UFC Fight Night 271: Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Yousri Belgaroui Predictions for Today, 03/28/26

The second fight on the Main Card at UFC Fight Night 271 will see Mansur Abdul-Malik take on Yousri Belgaroui. This will be a fight in the UFC Middleweight division. Abdul-Malik enters this fight with an MMA record of 9-0-1 and 4-0-1 in the UFC. He averages 4.18 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 48%. Abdul-Malik absorbs 3.46 strikes and has a striking defense of 51%. He has shown decent grappling ability, averaging 0.94 takedowns every 15 minutes. Abdul-Malik has a takedown accuracy of 50%, and he has a takedown defense of 83%.

Belgaroui enters this fight with an MMA record of 9-3 and 2-1 in the UFC. He is averaging 5.82 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 66%. Belgaroui absorbs 2.52 strikes and has a striking defense of 61%. His grappling has not been strong, averaging 0.39 takedowns every 15 minutes. He has a takedown accuracy of 100% and a takedown defense of 68%.

Abdul-Malik is the slight favorite in this fight; however, he still looks to be the best betting option. Through 4 UFC fights, he has been perfect and has won all these fights by finish. Further, Abdul-Malik has the advantage in grappling. For that reason, backing Abdul-Malik will be our best bet.