as a 50/50 fight and takes the dog, but is not highly confident.

"slightly lean with francisco but ... it's a 50 50 fight give me the dog"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Apr 28, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Francisco Figueiredo

The host leans Figueiredo as an underdog, citing Lacerda's reckless style and poor cardio. He notes Lacerda fights at a frantic pace and gasses after the first round, while Figueiredo has decent takedowns and top control. Figueiredo's BJJ and clinch strength can neutralize Lacerda's early burst. He expects Figueiredo to win a decision if he survives the first round.

Figueiredo by decision +275
"i'm gonna go with another underdog shot here in francisco figuerado"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Apr 27, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Francisco Figueiredo

Paul picks Francisco Figueiredo as a slight underdog, citing Lacerda's inexperience and tendency to gas. He notes Lacerda is a first-round finisher but fades quickly, as seen against Jeff Molina. Paul thinks Figueiredo's wrestling and clinch strength will be key, and that he can take Lacerda down and control him. He acknowledges Figueiredo's own cardio issues but believes Lacerda's are worse.

"i'm gonna take a shot on it why"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 25, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Daniel Lacerda

The Guru picks Daniel Lacerda (referred to as Daniel de Silva), criticizing Francisco Figueiredo's poor decision-making and suspect grappling. He notes that Figueiredo's UFC entry was a robbery and that he has not looked good. The Guru believes Lacerda looked good against Jeff Molina in the early rounds and has good grappling. He predicts Lacerda will get a submission win early in the fight.

Lacerda by submission
"i'm going to trust on a full camp daniel de silva is going to have a great performance against francisco figuerado... gets himself like a submission win some point early on in the fight"
LOSS vs Malcolm Gordon
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moises · Jul 17, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Malcolm Gordon 0 28 of 45 62% 52 of 70 2 of 2 100% 0 1 4:15
Francisco Figueiredo 0 46 of 84 54% 100 of 145 2 of 11 18% 0 0 6:01
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Malcolm Gordon 0 6 of 8 75% 16 of 19 0 of 0 --- 0 1 2:46
Francisco Figueiredo 0 15 of 20 75% 34 of 40 1 of 4 25% 0 0 1:48
2 Malcolm Gordon 0 20 of 34 58% 20 of 34 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:15
Francisco Figueiredo 0 22 of 55 40% 26 of 59 1 of 6 16% 0 0 0:47
3 Malcolm Gordon 0 2 of 3 66% 16 of 17 2 of 2 100% 0 0 1:14
Francisco Figueiredo 0 9 of 9 100% 40 of 46 0 of 1 0% 0 0 3:26
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Malcolm Gordon 28 of 45 62% 16 of 30 7 of 10 5 of 5 18 of 32 4 of 5 6 of 8
Francisco Figueiredo 46 of 84 54% 40 of 78 2 of 2 4 of 4 22 of 54 5 of 7 19 of 23
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Malcolm Gordon 6 of 8 75% 4 of 6 2 of 2 0 of 0 1 of 2 1 of 1 4 of 5
Francisco Figueiredo 15 of 20 75% 11 of 16 2 of 2 2 of 2 3 of 4 2 of 2 10 of 14
2 Malcolm Gordon 20 of 34 58% 10 of 21 5 of 8 5 of 5 17 of 30 3 of 4 0 of 0
Francisco Figueiredo 22 of 55 40% 21 of 54 0 of 0 1 of 1 18 of 49 3 of 5 1 of 1
3 Malcolm Gordon 2 of 3 66% 2 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 2 of 3
Francisco Figueiredo 9 of 9 100% 8 of 8 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 1 0 of 0 8 of 8
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 14, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Francisco Figueiredo

Cody is confident in Francisco Figueiredo, but he prefers prop bets. He has placed bets on Figueiredo inside the distance and under 2.5 rounds, citing Malcolm Gordon's poor chin and durability issues. He acknowledges Figueiredo's lack of power but believes Gordon's susceptibility to getting knocked out makes this a good prop play.

Figueiredo inside the distance (+125), under 2.5 rounds (-125)
"I took figareto inside the distance plus 125 and i got figurator gordon under two and a half minus 125."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 14, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Francisco Figueiredo

Paul picks Francisco Figueiredo, but he is not high on him. He notes that Malcolm Gordon cannot take a punch and has been knocked out by lesser fighters. He thinks Figueiredo just needs to land one clean shot to win, but he also acknowledges that Gordon could have success if the fight stays standing. Ultimately, he goes with Figueiredo.

