UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi · Nov 02, 2024 · Bantamweight · Completed
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Age 29
Height 5' 11"
Reach 72.0"
Weight 135 lbs.
Stance Switch
Age 29
Height 5' 6"
Reach 70.0"
Weight 135 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Serhiy Sidey
4.49 SLpM
39.0% Str. Acc.
4.26 SApM
54.0% Str. Def.
1.58 TD Avg
25.0% TD Acc.
20.0% TD Def.
1.3 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Garrett Armfield
5.35 SLpM
53.0% Str. Acc.
3.64 SApM
56.0% Str. Def.
1.1 TD Avg
50.0% TD Acc.
64.0% TD Def.
0.6 Sub. Avg
Serhiy Sidey
Moneyline
Caesars -125
KO/TKO
FanDuel +500
Submission
FanDuel +1100
Decision
FanDuel +160
Garrett Armfield
Moneyline
FanDuel +116
KO/TKO
FanDuel +360
Submission
FanDuel +1600
Decision
BetRivers +360
Serhiy Sidey - Fight History
Decision R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo · May 03, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Cameron Smotherman 0 58 of 134 43% 61 of 137 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Serhiy Sidey 0 55 of 132 41% 66 of 149 5 of 12 41% 1 0 4:12
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Cameron Smotherman 0 22 of 43 51% 25 of 46 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Serhiy Sidey 0 27 of 50 54% 28 of 51 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:55
2 Cameron Smotherman 0 12 of 29 41% 12 of 29 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Serhiy Sidey 0 11 of 39 28% 21 of 55 4 of 7 57% 0 0 2:19
3 Cameron Smotherman 0 24 of 62 38% 24 of 62 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Serhiy Sidey 0 17 of 43 39% 17 of 43 1 of 4 25% 1 0 0:58
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Cameron Smotherman 58 of 134 43% 43 of 114 15 of 20 0 of 0 53 of 124 5 of 10 0 of 0
Serhiy Sidey 55 of 132 41% 30 of 98 15 of 22 10 of 12 49 of 122 6 of 10 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Cameron Smotherman 22 of 43 51% 16 of 34 6 of 9 0 of 0 22 of 40 0 of 3 0 of 0
Serhiy Sidey 27 of 50 54% 12 of 33 7 of 8 8 of 9 23 of 45 4 of 5 0 of 0
2 Cameron Smotherman 12 of 29 41% 6 of 22 6 of 7 0 of 0 10 of 27 2 of 2 0 of 0
Serhiy Sidey 11 of 39 28% 6 of 28 4 of 9 1 of 2 9 of 35 2 of 4 0 of 0
3 Cameron Smotherman 24 of 62 38% 21 of 58 3 of 4 0 of 0 21 of 57 3 of 5 0 of 0
Serhiy Sidey 17 of 43 39% 12 of 37 4 of 5 1 of 1 17 of 42 0 of 1 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Serhiy Sidey vs. Cameron Smotherman
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Sidey (-135), Smotherman (+114)

Round 1
Bantamweight wild men meet next, as Sidey and Smotherman face off under the supervision of referee Dan Miragliotta. Both are in orthodox stance and Smotherman creeps forward behind a high guard, as the visibly taller Sidey gives ground, sticks out a jab and lands an outside low kick. Sidey plants and throws a glancing one-two. Sidey lands a nice jab to the body. Smotherman continues to march forward at a deliberate pace, landing a nice body shot of his own. Sidey catches Smotherman with a hard leg kick. Sidey times Smotherman for a smooth as glass double-leg, but he can’t finish as he switches to a single and Smotherman hops backward on one leg all the way to the fence, where he extricates his limb and they reset in the middle of the Octagon. The bantamweights converge and throw simultaneously, both men landing in the exchange. Smotherman throws out a jab to the body, and Sidey collapses the pocket, changes levels and runs him to the fence again. Smotherman defends the takedown with ease, but as they come off the fence, Sidey lands another hard kick to Smotherman’s lead leg. With under a minute to go in the round, they have returned to the middle of the cage and Sidey is once again sliding laterally, sticking out his long jab. Sidey comes up short on a spinning back kick to the body right before the horn.

Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Sidey
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Sidey
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Sidey

Round 2
Smotherman marches forward to open Round 2, and Sidey meets him with a feint, then a quick single-leg that he uses to haul Smotherman to the mat near the fence. Smotherman gets back to a knee, then to his feet, with the Canadian stuck to his back. Miragliotta cautions Smotherman for grabbing the fence. A few seconds later Smotherman spins toward Sidey, and Sidey disengages, giving him room to get off the cage. Smotherman takes the center of the Octagon and advances towards Sidey, whose movement continues to give the Texan problems. Smotherman catches an errant blow, but he waves off Miragliotta’s offer of a time-out. Sidey tries for another takedown, but Smotherman sprawls and gets his hips out of danger, tagging Sidey with a glancing right hand on the break. Sidey closes the distance and grabs Smotherman as they go careening into the fence. Sidey elevates and dumps Smotherman to all fours, but he pops right back up. Sidey stays on him as he gets to a knee, then back to his feet. Sidey throws a couple of punches from behind as Smotherman stands, then hauls him back down. Smotherman gets back up quickly, but the round ends with Sidey still glued to him against the cage.

Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Sidey
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Sidey
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Sidey

Round 3
Round 3 starts with a touch of gloves, marking one of the few times so far in the fight that Smotherman has been able to get a glove on his opponent that easily. They go back to work in the center of the cage and Sidey tries for a quick takedown, which Smotherman defends. Sidey is on his horse, circling away from the pursuing Smotherman, and times him for a beautiful level change. He puts Smotherman on his behind with a double-leg, and as Smotherman stands, Sidey attempts an anaconda choke. A tense sequence ensues, as Smotherman carefully returns to his feet while keeping his air and blood supplies intact, but Sidey is eventually forced to let the choke go. They return to exchanging in space with under two minutes to go, and Sidey punctuates his stick-and-move with a little more stick, sitting down on his best single punch of the fight. Sidey tries for another takedown but Smotherman is all over it, and he returns fire with a good body shot as they come back up. Smotherman is pursuing Sidey at the 10-second clapper, coming up short on a flying knee attempt, and can’t land anything of consequence before the final horn.

Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Sidey (30-27 Sidey)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Sidey (30-27 Sidey)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Sidey (30-27 Sidey)

The Official Result
Serhiy Sidey def. Cameron Smotherman via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 27, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Cameron Smotherman

Angelo picks the underdog Cameron Smotherman, believing he can get inside Serhiy Sidey's range and win. He criticizes Sidey's reliance on height and notes that Smotherman looked good on short notice against Jake Hadley. He is not sure if he will bet on it but is confident in the pick.

"Cameron Smotherman is the pick. Going with the underdog."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 29, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Big Brady picks Serhiy Sidey, citing his length, rangy striking, body shots, toughness, and sneaky grappling. He notes that Smotherman has terrible takedown defense and questionable durability, having been knocked down by a jab and starched by Charalampos Grigoriou. Brady expects a back-and-forth war but trusts Sidey's durability and ability to mix it up. He predicts Sidey will knock out Smotherman in the third round.

Round 3 KO
"Give me City here. And I think City knocks out Smotherman. I'll say Siri City wins this fight by third round knockout."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Hesitant picked May 1, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Connor picks Sidey, citing his dynamic striking and ability to build rhythm under pressure. He notes that Sidey's wildness and reach advantage could disrupt Smotherman's methodical pressure. Connor points out that Smotherman's win over Hadley may have been more about Hadley's poor performance than Smotherman's excellence. He believes Sidey's unpredictability and volume will be too much for Smotherman to handle.

Same odds commentary as Zane.
"I think I will pick Sidey... I think Smotherman might still be at the level where a genuine wild man will really knock him off his pace."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked May 1, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Sidey has a range and height advantage that will help him dictate the pace. He has been training at MMA Lab and should show improvements. I expect him to land more shots from distance and win a decision.

"I have to lean ever so slightly to the City side as I believe his range and height advantage will help him dictate the pace of this matchup."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 30, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Cameron Smotherman

The MMA Guru picks Cameron Smotherman, noting his body work and forward pressure. He believes Serhiy Sidey slows down and covers up when pressured, and that Smotherman can take over in the later rounds. He predicts a 29-28 decision win for Smotherman, with momentum shifting in the second round.

29-28 decision
"I'm going to go with Cameron Smotherman to win this as the fight goes on. 29-28 decision win based on the last two rounds."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Hesitant picked May 1, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Cameron Smotherman

Zane picks Smotherman, impressed by his improved combination punching and pressure against Jake Hadley. He believes Smotherman can replicate that performance by targeting Sidey's body and staying consistent. However, he worries that Sidey's wild, unpredictable style could throw Smotherman off his game. Zane acknowledges that Smotherman's previous wins came against opponents who offered little resistance, and Sidey is more dynamic.

Odds: Sidey -133, Smotherman +117. Zane thinks the odds are right and should be close.
"I am going to pick Smotherman. I want him to improve and I think he showed signs of it."
Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi · Nov 02, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Serhiy Sidey 0 68 of 144 47% 75 of 151 0 of 4 0% 3 1 0:47
Garrett Armfield 0 71 of 142 50% 77 of 148 4 of 5 80% 1 0 4:53
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Serhiy Sidey 0 20 of 41 48% 23 of 44 0 of 2 0% 1 0 0:35
Garrett Armfield 0 24 of 40 60% 24 of 40 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:57
2 Serhiy Sidey 0 39 of 86 45% 40 of 87 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Garrett Armfield 0 43 of 92 46% 44 of 93 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
3 Serhiy Sidey 0 9 of 17 52% 12 of 20 0 of 0 --- 2 1 0:12
Garrett Armfield 0 4 of 10 40% 9 of 15 3 of 3 100% 1 0 3:54
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Serhiy Sidey 68 of 144 47% 40 of 106 22 of 31 6 of 7 60 of 131 7 of 12 1 of 1
Garrett Armfield 71 of 142 50% 57 of 127 9 of 10 5 of 5 65 of 133 4 of 7 2 of 2
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Serhiy Sidey 20 of 41 48% 8 of 27 8 of 10 4 of 4 17 of 34 3 of 7 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 24 of 40 60% 20 of 36 3 of 3 1 of 1 22 of 37 2 of 3 0 of 0
2 Serhiy Sidey 39 of 86 45% 28 of 68 9 of 15 2 of 3 37 of 84 2 of 2 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 43 of 92 46% 34 of 83 6 of 6 3 of 3 42 of 89 1 of 3 0 of 0
3 Serhiy Sidey 9 of 17 52% 4 of 11 5 of 6 0 of 0 6 of 13 2 of 3 1 of 1
Garrett Armfield 4 of 10 40% 3 of 8 0 of 1 1 of 1 1 of 7 1 of 1 2 of 2
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Oct 27, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Angelo picks Serhiy Sidey but admits he doesn't love Garrett Armfield for illogical reasons. He notes Sidey is tall and long, can grapple, but is chinny and was dropped in his last fight. He thinks Armfield has power and volume, but questions his durability. He expects a close fight and likely won't bet on it, though he notes Armfield is a good dog if on his side.

