UFC on ESPN 67: Cameron Smotherman vs. Serhiy Sidey Prediction

UFC on ESPN 67: Cameron Smotherman vs. Serhiy Sidey Prediction for Tomorrow, 05/03/25

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UFC on ESPN 67: Cameron Smotherman vs. Serhiy Sidey Pickswise Expert Predictions

Money Line Pick
Sidey Win(-142)

The second fight on the Main Card at UFC on ESPN 67 will see Cameron Smotherman take on Serhiy Sidey. This will be a fight in the UFC Bantamweight division. Smotherman enters this fight with an MMA record of 12-4 and 1-1 in the UFC. He is averaging 6.25 significant strikes and has a striking accuracy of 37%. Smotherman absorbs 4.56 strikes and has a striking defense of 60%. He has not shown any grappling ability, but has a takedown defense of 50%.

Sidey enters this fight with an MMA record of 11-2 and 2-1 in the UFC. He is averaging 4.87 significant strikes and has a striking accuracy of 39%. Sidey absorbs 4.44 strikes and has a striking defense of 53%. He has not shown any grappling ability, but averages 1.4 submission attempts every 15 minutes.

Sidey is the moderate favorite and looks to be the best betting option. While he is lacking in striking volume, Sidey has the clear edge in submission ability if this fight moves to the ground. He has also had a better start to his UFC career; therefore, backing Sidey to win will be our lean.

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