UFC 327: Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker Predictions for Saturday, 04/11/26

The second fight on the Main Card at UFC 327 will see Dominick Reyes take on Johnny Walker. This will be a fight in the UFC Light Heavyweight division. Reyes enters this fight with an MMA record of 15-5 and 9-5 in the UFC. He is averaging 5.39 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 54%. Reyes absorbs 3.49 strikes and has a striking defense of 49%. His grappling is not nearly as strong, averaging 0.29 takedowns every 15 minutes. He has a takedown accuracy of 28% and a takedown defense of 82%.

Walker enters this fight with an MMA record of 22-9 and 9-6 in the UFC. He is averaging 4.06 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 55%. Walker absorbs 3.09 and has a striking defense of 45%. His grappling has not been strong, averaging 0.42 takedowns every 15 minutes. Walker has a takedown accuracy of 60% and a takedown defense of 57%.

Reyes is the short favorite in this fight; however, he still looks to be the best betting option. Reyes has been solid recently, going 3-1 in his last 4 UFC fights. Walker, on the other hand, is 1-2 in his last 3 UFC fights. Reyes also has the advantage in striking volume compared to Walker; therefore, backing Reyes to win will be our play.