by Dan Mendoza
The UFC returns to the Apex after a week off with an amazing show. The main bout features bantamweight contender Rob Font against Jose Aldo.
Brad Riddell takes on Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event, which features two rising lightweight strikers. This is widely expected to be the bout of the night. Get the latest information and odds for all UFC fights this weekend.
UFC Fight Night: Font Vs. Aldo Start Time
- Date: Saturday, December 4th
- Main card: 7:00 p.m. PT/10:00 p.m. ET/3:00 a.m. BST
- Main event (approx): 9:00 p.m. PT/12:00 a.m. ET/5:00 a.m. BST
Rob Font vs. Jose Aldo Betting Odds
The main event pairs fourth-ranked bantamweight Rob Font against fifth-ranked Jose Aldo. Both fighters are on winning streaks, and the victor of this bout will be considered for a championship shot.
Rob Font Fight Odds
Due to his current winning streak and the level of competitors he’s faced, Rob Font is the small favorite in this bout. Font is now on a four-fight winning streak and hopes to defeat the former champion. He recently had the opportunity to fight for the interim championship but was unable to do so due to covid. Font has strong boxing fundamentals and makes good use of his reach. His reach in this bout is practically identical to that of his opponent. He won the bulk of his fights by TKO/KO, although he also won some by decision. Font has a greater chance of winning by decision in this bout. UFC Betting sites online like his odds of winning.
Jose Aldo Fight Odds
Jose Aldo was a featherweight champion before deciding to go down to bantamweight following a string of KO/TKO losses. He has lost to interim champion Petr Yan since entering, although he has won two fights against the division’s best. Aldo has a strong foundation in Muay Thai and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu but has concentrated more on his boxing in recent fights. He has seventeen TKO/KO victories and twelve decision victories. Aldo has two alternatives for winning this bout: force a TKO/KO finish or keep the fight standing and try to win by decision.
Brad Riddell vs. Rafael Fiziev Betting Odds
In the co-main event, two high-profile strikers square off in the lightweight division, with Brad Riddell taking on Rafael Fiziev. This fight has the potential to be the fight of the night.
Brad Riddell Fight Odds
The odds in this bout are now even, which makes sense given that both fighters have similar records. Brad Riddell is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with four of those victories coming in the UFC. Riddell trains with Israel Adesanya at City Kickboxing Gym, which is recognized for developing top strikers. Riddell comes from a strong muay Thai background and plans to use all eight limbs to win. He has five TKO/KO victories and five decision victories. So this bout might go either way; Riddell could go for a TKO/KO victory or a decision victory.
Rafael Fiziev Fight Odds
Rafael Fiziev’s record and fighting style are extremely similar to that of his opponent. Fiziev is on a four-fight winning run in the UFC. To make the most of his profession and be more active, he just switched gyms from Tiger Muay Thai to Sandford MMA. Fiziev also has a strong muay Thai foundation from years of training in Thailand. Fiziev, in comparison to Riddell, is the more flashy fighter, employing spinning kicks. He has won most of his fights by TKO/KO, but the majority of his UFC bouts have been won by decision. His best chance may be to try for a TKO/KO victory.
Clay Guida vs. Leonardo Santos Betting Odds
Following that, we have another lightweight battle, this time between American Clay Guida and Brazilian Leonardo Santos. Both fighters are presently on losing streaks, and only one of them can win.
Clay Guida Fight Odds
Clay Guida is the underdog in this bout and is aiming to get back on track. In the previous three years, he has only won two of six fights. Guida, despite his age, is noted for his tremendous work rate and unyielding pressure. He drags his opponents to the ground using chain wrestling. His greatest chance of victory is to apply consistent pressure to Santos and try for a decision victory.
Leonardo Santos Fight Odds
Leonardo Santos is the favorite in this fight and is seeking to start a new winning streak. He presently has his first UFC defeat, which came via TKO against Grant Dawson. Santos is well-known for his background in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and has won the bulk of his bouts through submission. His best bet in this fight would be to take Guida to the ground and look to win by submission.
Jim Crute vs. Jamahal Hill Betting Odds
The following fight matches two light heavyweights against one other. The Australian Jim Crute takes on the American Jamahal Hill; both fighters are currently on losing streaks; whoever wins this bout will face a top fifteen opponent the next time they fight.
Jim Crute Fight Odds
The favorite in this fight is Jim Crute, who was on a two-fight win run until his last loss to Anthony Smith. He got into the UFC through the Contender series. He has won four of his six fights since entering the UFC and has only lost to the top of the division. He has won most of his fights by TKO/KO, although he has also won several through submission and decision. Crute’s best bet is a submission finish or a TKO/KO.
Jamahal Hill Fight Odds
Jamahal Hill is the underdog in this bout and is aiming to get back on track after his TKO loss. Hill entered the UFC through the Contender series as well. Before his defeat, he had a three-fight winning run. Hill is a solid striker who has won half of his fights by TKO/KO but also by decision. His best bet may be to put pressure on Crute and try for a KO/TKO victory, or to keep the fight standing and battle for a decision.
Brendan Allen vs. Chris Curtis Betting Odds
To round up the main card, two middleweights will square off. Brendan Allen will face Chris Curtis on short notice. Both fighters are thrilling to watch and are continuously striving for a finish.
Brendan Allen Fight Odds
Brendan Allen is the favorite in this bout and is trying for his third win in a row. He got to the UFC through the Contender series. He’s won six of his seven bouts since joining, with his lone defeat coming against Sean Strickland. Allen has won the bulk of his fights by submission, but he is not hesitant to try for a TKO/KO finish. His best bet is to go for a submission finish or to wait for a decision.
Chris Curtis Fight Odds
Chris Curtis is coming in on short notice and with a lot of hype for this fight. He only had his first UFC bout in early November, when he knocked out Phil Hawes. Curtis is presently on a six-fight winning run and has fifteen KO/TKO victories. He’s recognized for having excellent boxing foundations, and his best option is to finish with a TKO/KO.
Dan Mendoza is a Vegas native who learned martial arts from the age of 10 - starting with Judo & Karate - moving to amateur boxing and later becoming a MMA coach and trainer. Dan covers UFC, Bellator, Boxing and other contact sports at Vegas-Odds.com