"I'm going to pick Siri though because I don't know if Garrett is durable enough to survive what Siri can send his way"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Oct 30, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Big Brady picks Garrett Armfield as a dog to win by close decision. He acknowledges Sidey's volume and pressure but favors Armfield's power advantage, noting that Sidey has been dropped before. Brady worries about Armfield's cardio but notes he has improved his strength and conditioning. He expects a striking battle that goes the distance, with Armfield's power being the difference.

dog money
"I got to go Armfield here as a dog I'll take him to win this fight by a very close decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Oct 30, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Cody picks Garrett Armfield, citing his wrestling background, jab, and experience. He notes that Sidey has poor takedown defense and takes too many shots, while Armfield has shown good volume and power. He believes Armfield's wrestling will be the difference, and that Sidey's face will get busted up. He also mentions Armfield's plus money value.

"I'm gonna go with Garett Armfield."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Oct 30, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Daniel Vreeland picks Serhiy Sidey, citing his height and reach advantage (5'11" vs 5'6") and improved maturity after training with top bantamweights. He believes Sidey can keep the fight at range and out-volume Armfield, who has a history of gassing late. Vreeland acknowledges Armfield's power and ability to hurt opponents, but thinks Sidey's length and smart fight IQ will secure a win, possibly by decision.

"I'm gonna pick him to win this uh win this fight"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Oct 31, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Sidey has the clear striking advantage, and as long as his defensive grappling improvements showcase, he should keep the fight in the striking realm, batter Armfield, and finish him in the second or third round.

finish in second or third round
"Sidey will have the clear striking Advantage but as long as his defensive grappling improvements showcase here he should be able to keep this fight in the Striking room batter Armfield and finish him in the second or third round."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Oct 30, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Paul also picks Armfield but is hesitant due to a video showing Armfield injuring his arm in a side-by-side accident. He believes Armfield is the better striker and wrestler, but questions his health. He notes that if Armfield is healthy, he should win, but the injury concern gives him pause.

"Armfield may even have a wrestling Advantage for plus 130 he would definitely be the pick."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 31, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

The Guru picks Serhiy Sidey over Garrett Armfield, noting Sidey's reach advantage and prospect status. He was unimpressed by Armfield's last performance against Brady Hiestand, where he was choked out. He expects a scrappy fight on the feet and believes Sidey's straight shots will be effective.

"I'm going to go with Siri City getting this one done straight straight shots down the pipe"
LOSS vs Ramon Taveras
Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 297: Strickland vs. du Plessis · Jan 20, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ramon Taveras 0 79 of 226 34% 81 of 229 0 of 4 0% 0 0 0:24
Serhiy Sidey 1 62 of 147 42% 62 of 148 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ramon Taveras 0 17 of 51 33% 17 of 52 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:06
Serhiy Sidey 0 22 of 45 48% 22 of 46 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Ramon Taveras 0 39 of 108 36% 41 of 110 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:18
Serhiy Sidey 1 24 of 58 41% 24 of 58 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
3 Ramon Taveras 0 23 of 67 34% 23 of 67 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Serhiy Sidey 0 16 of 44 36% 16 of 44 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ramon Taveras 79 of 226 34% 51 of 181 20 of 36 8 of 9 73 of 218 6 of 8 0 of 0
Serhiy Sidey 62 of 147 42% 48 of 131 8 of 10 6 of 6 60 of 144 1 of 1 1 of 2
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ramon Taveras 17 of 51 33% 7 of 36 5 of 10 5 of 5 17 of 51 0 of 0 0 of 0
Serhiy Sidey 22 of 45 48% 11 of 33 5 of 6 6 of 6 21 of 44 1 of 1 0 of 0
2 Ramon Taveras 39 of 108 36% 30 of 94 8 of 13 1 of 1 33 of 100 6 of 8 0 of 0
Serhiy Sidey 24 of 58 41% 23 of 57 1 of 1 0 of 0 23 of 56 0 of 0 1 of 2
3 Ramon Taveras 23 of 67 34% 14 of 51 7 of 13 2 of 3 23 of 67 0 of 0 0 of 0
Serhiy Sidey 16 of 44 36% 14 of 41 2 of 3 0 of 0 16 of 44 0 of 0 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Serhiy Sidey vs. Ramon Taveras (139.75: Missed Weight)
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Sidey (-185), Taveras (+154)

Round 1
This odd rematch of a “TUF” bout marred by an early stoppage took another turn when Taveras missed weight badly on Friday, but they plan to settle their unfinished business, nonetheless. Third man in the cage, charged with making sure things don’t get any weirder, is referee Todd Anderson. Taveras is southpaw, Sidey orthodox to kick things off. Taveras switches stances freely, however, and there are several awkward clashes in space where neither man lands solidly. Sidey walks Taveras to the fence and clinches, looking perhaps for a takedown, but they disengage. Sidey catches Taveras with a short left hook, then a nice right hand. Taveras tags Sidey with a right outside leg kick and Sidey responds with a right hand that has him stumbling back off balance. Sidey throws a straight kick up the middle, backing Taveras up, and Taveras nails him with a left to the body that drops him to his seat. He pops right back up. Two minutes left and Sidey marches forward. Taveras lands another hard left to the body. Sidey is coming forward constantly, but Taveras’ stance switches and lateral movement are giving him trouble. Sidey lands a big low kick that spins Taveras halfway around. Taveras springs forward with a three-punch combo that has Sidey backing off. Taveras rocks Sidey badly with a sweeping left hand right before the horn.

Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Taveras
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Taveras
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Taveras

Round 2
The two waste no time in getting back to work, and both men land hard shots in the opening seconds. Sidey changes levels for a takedown, and Taveras sprawls easily. Sidey marches down his foe and lands a big shot that sends him back to the fence. He tries to swarm with more punches, but Taveras is already recovered and sliding out the side. Taveras drops Sidey with a clean one-two. Sidey scrambles to his feet and backs away before Taveras can add more damage, but Sidey is suddenly a mess, blood all over his face and hair. His nose is smashed. Sidey nails Taveras with a right hand, but Taveras escapes the left. Sidey corrals Taveras against the fence with a kick and tags him with a body punch. Taveras escapes again. Sidey lands another body kick, then a punch upstairs that rings the American’s bell. Taveras careens back to the fence but recovers instantly. Taveras is using lateral movement to evade Sidey’s haymakers, as he throws everything into every shot. The horn sounds on a fantastic round of striking.

Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Sidey
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Sidey
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Sidey

Round 3
It's still anyone’s fight, on our scorecards at least, and the fighters are fighting like it, as they once again get right to business. Sidey reaches out with the jab and right cross as Taveras looks to counter with hooks. Sidey throws a high kick that bounces off Taveras’ shoulder. Taveras comes back with a three-piece combination that lands cleanly. Taveras throws a crisp body kick to the open left side. Sidey fires off a head kick that just misses short. Sidey comes forward with a pair of punches and slips the delayed counter. Sidey once again backs Taveras up to the fence and once again lets him escape out the side. A hard jab from Taveras dislodges the mouthpiece of Sidey at the midpoint of the round. Sidey replaces his gear and lands a nice right body kick. Sidey backs Taveras into the fence and launches a flying knee that lands on the chin, though without too much force. Under a minute to go in the fight, and Sidey is still pressing forward, landing shots but never quite corralling the shorter man. The horn sounds on the best fight of the evening so far.

Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Sidey (29-28 Sidey)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Sidey (29-28 Sidey)
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Sidey (29-28 Sidey)

The Official Result
Ramon Taveras def. Serhiy Sidey via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jan 14, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Angelo picks Sidey based on his previous knockout win over Taveras, but is hesitant to bet due to both fighters being UFC debutants. He notes Sidey's leg exposure but doubts Taveras will exploit it. He advises against laying minus 180 and prefers to watch the fight.

No bet; just watch
"I don't think I'm going to lay out minus 180 on sgei probably just watch the fight"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jan 15, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Ramon Taveras

Big Brady picks Taveras as a dog, citing his incredible power and hand speed for bantamweight. He notes Taveras has a high knockdown ratio and dropped his last opponent three times. He believes the first fight was stopped too early and that Taveras will flip the script with a first-round knockout. He questions Sidey's takedown game but expects a striking battle.

first round knockout
"give me tares by first round knockout here"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jan 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Cody picks Sidey, noting he already finished Taveras in their first fight. He questions Taveras's chin and durability, citing his loss to Edward Massey and fight with Charles Bennett. He believes Sidey's grappling and power will lead to another finish.

Fight doesn't go the distance
"It's going to be a similar outcome... someone's getting finished."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Lean picked Jan 16, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Daniel Vreeland picks Serhiy Sidey to win again, crediting his beautiful combination that dropped Taveras in their first fight. He notes Sidey's outside kicking game and defense, while Taveras is a violent brawler with power. He expects Sidey to be more confident and potentially finish again, but acknowledges Taveras's knockout power.

"I'm gonna pick cidi to defeat toas for a second time"
LU
Lucrative James Expert picked Feb 6, 2025 (fight day)

This fight is not discussed in the transcript. The host does not mention Taveras vs Sidey.

MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jan 15, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

I'm taking Sidey again. He is the superior striker and as long as he can stay safe, he should be able to find Taveras's chin and get the knockout. In their first fight, Sidey landed a perfect counter and followed up with hammer strikes, though it was a quick stoppage. I expect him to run the same script and win by knockout.

knockout victory
"give me City once again I think as long as he can stay safe we saw him eat a couple shots from tar not even Flinch continue to stick with his game plan and eventually pulled off his own knockout …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jan 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Paul picks Sidey and has already bet under 1.5 rounds. He notes Taveras's aggressive style and questionable chin, and believes Sidey will finish him again. He sees the under as a pick'em and good value.

Under 1.5 rounds at -106
"I'm going to pick Sidey... I actually have put money already on the under one and a half rounds."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 15, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Ramon Taveras

The MMA Guru picks the underdog Ramon Taveras, despite losing to Sidey on the Contender Series. He argues the TKO was premature and off-balance, and that Taveras looked better on the feet. He cites Taveras's move to Team Alpha Male, his superior boxing, and Sidey's potential lack of motivation. He predicts Taveras will win.