"I'm gonna have to go figure rado."
WIN vs Jerome Rivera
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny · Jan 20, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Francisco Figueiredo 0 29 of 53 54% 39 of 65 4 of 6 66% 0 0 7:07
Jerome Rivera 0 31 of 134 23% 85 of 199 0 of 5 0% 0 1 1:07
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Francisco Figueiredo 0 8 of 17 47% 16 of 27 1 of 1 100% 0 0 2:21
Jerome Rivera 0 12 of 35 34% 29 of 58 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:10
2 Francisco Figueiredo 0 13 of 18 72% 15 of 20 1 of 1 100% 0 0 2:49
Jerome Rivera 0 5 of 33 15% 22 of 52 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:12
3 Francisco Figueiredo 0 8 of 18 44% 8 of 18 2 of 4 50% 0 0 1:57
Jerome Rivera 0 14 of 66 21% 34 of 89 0 of 2 0% 0 1 0:45
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Francisco Figueiredo 29 of 53 54% 11 of 28 7 of 11 11 of 14 20 of 40 4 of 4 5 of 9
Jerome Rivera 31 of 134 23% 12 of 90 8 of 20 11 of 24 22 of 112 9 of 22 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Francisco Figueiredo 8 of 17 47% 3 of 7 3 of 6 2 of 4 5 of 12 2 of 2 1 of 3
Jerome Rivera 12 of 35 34% 1 of 16 5 of 9 6 of 10 8 of 29 4 of 6 0 of 0
2 Francisco Figueiredo 13 of 18 72% 5 of 9 2 of 3 6 of 6 9 of 12 0 of 0 4 of 6
Jerome Rivera 5 of 33 15% 3 of 22 0 of 4 2 of 7 4 of 29 1 of 4 0 of 0
3 Francisco Figueiredo 8 of 18 44% 3 of 12 2 of 2 3 of 4 6 of 16 2 of 2 0 of 0
Jerome Rivera 14 of 66 21% 8 of 52 3 of 7 3 of 7 10 of 54 4 of 12 0 of 0
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Jan 17, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Jerome Rivera

Big Brady admits he could find very little tape on Francisco Figueiredo and what he saw was unimpressive, with poor striking defense and ground game. He thinks the -150 line is based on the name rather than skill. He picks Jerome Rivera, who has a good ground game and submission skills, but is not confident because he knows little about Figueiredo. He predicts a decision win for Rivera.

Rivera by decision; not confident
"i'm gonna take the underdog here in jerome rivera not all the confident"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Hesitant picked Jan 19, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Jerome Rivera

The host picks Jerome Rivera due to his activity, height advantage, and jiu-jitsu, but is hesitant because of limited tape on Francisco Figueiredo. He thinks Rivera can overwhelm Figueiredo with volume and movement, but acknowledges the unknown factor of Figueiredo's game. He predicts a decision win for Rivera.

"i will pick jerome to win i do think he gets it done via decision but i wouldn't be surprised if we see some wrinkles from figueretto's game"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 13, 2021 (7 days before fight)
Jerome Rivera

The MMA Guru picks Jerome Rivera as an underdog, criticizing Francisco Figueiredo's performance in his last fight (a controversial draw against Eduardo Souza) and his reliance on his brother's name. He notes Rivera was beating Tyson Nam before getting caught, and has good takedown defense and offensive grappling. He predicts Rivera will pick Figueiredo apart on the outside and win a unanimous decision 30-27.

unanimous decision 30-27
"i'm gonna definitely pick jerome rivera here in an upset against francisco figuerado"
Expert Picks (2)
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 14, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Francisco Figueiredo

Cody is confident in Francisco Figueiredo, but he prefers prop bets. He has placed bets on Figueiredo inside the distance and under 2.5 rounds, citing Malcolm Gordon's poor chin and durability issues. He acknowledges Figueiredo's lack of power but believes Gordon's susceptibility to getting knocked out makes this a good prop play.

Figueiredo inside the distance (+125), under 2.5 rounds (-125)
"I took figareto inside the distance plus 125 and i got figurator gordon under two and a half minus 125."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 14, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Francisco Figueiredo

Paul picks Francisco Figueiredo, but he is not high on him. He notes that Malcolm Gordon cannot take a punch and has been knocked out by lesser fighters. He thinks Figueiredo just needs to land one clean shot to win, but he also acknowledges that Gordon could have success if the fight stays standing. Ultimately, he goes with Figueiredo.

"I'm gonna have to go figure rado."