UFC on ESPN 71: Danny Silva vs. Kevin Vallejos Prediction for Today, 08/02/25
UFC on ESPN 71: Danny Silva vs. Kevin Vallejos Pickswise Expert Predictions
The first fight on the Main Card at UFC on ESPN 71 will see Danny Silva take on Kevin Vallejos. This will be a fight in the UFC Featherweight division. Silva enters this fight with an MMA record of 10-1 and 3-0 in the UFC. He is averaging 7.36 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 59%. Silva absorbs 7.96 strikes and has a striking defense of 61%. His grappling has also been solid, averaging 2.33 takedowns every 15 minutes. Silva has a takedown accuracy of 46% and a takedown defense of 100%.
Vallejos enters this fight with an MMA record of 15-1 and 2-1 in the UFC. He is averaging 6.48 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 51%. Vallejos is absorbing 5.70 strikes and has a striking defense of 57%. He has not shown any grappling ability, but has a takedown defense of 66%.
Given that Vallejos is the significant favorite, we will target the method by which he could win. Vallejos has the clear advantage in striking volume and has won both of his UFC fights by KO/TKO. Both of these wins were in the first round as well; therefore, backing Vallejos to win by KO/TKO will be our lean.
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