UFC on ESPN 73: Cesar Almeida vs. Cezary Oleksiejczuk Prediction for Today, 12/13/25

The fourth fight on the Main Card at UFC on ESPN 73 will see Cesar Almeida take on Cezary Oleksiejczuk. This will be a fight in the UFC Middleweight division. Almeida enters this fight with an MMA record of 7-1 and 4-1 in the UFC. He is averaging 4.16 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 58% Almeida absorbs 2.32 strikes and has a striking defense of 48%. He has shown no grappling ability in the UFC so far, but has a takedown of 60%.

Oleksiejczuk enters this fight with an MMA record of 16-3 and 1-0 in the UFC. He is averaging 28.33 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 100% Almeida absorbs 0.00 strikes and has a striking defense of 100%. He has shown no grappling ability in the UFC so far, but has a takedown of 100%.

Oleksiejczuk is the heavy favorite in this fight, even though he will be making his official UFC debut. He was more than impressive in his previous fight, winning in the first round while not absorbing a single strike from his opponent. Almeida, on the other hand, is in solid form; however, with Oleksiejczuk having already showcased his striking ability, backing him to win will be our lean.