"I'm actually going to go with the underdog which is unexpected of Taris cuz I've actually done my research and watched his fights I'm going with him"
Garrett Armfield - Fight History
LOSS vs Serhiy Sidey
Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi · Nov 02, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Serhiy Sidey 0 68 of 144 47% 75 of 151 0 of 4 0% 3 1 0:47
Garrett Armfield 0 71 of 142 50% 77 of 148 4 of 5 80% 1 0 4:53
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Serhiy Sidey 0 20 of 41 48% 23 of 44 0 of 2 0% 1 0 0:35
Garrett Armfield 0 24 of 40 60% 24 of 40 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:57
2 Serhiy Sidey 0 39 of 86 45% 40 of 87 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Garrett Armfield 0 43 of 92 46% 44 of 93 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
3 Serhiy Sidey 0 9 of 17 52% 12 of 20 0 of 0 --- 2 1 0:12
Garrett Armfield 0 4 of 10 40% 9 of 15 3 of 3 100% 1 0 3:54
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Serhiy Sidey 68 of 144 47% 40 of 106 22 of 31 6 of 7 60 of 131 7 of 12 1 of 1
Garrett Armfield 71 of 142 50% 57 of 127 9 of 10 5 of 5 65 of 133 4 of 7 2 of 2
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Serhiy Sidey 20 of 41 48% 8 of 27 8 of 10 4 of 4 17 of 34 3 of 7 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 24 of 40 60% 20 of 36 3 of 3 1 of 1 22 of 37 2 of 3 0 of 0
2 Serhiy Sidey 39 of 86 45% 28 of 68 9 of 15 2 of 3 37 of 84 2 of 2 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 43 of 92 46% 34 of 83 6 of 6 3 of 3 42 of 89 1 of 3 0 of 0
3 Serhiy Sidey 9 of 17 52% 4 of 11 5 of 6 0 of 0 6 of 13 2 of 3 1 of 1
Garrett Armfield 4 of 10 40% 3 of 8 0 of 1 1 of 1 1 of 7 1 of 1 2 of 2
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Oct 27, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Angelo picks Serhiy Sidey but admits he doesn't love Garrett Armfield for illogical reasons. He notes Sidey is tall and long, can grapple, but is chinny and was dropped in his last fight. He thinks Armfield has power and volume, but questions his durability. He expects a close fight and likely won't bet on it, though he notes Armfield is a good dog if on his side.

"I'm going to pick Siri though because I don't know if Garrett is durable enough to survive what Siri can send his way"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Oct 30, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Big Brady picks Garrett Armfield as a dog to win by close decision. He acknowledges Sidey's volume and pressure but favors Armfield's power advantage, noting that Sidey has been dropped before. Brady worries about Armfield's cardio but notes he has improved his strength and conditioning. He expects a striking battle that goes the distance, with Armfield's power being the difference.

dog money
"I got to go Armfield here as a dog I'll take him to win this fight by a very close decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Oct 30, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Cody picks Garrett Armfield, citing his wrestling background, jab, and experience. He notes that Sidey has poor takedown defense and takes too many shots, while Armfield has shown good volume and power. He believes Armfield's wrestling will be the difference, and that Sidey's face will get busted up. He also mentions Armfield's plus money value.

"I'm gonna go with Garett Armfield."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Oct 30, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Daniel Vreeland picks Serhiy Sidey, citing his height and reach advantage (5'11" vs 5'6") and improved maturity after training with top bantamweights. He believes Sidey can keep the fight at range and out-volume Armfield, who has a history of gassing late. Vreeland acknowledges Armfield's power and ability to hurt opponents, but thinks Sidey's length and smart fight IQ will secure a win, possibly by decision.

"I'm gonna pick him to win this uh win this fight"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Oct 31, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Sidey has the clear striking advantage, and as long as his defensive grappling improvements showcase, he should keep the fight in the striking realm, batter Armfield, and finish him in the second or third round.

finish in second or third round
"Sidey will have the clear striking Advantage but as long as his defensive grappling improvements showcase here he should be able to keep this fight in the Striking room batter Armfield and finish him in the second or third round."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Oct 30, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Paul also picks Armfield but is hesitant due to a video showing Armfield injuring his arm in a side-by-side accident. He believes Armfield is the better striker and wrestler, but questions his health. He notes that if Armfield is healthy, he should win, but the injury concern gives him pause.

"Armfield may even have a wrestling Advantage for plus 130 he would definitely be the pick."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 31, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

The Guru picks Serhiy Sidey over Garrett Armfield, noting Sidey's reach advantage and prospect status. He was unimpressed by Armfield's last performance against Brady Hiestand, where he was choked out. He expects a scrappy fight on the feet and believes Sidey's straight shots will be effective.

"I'm going to go with Siri City getting this one done straight straight shots down the pipe"
LOSS vs Brady Hiestand
Submission (rear-naked choke) R3 1:52 · UFC on ESPN: Perez vs. Taira · Jun 15, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Brady Hiestand 0 22 of 50 44% 42 of 76 6 of 13 46% 3 0 5:36
Garrett Armfield 1 49 of 83 59% 59 of 94 0 of 0 --- 1 1 2:57
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Brady Hiestand 0 8 of 17 47% 21 of 33 3 of 7 42% 2 0 2:47
Garrett Armfield 0 6 of 12 50% 9 of 16 0 of 0 --- 1 1 1:05
2 Brady Hiestand 0 10 of 26 38% 17 of 36 1 of 3 33% 0 0 1:32
Garrett Armfield 1 41 of 64 64% 48 of 71 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:52
3 Brady Hiestand 0 4 of 7 57% 4 of 7 2 of 3 66% 1 0 1:17
Garrett Armfield 0 2 of 7 28% 2 of 7 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Brady Hiestand 22 of 50 44% 14 of 39 7 of 10 1 of 1 18 of 44 4 of 6 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 49 of 83 59% 41 of 73 8 of 10 0 of 0 22 of 43 5 of 6 22 of 34
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Brady Hiestand 8 of 17 47% 4 of 12 3 of 4 1 of 1 6 of 15 2 of 2 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 6 of 12 50% 3 of 8 3 of 4 0 of 0 6 of 12 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Brady Hiestand 10 of 26 38% 7 of 21 3 of 5 0 of 0 8 of 22 2 of 4 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 41 of 64 64% 37 of 59 4 of 5 0 of 0 15 of 25 4 of 5 22 of 34
3 Brady Hiestand 4 of 7 57% 3 of 6 1 of 1 0 of 0 4 of 7 0 of 0 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 2 of 7 28% 1 of 6 1 of 1 0 of 0 1 of 6 1 of 1 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jun 14, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Angelo picks Garrett, citing his busy striking, forward pressure, and good takedown defense. He expects the fight to look like Garrett's win over Brad Katona, where he outworks Brady on the feet and wins a decision. He notes Brady struggles with pressure and has not shown he can dominate wrestling or striking.

