UFC 291: Stephen Thompson vs Michael Pereira: UFC News: The UFC is back with another exciting pay-per-view event, UFC 291, set to take place in Salt Lake City this weekend. The main event features a clash between former interim champion Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, who will compete for the BMF (Baddest Motherf**ker) title. In the co-main event, Alex Pereira will face off against former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz to determine the top spot in the division.
UFC 291: Stephen Thompson vs Michael Pereira Preview Prediction and Odds
Additionally, the Welterweight division will showcase a thrilling matchup between American Stephen Thompson and Brazilian Michael Pereria. With such talented fighters on display, this event promises to be a must-watch for UFC fans. So let’s dive in to see preview, predictions, and odds for the event.
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Preview, Prediction, And Odds for Stephen Thompson and Michael Pereira
It will be an intriguing matchup between Stephen Thompson, who currently holds a record of 17 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw, and Michael Pereira, who has 28 wins, 11 losses, and 2 no contests in his professional MMA career. As both fighters possess impressive skills and experience, it will be exciting to see how they fare against each other in their upcoming bout at UFC 291.
Initially scheduled for UFC 289 in Vancouver, the fight between Stephen Thompson and Michael Pereira did not take place, causing the event to suffer. However, the two skilled fighters will finally face off at UFC 291. In his last performance, Thompson put on an impressive display against Kevin Holland, bouncing back from a slow start to deliver a dominant round.
Meanwhile, Pereira is currently on a remarkable five-fight winning streak and has climbed up the rankings after starting his UFC career with a 3-3 record. In his most recent fight, he won the Fight of the Night award against Santiago Ponzinibbio.
In terms of betting odds, Thompson has a higher chance of winning with a -162 favoritism, while Pereira is considered an underdog with a +150 odds. Our prediction is that Wonderboy will most likely take another win, given his impressive last fight . On the other hand, although Pereira might has won his match, it seems Wonderboy will take a win.
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