It should be an exciting striking main event at UFC on Vegas 38 as No. 5 Thiago Santos and No. 11 Johnny Walker touch up the gloves in the main event.
A big win will keep the winner in the title shot conversation. Kenai Andrews checks in with his thoughts on the main card.
In case you missed, Aspen Ladd and Mac Chiasson women’s bantamweight bout is canceled after Ladd missed weight.
Kenai Andrews checks in with his thoughts on the main card.
MAIN CARD (7PM ET/4PM PT)
ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ (12-4-0) VS. MIKE BREEDEN (10-3-0)
Andrews: Breeden is replacing Leonardo Santos on short notice. Advantage: Hernandez.
Andrews Prediction: Alexander Hernandez via UD
MISHA CIRKUNOV (15-6-0) VS. KRZYSZTOF JOTKO (22-5-0)
Andrews: Cirkunov should be the bigger guy here but can he push the pace or get the fight to the floor? After some early trouble, Cirkunov gets the tap.
Andrews Prediction: Misha Cirkunov via submission
ALEX OLIVEIRA (22-10-1, 1NC) VS. NIKO PRICE (14-5-0)
This fight promises to be 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐄 📺@AlexCowboyUFC vs @NikoHybridPrice
[ #UFCVegas38 | Tomorrow | 𝙈𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙙 7𝙥𝙢𝙀𝙏 | Live on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/tffPkyMbZN
— UFC (@ufc) October 1, 2021
Andrews: Both guys need a win. This could go either way. I think Price edges it out.
Andrews Prediction: Niko Price via UD
KEVIN HOLLAND (21-7-0) VS. KYLE DAUKAUS (10-2-0)
MWs hoping to make the most of their co main event slot.@Trailblaze2Top vs @KyleDaukaus goes down TOMORROW!
[ #UFCVegas38 | Tomorrow | 𝙈𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙙 7𝙥𝙢𝙀𝙏 | Live on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/jjpTVJz2yp
— UFC (@ufc) October 1, 2021
Andrews: Holland has trained for the takedown with Johny Hendricks. I think it will help him in this contest.
Andrews Prediction: Kevin Holland via UD
MAIN EVENT
THIAGO SANTOS (21-9-0) VS. JOHNNY WALKER (18-5-0)
Top tier Brazilian talent stepping under the main event lights 🇧🇷@TMarretaMMA vs @JohnnyWalker TOMORROW 💥
[ #UFCVegas38 | Tomorrow | 𝙈𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙙 7𝙥𝙢𝙀𝙏 | Live on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/W8QaiXjbAu
— UFC (@ufc) October 1, 2021
Andrews: Santos will be tough, but Walker if he is prepared should be able to use his size and talent to put him away.
Andrews Prediction: Johnny Walker via TKO
Enjoy the fights.