"I am going to pick Garrett Armfield for those reasons"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jun 12, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Cody picks Garrett Armfield, comparing him to last week's Ludovit Klein as a bettable favorite. He notes Armfield's improvement under Trey Ogden at Marathon MMA, his striking advantage, and his takedown defense. Cody believes Armfield can keep the fight standing and outbox Hiestand, who is one-dimensional and lacks activity. He expects a clear decision win for Armfield.

"Armfield feels like this week's Ludovit Klein... the line is a reasonable line, it's a betable line."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Jun 12, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Daniel Vreeland has seen big improvements in Garrett Armfield's game, especially his head movement, boxing, and volume. He notes Armfield hurts everyone he fights with his right hand. He acknowledges Brady Hiestand's durability and grinding style but believes if Armfield keeps it standing, he lands the better shots and possibly gets a knockout or wins a decision.

"I'm going go uh with Garrett Armfield to win this fight"
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Lean picked Jun 14, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Jacob picks Garrett but expects a close fight. He notes Garrett's low stance and reaction to faints could be exploited by Brady's overhand right. He thinks Garrett's striking should be enough to win a decision, but Brady's relentless wrestling could make it competitive. He believes Garrett has high fight IQ and knows how to win rounds.

"I'm going Garrett Armfield here"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jun 12, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Paul agrees with Cody, noting that he has backed Hiestand before and got lucky. He points out that Hiestand's takedowns don't lead to damage and judges are not rewarding control time anymore. Paul thinks Armfield can replicate his performance against Katona and win easily.

"Garrett Armfield frankly yeah last time out against Katona have that exact same fight here and you should win this fight against Hiestand even easier."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 11, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

The MMA Guru picks Garrett Armfield by second-round TKO. He believes there is a massive boxing composure difference between the two, with Armfield being more composed and able to get back to his feet after takedowns. He notes Armfield's compact frame makes him hard to keep down, and that his win over Brad Katona has aged well. He expects Armfield to push forward and land punches on the feet for a TKO.

second round punches TKO
"I'm going to say second round punches TKO on the feet for Garett Armfield here"
WIN vs Brad Katona
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 297: Strickland vs. du Plessis · Jan 20, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Garrett Armfield 0 64 of 155 41% 76 of 172 4 of 9 44% 0 0 4:35
Brad Katona 0 105 of 168 62% 130 of 193 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Garrett Armfield 0 20 of 48 41% 23 of 52 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:14
Brad Katona 0 31 of 51 60% 31 of 51 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Garrett Armfield 0 25 of 66 37% 27 of 71 1 of 4 25% 0 0 0:27
Brad Katona 0 41 of 66 62% 41 of 66 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Garrett Armfield 0 19 of 41 46% 26 of 49 2 of 3 66% 0 0 2:54
Brad Katona 0 33 of 51 64% 58 of 76 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Garrett Armfield 64 of 155 41% 49 of 138 8 of 9 7 of 8 46 of 126 17 of 28 1 of 1
Brad Katona 105 of 168 62% 74 of 131 21 of 27 10 of 10 99 of 162 6 of 6 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Garrett Armfield 20 of 48 41% 14 of 41 1 of 2 5 of 5 14 of 39 6 of 9 0 of 0
Brad Katona 31 of 51 60% 16 of 33 8 of 11 7 of 7 31 of 51 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Garrett Armfield 25 of 66 37% 20 of 60 4 of 4 1 of 2 20 of 58 5 of 8 0 of 0
Brad Katona 41 of 66 62% 28 of 50 10 of 13 3 of 3 41 of 66 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Garrett Armfield 19 of 41 46% 15 of 37 3 of 3 1 of 1 12 of 29 6 of 11 1 of 1
Brad Katona 33 of 51 64% 30 of 48 3 of 3 0 of 0 27 of 45 6 of 6 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jan 14, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Brad Katona

Angelo picks Katona, citing his footwork, volume, and cardio as advantages. He expects Katona to take over as Armfield slows down, predicting a 29-28 decision. He initially thought the odds were wide but talked himself into confidence, planning to place a bet.

Will bet on Katona
"Brad Katana should win this fight and I just talked myself to being even more confident in him probably going to throw a bet on him"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jan 15, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Brad Katona

Big Brady picks Katona, expecting him to fight smart and use wrestling. He notes Armfield has poor takedown defense and has lost by submission twice. He believes Katona's fight IQ and experience against better competition will lead to a decision win. He thinks Katona won't brawl like he did against Cody Gibson.

decision
"I think he gets it done by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jan 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Brad Katona

Cody picks Katona due to his well-rounded skills, technical boxing, and experience. He thinks Armfield lacks the grappling to stick with Katona and will break under pressure. He predicts a late stoppage or decision win for Katona.

"I think Katona wins... maybe a late stoppage win for Brad Katona."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Lean picked Jan 16, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Brad Katona

Daniel Vreeland leans toward Brad Katona but hopes he is wrong. He notes Katona's experience and ability to slow down younger fighters, but worries about his recent war with Cody Gibson and potential decline. Armfield has heavy hands and could knock Katona out, but Vreeland expects Katona to grind out a decision or get a submission.

