**Upcoming UFC Matches: fighters' records, odds, and predictions**

The MMA community is abuzz as the upcoming UFC matches feature some highly anticipated showdowns. In particular, the fight between Mansur Abdul-Malik and Dusko Todorovic is drawing significant attention. Abdul-Malik, who holds a 6-0 MMA record and will be making his UFC debut, is favored against Todorovic, who has a 12-4 MMA record and a 3-4 UFC record. With recent performances showing Abdul-Malik at 5-0 over his past five fights compared to Todorovic's 2-3, it's no surprise that analysts are picking Abdul-Malik for the win, with odds of -485 against Todorovic's +370.

In the women's strawweight division, Luana Pinheiro (11-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) will face off against Gillian Robertson (14-8 MMA, 11-6 UFC). Pinheiro has a recent record of 3-2, while Robertson boasts a stronger 4-1 in her last five outings. MMA analysts have shown a clear preference for Robertson, reflected in 11 out of 11 picks and odds of -380 compared to Pinheiro's +300.

The Bantamweight division will feature Gaston Bolanos (7-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC) going against Cortavious Romious (9-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC). Although Bolanos has struggled with a 2-3 record in his last five fights, Romious enters the octagon with a promising 4-1 record. Analysts are leaning slightly towards Romious with 6 picks to Bolanos' 5, and with odds reflecting Romious' favored status at -220 against Bolanos' +180.

In another notable middleweight bout, Reinier de Ridder (17-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) takes on UFC veteran Gerald Meerschaert (37-17 MMA, 12-9 UFC). Both fighters enter the match with a 3-2 record in their last five fights. De Ridder is heavily favored with odds of -310, while Meerschaert stands at +250. All 11 analysts have picked de Ridder as the likely winner.

Welterweight competitors Neil Magny (29-12 MMA, 22-11 UFC) and Carlos Prates (20-6 MMA, 3-0 UFC) also promise an engaging bout. Magny, with a somewhat unstable 2-3 record recently, faces a formidable opponent in Prates, who comes in with an unbeaten 5-0 record in his last fights. Prates is overwhelmingly favored to win with odds of -800 compared to Magny's +550, and all 11 analysts predict a Prates victory.

While these are the main card highlights, it's worth noting the opinions and odds on some of the preliminary bouts. Denise Gomes has 9 picks to Karolina Kowalkiewicz's 2, Charlie Radtke is slightly favored over Matthew Semelsberger with 7 to 4 picks, and Cody Stamann edges Da'Mon Blackshear with 7 to 4 analysts' picks. Tresean Gore is the favorite against Antonio Trocoli (8 picks to 3), and Melissa Mullins similarly leads against Klaudia Sygula (8 to 3).

These matches showcase a mix of experienced veterans and emerging talents, setting the stage for an exciting night of UFC action. Fans and fighters alike eagerly await to see how these predictions hold up when the competitors step into the octagon.