UFC 303 Main Card Picks Revealed: Exciting Matchups Set for International Fight Week in Las Vegas
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The highly anticipated UFC 303 is set to take place this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as part of the thrilling International Fight Week. Fight fans are eagerly awaiting the intense battles that will unfold, with the light heavyweight championship bout headlining the evening's card.
In the welterweight division, undefeated fighter Garry (14-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) will face off against Michael Page (22-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC). Garry has been on a remarkable winning streak, boasting a 5-0 record in his past five fights. However, Page, with a record of 4-1 in his recent outings, is determined to make a name for himself. The odds are slightly in Garry's favor with -140, while Page stands at +120. Our expert panel leans towards Garry, with six out of eleven members predicting his victory.
Fans can also look forward to an exciting women's bantamweight clash between Mayra Bueno Silva (10-3-1 MMA, 5-3-1 UFC) and Macy Chiasson (10-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC). With both fighters holding impressive records, this could be a closely contested matchup. Bueno Silva is slightly favored at -165, while Chiasson stands at +140. The Junkie pick results are split, with Chiasson receiving the edge from six members, and Bueno Silva garnering the support of five.
The light heavyweight division will showcase another thrilling encounter between Roman Dolidze (12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) and Anthony Smith (38-19 MMA, 13-9 UFC). Dolidze holds a slight advantage in the odds at -150, while Smith trails closely behind at +125. The panel's prediction for this fight is split, with Dolidze receiving the edge from six members, while Smith garners the support of five.
In the lightweight division, Diego Lopes (24-6 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will face off against Brian Ortega (16-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC). Ortega, ranked number 7 in the featherweight division, will be looking to make an impact in the lightweight category. Lopes holds the odds in his favor at -150, with Ortega standing at +125. Remarkably, all eleven panel members have predicted a victory for Lopes.
The night's action-packed main card will also feature a light heavyweight showdown between Alex Pereira (10-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) and Jiri Prochazka (30-4-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC). Pereira, the top-ranked fighter in the division, is favored at -150, while Prochazka stands at +125. The panel heavily leans towards Pereira, with nine members predicting his success.
With an incredible lineup of fights, UFC 303 is set to provide fight fans with an unforgettable night of thrilling action. The predictions from our panel of experts have captured the excitement surrounding these matchups, and now it's up to the fighters to deliver inside the Octagon on Saturday, June 29th. Make sure to tune in and witness the intensity of International Fight Week!