"I'm a lean Katona a little bit but i' I'd love to see Garrett Armfield win"
LU
Lucrative James Expert picked Feb 6, 2025 (fight day)

This fight is not discussed in the transcript. The host does not mention Armfield vs Katona.

MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jan 15, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Brad Katona

I'm taking Katona to win by decision. He has a huge experience advantage and higher fight IQ. He can blend his wrestling behind his striking to catch Armfield by surprise. I think Armfield will be surprised by the pace Katona sets. Katona will give Armfield different looks and outpoint him. However, Armfield has potential and could showcase he's ready for this level, but I'm still going with Katona.

decision victory
"I think Kona comes out on the winning end here and gets his hand raised by decision"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jan 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Brad Katona

Paul picks Katona, noting his intelligence and well-rounded game. He jokes about Katona's fake Irish accent but respects his skills. He thinks Katona will use takedowns and top control to win a decision.

"It's the Brad Katona style... you're not going to love it watching it typically but it's effective."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 15, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Brad Katona

The MMA Guru picks Brad Katona, calling him underrated and noting his wins over undefeated fighters in Brave CF. He criticizes Garrett Armfield's level of competition and questions his consistency. He highlights Katona's toughness, kicks, and takedown ability. He predicts a submission win via rear-naked choke in round two.

submission, round 2
"I'm going to go with Brad katuna the weirdest accented man in the UFC I think he's better than Garrett Armfield"
TKO (punches) R1 4:16 · UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie · Aug 26, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Garrett Armfield 0 15 of 31 48% 15 of 31 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Toshiomi Kazama 1 45 of 77 58% 45 of 77 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:26
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Garrett Armfield 0 15 of 31 48% 15 of 31 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Toshiomi Kazama 1 45 of 77 58% 45 of 77 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:26
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Garrett Armfield 15 of 31 48% 8 of 24 3 of 3 4 of 4 15 of 30 0 of 1 0 of 0
Toshiomi Kazama 45 of 77 58% 36 of 67 9 of 10 0 of 0 40 of 68 0 of 0 5 of 9
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Garrett Armfield 15 of 31 48% 8 of 24 3 of 3 4 of 4 15 of 30 0 of 1 0 of 0
Toshiomi Kazama 45 of 77 58% 36 of 67 9 of 10 0 of 0 40 of 68 0 of 0 5 of 9
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Aug 20, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Angelo sees Armfield as more well-rounded but notes that he often fights to his opponent's style instead of imposing his own. He acknowledges Kazama's slick BJJ and chin issues, but leans toward Armfield due to his technical striking and takedown defense. He is not betting on this fight, just watching.

"I am still gonna slightly gear it here because he's just a more well-rounded fighter"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Aug 21, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Toshiomi Kazama

Big Brady notes that Garrett Armfield has struggled with wrestlers and grapplers in his losses, being submitted twice. He sees Toshiomi Kazama as a dangerous grappler who can take the fight to the mat and submit Armfield. He also mentions the long flight to Singapore as a potential disadvantage for Armfield. He forgives Kazama for his quick loss to Rinya Nakamura and believes this is a winnable fight for him.

submission in round 2
"give me a toshiyami Kazama to win this fight I'll take him to win by second round submission in this one"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Cody picks Armfield, citing his well-rounded skills and training at Kill Cliff FC. He notes Kazama's chinny history and one-dimensional grappling. Cody expects Armfield to improve after moving to his natural weight class and training with top partners.

"I kind of been leaning him he's the actual mixed martial arts"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Daniel picks Garrett Armfield, noting that he is faster, more accurate, and more technically sound. He mentions that Kazama has a terrible chin and is a one-trick pony with submissions. He is confident Armfield can keep the fight standing and win by striking. He bet 2 units at -147 and is confident in the pick, though he acknowledges the submission threat.

"I took Armfield at -147 a couple days ago I played him to win two units here's why"
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Aug 26, 2023 (fight day)
Garrett Armfield

James picks Garrett Armfield as the better all-around MMA fighter. He believes Armfield is the superior striker and that Kazama's wrestling is not good enough to take Armfield down consistently. He notes Kazama's Jiu-Jitsu is a lower-percentage path from the bottom, and Armfield should be able to avoid submissions and win on the feet.

"I'm going with Garrett Armfield"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

The host describes Kazama as a BJJ black belt with poor striking who relies on pulling guard and sweeps. He believes Armfield will use his wrestling defensively to keep the fight standing and utilize his speed and striking advantage to damage Kazama. The host expects Armfield to eventually get a knockout due to accumulative damage, noting that Kazama leaves many openings.

"I think that was CRM field eventually get the finish here to get his hand raised by knockout."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Aug 24, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Toshiomi Kazama

Paul picks Kazama as an underdog, citing the Asian fighter advantage in Singapore and jet lag concerns for Armfield. He notes Kazama's submission skills but acknowledges his poor chin. Paul is not confident but likes the value.

Kazama by submission +300
"I'm gonna be taking the Asian underdogs in Asian in uh China or in Singapore"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

The MMA Guru picks Garrett Armfield over Toshiomi Kazama, trusting the American regional scene and Kill Cliff FC training over Kazama's Japanese scene. He notes Armfield's tough debut against David Onama but believes he is more well-rounded. He criticizes Kazama's KO loss to a 2-2 opponent and unimpressive Road to UFC win. He predicts Armfield's superior substance of competition will prevail.

