UFC Fight Night: After a fiery UFC Fight Night featuring Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes, action resumes thick and fast. Bantamweights Yadong Song and Ricky Simon will headline this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 223. So ahead of the Song vs Simon bout, here’s our preview and prediction of UFC Vegas 72. Follow UFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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Song and Simon will headline a fairly low-profile card this weekend. Despite there being some interesting match-ups, there are no big names like last weekend. Therefore, all the focus will be on the main event between Song and Simon at UFC Vegas 72.
UFC Fight Night: Yadong Song vs Ricky Simon- Preview, Prediction, and Odds
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UFC Fight Night 223: Yadong Song vs Ricky Simon Preview and Prediction
Chinese sensation Yadong Song comes into the bout with a 19-7-1 record and defeat in his last bout. Therefore, he will be eager to get his record back on track. Simon, on the other hand, has a better 20-3-0 record and enters the octagon this weekend on the back of a win.
When we compare the physical attributes, Song stands at 5’8”, has a 67” punching reach and a 38” leg reach. Simon stands at 5’6”, with a 69” punching reach, and 38” leg reach. Therefore, there is not much to separate the two bantamweights in their physical attributes.
In terms of the numbers, Yadong Song has the slightly better striking numbers. He lands more punches per minute than Simon. However, Simon has much better grappling numbers. He gets over 6 takedowns every fifteen minutes.
Therefore, all of these points towards this being an interesting fight between two very contrasting styles.
Our prediction: Ricky Simon beats Yadong Song by submission.
Yadong Song vs Ricky Simon odds
While the odds do not always tell the full story, the bookmakers have had their say. The official betting site of the UFC has Ricky Simon as the favorite for UFC Vegas 72. Ricky Simon is a -125 favorite, while Yadong Song is a +105 underdog.
Therefore, fans can make their bets accordingly if they want to earn a quick buck. However, we encourage you to bet responsibly.
What do you make the Yadong Song vs Ricky Simon event? Who do you think will come out on top at UFC Fight Night 223?
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