by Dan Mendoza
For UFC Fight Night, Paulo Costa and Martin Vettori take center stage. Both fighters are aiming to avenge their defeats to middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Both fighters want to remain relevant in the division.
The co-main event pits two lightweights, Grant Dawson vs. Rick Glenn, Dawson is a rising star, while Glenn is a veteran looking to steal hype from Dawson. The victor earning a top 15 bout next time around.
UFC Fight Night: Costa Vs. Vettori Start Time
- Date: Saturday, October 23
- Main card: 1:00 p.m. PT/4:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. BST
- Main event (approx): 4:00 p.m. PT/7:00 p.m. ET/12:00 a.m. BST
Paulo Costa vs. Martin Vettori Betting Odds
In the middleweight class, Paulo Costa will face Martin Vettori. Both fighters have just lost to Israel Adesanya, and neither opponent likes the other. This squabble has been brewing for a while and is expected to escalate into a full-fledged war.
Paulo Costa Fight Odds
For this bout, Paulo Costa is a slight underdog. After being knocked out by Israel Adesanya, this is his first bout back. Costa still has a brilliant record with thirteen wins and one loss. Costa rose to prominence on The Ultimate Fighter Brazil, but he didn’t make it to the UFC until 2017. Costa is a big middleweight and cuts a lot of weight to his detriment. He’s well-known for his knockout power, having won the bulk of his fights through TKO. Costa must be aggressive and apply pressure early on in order to get a TKO finish.
Martin Vettori Fight Odds
Martin Vettori is in the same boat as Costa. Prior to his most recent defeat, he had a five-fight win streak. Vettori is the more experienced fighter, having won seventeen fights and lost five. He debuted in the UFC in 2016 and has been quite busy since then. The bulk of his victories have been by decision, but so have his defeats. Vettori has used a wrestling strategy in his past six fights and should continue to do so against Costa since he can win by decision.
Grant Dawson vs. Rick Glenn Betting Odds
The co-main event pits two rising lightweights, Grant Dawson vs. Rick Glenn. Both fighters are on a winning streak, with Dawson hoping to add Glenn’s name to his. Glenn is hoping to steal some thunder from Dawson, a rising star.
Grant Dawson Fight Odds
Grant Dawson is the favorite in this bout, and he has been on a roll since entering the UFC. He’s on an eight-fight win streak right now. Dawson is now a lightweight after struggling to make weight as a featherweight. Grant is a skilled grappler, having won eleven of his fights through submission. His best option is to take this fight to the ground and win via submission.
Rick Glenn Fight Odds
Rick Glenn is aiming to extend his winning run with a victory over Dawson. With twenty-two victories and six defeats, he is the more experienced fighter. Glenn debuted in the UFC in 2016, beginning in the featherweight division, where he alternated wins and losses, before being sidelined for three years due to injuries. He’s since moved up to lightweight and won his first bout in the new division by KO. The bulk of his victories have been via KO/TKO, and he should attempt to keep this fight standing versus Dawson for a TKO finish.
Jessica-Rose Clark vs. Joselyne Edwards Betting Odds
Next up are two female bantamweights, Jessica-Rose Clark of Australia and Joselyne Edwards of Panama. Clark is hoping to begin a new winning streak, while Edwards is hoping to get back into the win column.
Jessica-Rose Clark Fight Odds
For this fight, Jessica-Rose Clark is the slight favorite. Clark began her UFC career with two wins at flyweight but found the weight cut difficult to maintain after losing two fights in a row and has now switched to bantamweight. She is currently on a one-fight winning streak and is keen to continue it. Clark has won the majority of her fights by decision, although she has also won via TKO/KO and submission. Her striking has improved significantly, and she has the ability to keep this bout standing and cruise to a decision.
Joselyne Edwards Fight Odds
Joselyne Edwards has only fought twice in the UFC, although she has competed in a variety of lesser organizations. She recently lost her last fight and will be keen to regain her winning ways. When compared to Clark, Edwards is younger, taller, and has a longer reach. She has won the majority of her fights by TKO/KO, although she has also won three through submission. Look for her to use her reach, keep this fight standing, and finish with a TKO/KO.
Alex Caceres vs. Seung woo Choi Betting Odds
Alex Caceres will seek to extend his winning streak against rising star Seung Woo Choi. A win against Caceres means a bigger name the next time around for Choi.
Alex Caceres Fight Odds
Alex Caceres is a significant underdog in this bout, but he possesses the ability to win. He is currently on a four-fight winning streak, with three of those victories coming through by decision. Caceres entered the UFC in 2010 via the Ultimate Fighter show and has served as the featherweight division’s gatekeeper ever since. He’s recognized for his excellent Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, and you can bet he’ll take Choi to the ground at some point. Caceres’ best fighting bet is to wear down Choi and hope for a decision win.
Seung woo Choi Fight Odds
Seung woo Choi, a South Korean, entered the UFC in 2019 and has had two defeats and three victories since then. Choi has an excellent record of 10 victories and three defeats. His majority of victories have been via TKO/KO, including his most recent victory over Julian Erosa. He is big and strong enough to compete with anyone in the division. Choi is likely to keep this bout standing and go for a KO/TKO finish.
Francisco Trinaldo vs. Dwight Grant Betting Odds
Next up is Francisco Trinaldo, who will fight Dwight Grant at welterweight. Trinaldo aims to win again in a new division, while Grant wants to add Trinaldo’s name to his résumé.
Francisco Trinaldo Fight Odds
Francisco Trinaldo, who has thirty-four fights under his belt, is a slight favorite in this bout. He’s also the oldest fighter on the card, at 43 years old. Trinaldo is small at welterweight but has moved up due to his age and the absence of the burden of weight cutting. Trinaldo has won the bulk of his fights by decision, but he has also won 9 via TKO/KO and has never been knocked out in his career. Expect a gruelling fight, with Trinaldo’s greatest chance of winning by TKO/KO.
Dwight Grant Fight Odds
Dwight Grant made his UFC debut in 2018 after obtaining a contract through the Contender series. He’s won three of his five fights, with his most impressive victory coming against talented striker Alan Jouban. He is far larger than his opponent and has a six-inch reach advantage. The majority of Grant’s victories have been by TKO/KO, however, he does use a strong wrestling style. His best course of action is to take this fight to the ground and end it with a TKO.
Nicolae Negumereanu vs. Ike Villanueva Betting Odds
To round off the card, two light heavyweights will kick off the action. Nicolae Negumereanu takes on Ike Villanueva. Both fighters are known for their KO power, don’t anticipate this bout to go to a decision.
Nicolae Negumereanu Fight Odds
Nicolae Negumereanu has only been a competitor of the UFC since 2019 and is presently on a one-fight winning streak. He has a winning brilliant record of 10 victories and one defeat. He will have a reach advantage over his opponent, and he has won the majority of his fights via TKO/KO. Negumereanu is a safe bet to finish with a TKO/KO.
Ike Villanueva Fight Odds
Ike Villanueva is down from heavyweight to take on Negumeneanu. He’s a striker, but he’s only won one of four fights since entering the UFC. The bulk of his victories have been by KO/TKO, but so have his defeats. Villanueva’s greatest chance of victory is by TKO/KO, but he also puts himself at risk of getting knocked out.
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