"I'm gonna trust a kill Cliff FC Prospect I'm going with Gara Armfield here over to Yoshi Kazama even if his record does look a little bit worse I think it's against better substance"
LOSS vs David Onama
Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) R2 3:13 · UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev · Jul 09, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
David Onama 0 29 of 72 40% 46 of 95 2 of 6 33% 1 0 2:35
Garrett Armfield 0 21 of 72 29% 29 of 83 0 of 2 0% 0 0 1:52
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 David Onama 0 20 of 49 40% 34 of 66 1 of 4 25% 0 0 0:34
Garrett Armfield 0 12 of 48 25% 20 of 59 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:52
2 David Onama 0 9 of 23 39% 12 of 29 1 of 2 50% 1 0 2:01
Garrett Armfield 0 9 of 24 37% 9 of 24 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
David Onama 29 of 72 40% 16 of 55 13 of 17 0 of 0 27 of 66 1 of 3 1 of 3
Garrett Armfield 21 of 72 29% 15 of 61 4 of 9 2 of 2 20 of 68 1 of 4 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 David Onama 20 of 49 40% 11 of 37 9 of 12 0 of 0 19 of 46 1 of 3 0 of 0
Garrett Armfield 12 of 48 25% 10 of 44 2 of 4 0 of 0 12 of 48 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 David Onama 9 of 23 39% 5 of 18 4 of 5 0 of 0 8 of 20 0 of 0 1 of 3
Garrett Armfield 9 of 24 37% 5 of 17 2 of 5 2 of 2 8 of 20 1 of 4 0 of 0
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 6, 2022 (3 days before fight)
David Onama

Cody is very high on Onama, citing his dynamic striking, footwork, and finishing ability. He notes Onama already beat Armfield as an amateur and that Armfield is not UFC quality yet. He thinks Onama will win easily, possibly by finish.

Mentions over 2.5 rounds at plus money as a possible play.
"david o'nama was going to take on austin lingo fun fight but he would have chewed up lingo was a good spot for him ufc knows what they're doing this kid's got a bright future"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Jul 9, 2022 (fight day)
Garrett Armfield

The host takes a small 0.5 unit shot on Garrett Armfield at +572. He sees Armfield as a solid wrestler who could cause problems for Onama if he employs his grappling. He notes that Onama is great on the feet but if he can't get his power going due to being stuck under Armfield, the upset is possible. He also suggests that if betting Onama, the KO prop is better than the moneyline.

0.5 units at +572. Also mentions over 1.5 rounds at -120 to -130 as a possibility.
"lastly I took a degenerate 0.5 unit shot at Plus 572. the Fate David onama uh Garrett Armfield I got plus 572 like I said half unit shot there solid wrestler if he can employ that here things could get …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 6, 2022 (3 days before fight)
David Onama

Paul thinks Onama is a great prospect and that the price, though high, is justified. He notes Armfield is taking the fight on short notice and is limited. He expects Onama to win, possibly by decision since Armfield has never been knocked out.

Mentions over 2.5 rounds at plus money as a possible play.
"minus 700 even if this guy's coming that guy he's taking on is coming in on short notice like that's just a absurd price tag"
Expert Picks (7)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Oct 27, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Angelo picks Serhiy Sidey but admits he doesn't love Garrett Armfield for illogical reasons. He notes Sidey is tall and long, can grapple, but is chinny and was dropped in his last fight. He thinks Armfield has power and volume, but questions his durability. He expects a close fight and likely won't bet on it, though he notes Armfield is a good dog if on his side.

"I'm going to pick Siri though because I don't know if Garrett is durable enough to survive what Siri can send his way"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Oct 30, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Big Brady picks Garrett Armfield as a dog to win by close decision. He acknowledges Sidey's volume and pressure but favors Armfield's power advantage, noting that Sidey has been dropped before. Brady worries about Armfield's cardio but notes he has improved his strength and conditioning. He expects a striking battle that goes the distance, with Armfield's power being the difference.

dog money
"I got to go Armfield here as a dog I'll take him to win this fight by a very close decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Oct 30, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Cody picks Garrett Armfield, citing his wrestling background, jab, and experience. He notes that Sidey has poor takedown defense and takes too many shots, while Armfield has shown good volume and power. He believes Armfield's wrestling will be the difference, and that Sidey's face will get busted up. He also mentions Armfield's plus money value.

"I'm gonna go with Garett Armfield."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Oct 30, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Daniel Vreeland picks Serhiy Sidey, citing his height and reach advantage (5'11" vs 5'6") and improved maturity after training with top bantamweights. He believes Sidey can keep the fight at range and out-volume Armfield, who has a history of gassing late. Vreeland acknowledges Armfield's power and ability to hurt opponents, but thinks Sidey's length and smart fight IQ will secure a win, possibly by decision.

"I'm gonna pick him to win this uh win this fight"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Oct 31, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

Sidey has the clear striking advantage, and as long as his defensive grappling improvements showcase, he should keep the fight in the striking realm, batter Armfield, and finish him in the second or third round.

finish in second or third round
"Sidey will have the clear striking Advantage but as long as his defensive grappling improvements showcase here he should be able to keep this fight in the Striking room batter Armfield and finish him in the second or third round."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Oct 30, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Garrett Armfield

Paul also picks Armfield but is hesitant due to a video showing Armfield injuring his arm in a side-by-side accident. He believes Armfield is the better striker and wrestler, but questions his health. He notes that if Armfield is healthy, he should win, but the injury concern gives him pause.

"Armfield may even have a wrestling Advantage for plus 130 he would definitely be the pick."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 31, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Serhiy Sidey

The Guru picks Serhiy Sidey over Garrett Armfield, noting Sidey's reach advantage and prospect status. He was unimpressed by Armfield's last performance against Brady Hiestand, where he was choked out. He expects a scrappy fight on the feet and believes Sidey's straight shots will be effective.

"I'm going to go with Siri City getting this one done straight straight shots down the pipe"