UFC Fight Night 261: Lucas Almeida vs. Michael Aswell Prediction

UFC Fight Night 261: Lucas Almeida vs. Michael Aswell Prediction for Tomorrow, 10/11/25

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UFC Fight Night 261: Lucas Almeida vs. Michael Aswell Pickswise Expert Predictions

Fight Prop Pick
Fight to go the Distance - No(-150)

The first fight on the Main Card at UFC Fight Night 261 will see Lucas Almeida take on Michael Aswell. This will be a fight in the UFC Featherweight division. Almeida enters this fight with an MMA record of 15-4 and 2-4 in the UFC. He averages 4.94 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 39%. Almeida absorbs 5.04 strikes and has a striking defense of 54%. He has not shown any grappling ability, but has a takedown defense of 53%.

Aswell enters this fight with an MMA record of 10-3 and 0-2 in the UFC. He averages 9.10 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 44%. Aswell absorbs 7.93 strikes and has a striking defense of 54%. He has also not shown any grappling ability, but has a takedown defense of 57%.

Aswell is the slight favorite; however, we will be looking for this fight to go the distance. Almeida and Aswell have seen each of their last 2 UFC fights go the distance; therefore, backing the same will be our lean.

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