by Dan Mendoza
The UFC is back this weekend with a stellar card that sees UK fighter Darren Till take on Derek Brunson. The winner of this fight could secure a middleweight title shot.
After plans to host the UFC in London fell through, this weekend’s card will see the Brits head to Vegas for a main card that’ll have every MMA fan in the UK watching.
UFC Fight Night: Till VS. Brunson Start Time
- Date: Saturday, September 4
- Main card: 12:00 p.m. PT/3:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. BST
- Main event (approx): 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET/11:30 p.m. BST
Darren Till vs Derek Brunson Betting Odds
Darren Till is considered the favorite in the fight due to the caliber of quality fighters he has faced in the past. Still, Derek Brunson will be aiming to steal his thunder and go for his long-desired rematch with the current middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya.
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| Derek Brunson | Name | Darren Till |
| 22-7-0 | Record | 18-3-1 |
| 6′ 1″ | Height | 6′ 0″ |
| 185 lbs | Weight | 185 lbs |
| 77″ | Reach | 74″ |
| Southpaw | Stance | Southpaw |
| 3.46 | Sig Strk LPM | 2.27 |
| 60.47 | Sig Strk Acc | 47.29 |
| 3.11 | TD AVG | 0.54 |
| 33.33 | TD ACC | 41.67 |
| 0.46 | Sub Avg | 0.00 |
Darren Till Winning Odds
Darren Till hasn’t fought since July 2020. Although he has had numerous bookings against Jack Hermansson and Marvin Vettori, both were canceled due to injury. Now more than a year on, he’s looking to make an impressive statement against Derek Brunson. Although he lost to number one contender Robert Whittaker, his performance was still impressive. People tend to forget Darren Till is only 28 years old and yet to reach his athletic prime. Till is well known for his Muay Thai style, using kicks, knees, elbows, and clinching to his advantage. Expect him to want to keep this fight standing and at his range.
Derek Brunson Winning Odds
Derek Brunson is the underdog for this fight. He has always been considered to be a contender but never lived up to expectations. He was considered to be the gatekeeper of the middleweight division, but he had moved from his own gym to the established Sanford MMA, which is a current hotbed of talent. Since his loss to the champ, Israel Adesanya, he’s rattled off four straight wins against and coming up fighters. Now he looks to push the pace and get Till to the ground, where he has the wrestling advantage.
Tom Aspinall Vs Sergey Spivak Betting Odds
The co-main event is a heavyweight affair, with Team Kaobon standout Tom Aspinall aiming for another stellar win against another rising fighter, Sergey Spivak. Both fighters will be looking for the finish and don’t expect this fight to last three rounds.
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| Tom Aspinall | Name | Serghei Spivac |
| 10-2-0 | Record | 13-2-0 |
| 6′ 5″ | Height | 6′ 3″ |
| 249 lbs | Weight | 242 lbs |
| 78″ | Reach | 78″ |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
| 7.43 | Sig Strk LPM | 3.85 |
| 68.00 | Sig Strk Acc | 63.44 |
| 3.54 | TD AVG | 2.83 |
| 100.00 | TD ACC | 63.16 |
| 1.77 | Sub Avg | 0.24 |
Tom Aspinall Winning Odds
Tom Aspinall, a teammate of Darren Till, has already made an impressive start to his UFC career. He’s currently 3-0 in the UFC, with each win coming by way of TKO or Submission. It’s also worth noting his last fight was against former UFC champ Andre Arlovski. Tom Aspinall is known for being aggressive and looks to finish the fight whenever the opportunity will present its self. Considered a significant favourite at Bovada with -285 fight odds.
Sergey Spivak Winning Odds
Sergey Spivak is coming into this fight on a three-win streak. With those wins coming by one TKO and two decisions. He has beaten some decent fighters, such as Tai Tuivasa and most recently Alexey Oleynik but has lost to other fighters like Marcin Tybura, who is currently ranked in the top 10. Sergey Spivak has the size and skills to finish Aspinall but tends to grind out a decision.
Alex Morono Vs David Zawada Betting Odds Betting Odds
Next up is Alex Morono vs David Zawada at Welterweight. Morono hopes to build off his last win and restart his win streak, whereas David Zawada will be fighting to stay in the UFC after losing 3 out of his four fights.
