UFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon: Full Prelims Preview, Prediction, and Odds

Thursday, Apr 27, 2023 3:36 pm

UFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon is this weekend’s main event at UFC Fight Night 223. The two bantamweights will look to take their opportunity and make a statement to the division. However, before the main event, there are several interesting match-ups on the main card and the prelims. So here’s our preview of the […]

UFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon is this weekend’s main event at UFC Fight Night 223. The two bantamweights will look to take their opportunity and make a statement to the division. However, before the main event, there are several interesting match-ups on the main card and the prelims. So here’s our preview of the UFC Vegas 72 prelims. Follow UFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.

Song and Simon will get all the attention this weekend, given that the card is not the most high-profile UFC card. However, the prelims and UFC Fight Night 223 main card also consist of some close contests between talented fighters. So let’s see who will compete on the UFC Vegas 72 prelims and see what could happen.

UFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon: Full Prelims Preview, Prediction, and Odds

UFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon Prelims Preview and Prediction

Martin Buday vs Jake Collier

Heavyweights Martin Buday and Jake Collier will face each other on the UFC Fight Night 223 prelims. While Buday has the better record, the two heavyweights match up evenly in their physical attributes. Moreover, they also have very similar striking numbers.

Our prediction: Jake Collier beats Martin Buday by a decision.

Cody Durden vs Charles Johnson

A flyweight bout between Cody Durden and Charles Johnson will feature on the UFC Vegas 72 prelims. Johnson has a slight advantage in the physical aspects. However, Durden comes into this fight on the back of a win, unlike Johnson. And while Johnson has the better striking numbers, Durden has much better grappling stats.

Our prediction: Cody Durden beats Charles Johnson by submission.

Stephannie Egger vs Irina Alekseeva

Swiss fighter Stephannie Egger will take on UFC debutant Irina Alekseeva in the women’s bantamweight division. The two match up fairly evenly in their physical attributes. And since it’s Aleekseeva’s debut, we can not compare the stats of the two.

Our prediction: Irina Alekseeva beats Stephanie Egger by TKO.

Journey Newson vs Marcus McGhee

The UFC Vegas 72 prelims also features a catch-weight bout between Journey Newson and Marcus McGhee. 6-1-0 McGhee will make his debut in the UFC against the formidable challenge of Newson. McGhee has the advantages in the physical attributes while Newson has experience on his side.

Our prediction: Marcus McGhee beats Journey Newson by decision.

Hailey Cowan vs Jamey-Lyn Horth

Another women’s bantamweight bout on the UFC Fight Night 223 card features Hailey Cowan and Jamey-Lyn Horth. Both fighters are almost identical in their physical attributes and experience in their careers. However, Horth is unbeaten in her career.

Our prediction: Hailey Cowan beats Jamey-Lyn Horth by TKO.