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| Alex Morono | Name | David Zawada |
| 19-7-0 | Record | 17-6-0 |
| 5′ 11″ | Height | 6′ 0″ |
| 170 lbs | Weight | 170 lbs |
| 72″ | Reach | 75″ |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
| 5.05 | Sig Strk LPM | 3.24 |
| 46.96 | Sig Strk Acc | 54.33 |
| 0.43 | TD AVG | 0.96 |
| 25.00 | TD ACC | 30.00 |
| 0.43 | Sub Avg | 2.24 |
Alex Morono Winning Odds
Alex Morono is stepping in on short notice for this fight. The Texan did start his UFC career with some decent wins against lower opposition but has struggled when it comes to more experienced and well-known fighters. Although he beat Donald Cerrone in his last fight, he’s aiming to rebuild his win streak to get into the top 15 rankings. Morono is known for pushing the pace and always being aggressive, hence why he’s considered the favorite.
David Zawada Winning Odds
David Zawada is in desperate need of a win in order to keep his UFC career alive. Zawada has an excellent record but has failed to be impressive in the UFC. His only win has come against Abubakar Nurmagomedov. The German will need to finish the fight early to stand any chance of beating the durable Morono.
Modestas Bukauskas Vs Khalil Rountree Jr Betting Odds
Two light heavyweights clash next – the American Khalil Rountree squaring off with Lithuanian Modestas Bukauskas. Both fighters are wanting to rebound from their losses and keep their UFC career alive.
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| Modestas Bukauskas | Name | Khalil Rountree Jr. |
| 11-4-0 | Record | 9-5-0 |
| 6′ 3″ | Height | 6′ 1″ |
| 205 lbs | Weight | 205 lbs |
| 78″ | Reach | 76.5″ |
| Switch | Stance | Southpaw |
| 3.77 | Sig Strk LPM | 3.06 |
| 36.55 | Sig Strk Acc | 44.43 |
| 0.00 | TD AVG | 0.00 |
| 0.00 | TD ACC | 0.20 |
| 0.00 | Sub Avg |
Modestas Bukauskas Winning Odds
Modestas Bukauskas has had a rough start to his young UFC career. Since winning his first fight, he has struggled in the last two and will need to make a statement if he wishes to keep on fighting in the UFC. Bukauskas is a talented striker and has won many fights via KO and TKO in the past. He has the ability to end this fight with his striking alone but may win by decision if he chooses to play it safe.
Khalil Rountree Jr Winning Odds
Khalil Rountree Jr was a finalist on TUF 23. He has alternated wins and losses during his UFC career. Rountree was previously training at the World-renowned Tiger Muay Thai and has completely changed his style to a more traditional Muay Thai. His career will also be on the line with this fight. Rountree has excellent striking skills and will push to finish this fight early.
Paddy Pimblett Vs Luigi Vendramini Betting Odds
Paddy Pimblett vs Luigi Vendramini is the first fight on the main card. Paddy Pimblett is the newcomer to the UFC and will be looking to make a name for himself, while Luigi Vendramini looks to derail the hype train and improve his star power.
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| Paddy Pimblett | Name | Luigi Vendramini |
| 16-3-0 | Record | 9-2-0 |
| 5′ 10″ | Height | 5′ 8″ |
| 155 lbs | Weight | 155 lbs |
| Reach | 73″ | |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
Paddy Pimblett Winning Odds
Paddy Pimblett’s long-overdue debut is finally here. The brash Englishman is eager to impress and become the next big European star in the UFC. Pimblett was a long-standing featherweight until 2020, when he made the jump up to lightweight. Since then, he’s had two impressive finishes. Pimblett was primarily considered a talented grappler but has also improved his striking game. He is considered the favorite because he is well-rounded in all aspects of the fight.
Luigi Vendramini Winning Odds
Luigi Vendramini is hoping to get back to winning ways by defeating Pimblett. With only one win out of three fights, his UFC career has not gotten off to the best start. Therefore, a much-needed win over Pimblett could gain him some limelight. Because the majority of his wins have come from KO, TKO, and Submission, he will be aiming to finish the fight.
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
