by Dan Mendoza
The UFC returns to the Apex in Las Vegas with a thrilling fight card. In the five-round main event, rising contender Ketlen Vieria will face former champion, Miesha Tate. The winner of this fight will be in talks for title contention.
Michael Chiesa takes on Sean Brady in the co-main event, which features two ranked welterweights. Both of these fighters are well-known for their Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, so expect an exciting grappling match. Get insights and the latest odds for all UFC fights this weekend.
UFC Fight Night: Vieira Vs. Tate Start Time
- Date: Saturday, November 20th
- Main card: 3:00 p.m. PT/6:00 p.m. ET/11:00 p.m. BST
- Main event (approx): 6:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m. ET/2:00 a.m. BST
Ketlen Vieira vs. Miesha Tate Betting Odds
The main event pits number seven ranked bantamweight Ketlen Vieira against number eight ranked Miesha Tate. Vieira is looking to get back to winning ways, while Tate is hoping to build on her last victory. The winner of this fight will be in talks for title contention.
Ketlen Vieira Fight Odds
Ketlen Vieira is the slight favorite in this fight, owing to her opponent’s lack of activity. She is currently on a one-fight losing streak dating back to February 2020. Since then, Vieira has had a few fights scheduled that either fell through due to injuries or were pushed back to a later date. She is now up against former champion, Miesha Tate. Vieira has a background in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and has won four fights by submission., therefore her best chance is to take this fight to the ground and quickly submit Tate.
Miesha Tate Fight Odds
Miesha Tate is fighting for the second time this year. She recently returned to the UFC after a four-and-a-half-year hiatus. She looked fantastic in her last fight and has made significant progress. She is now attempting to reclaim her former title, but she must first deal with Vieira. Tate has fought the sport’s who’s who. Tate is also well-known for her submission victories, as well as the fact that she has lost the majority of her fights by submission. Since rejoining the UFC, she’s improved her striking and won her previous fight by TKO. Tate should stick to striking and go for the TKO finish.
Michael Chiesa vs. Sean Brady Betting Odds
In the co-main event, veteran Michael Chiesa takes on up-and-coming welterweight Sean Brady. Chiesa wants to get back into the win column, while Brady wants to break into the top ten.
Michael Chiesa Fight Odds
For this fight, Michael Chiesa is the slight underdog. Chiesa got to the UFC by winning an entire season of the Live Version of The Ultimate Fighter. He was a lightweight division mainstay until 2018 when he moved to Welterweight. Before losing to title contender Vicente Luque, he went on a four-fight winning streak. Chiesa is known for being big for the division and having excellent Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, but he has been defeated by submission in the majority of his fights. So his best bet is to win by decision.
Sean Brady Fight Odds
Sean Brady is the favorite for this fight due to his long win streak. He’s currently won fourteen fights in a row and is looking to make it fifteen with a win over Chiesa. Since joining the UFC, Brady has had two fights by decision and two by submission. He’s also known for his Brazilian Ju-Jitsu background and isn’t afraid to try and go for a submission. Considering Chiesa has lost by submission, Brady should go for that option.
Rani Yahya vs. Kyung Ho Kang Betting Odds
Next up, we have the Brazilian Rani Yahya taking on the South Korean Kyung Ho Kang in an exciting bantamweight bout. Whoever wins this fight will be looking at a top fifteen in their next match-up.
Rani Yahya Fight Odds
This fight is evenly matched, with Rani Yahya having the advantage in terms of experience. He’s had 37 fights to his credit. Yahya is known for having a strong Brazilian Ju-Jitsu background, with 21 of his victories coming by submission. He has lost the majority of his fights by decision, so Yahya would be wise to try for a submission finish.
Kyung Ho Kang Fight Odds
Kyung Ho Kang is on a three-fight winning streak and hopes to add Yahya’s name to his resume. Kang has been a member of the UFC since 2013 and has fought some of the best in the division. His current record has a recurring theme in which he will go on a three-fight winning streak before losing and starting over. He’s won the majority of his fights by submission, which he could try again, but may have a better chance by decision.
Joanne Wood vs. Taila Santos Betting Odds
In the women’s flyweight division, Joanne Wood will face Tailia Santos. Wood is hoping to return to winning ways, while Santos is hoping to climb the rankings.
Joanne Wood Fight Odds
Joanne Wood is the underdog in this matchup. Throughout the last year, she has alternated between wins and losses. Wood is well-known for her striking ability and Muay Thai experience. Wood has improved his wrestling and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu skills in order to become more well-rounded. Her majority of victories have come by decision, and her best bet is to make this fight grueling for Santos and win by decision.
Taila Santos Fight Odds
Taila Santos enters this fight on a three-fight winning streak, and a victory over Wood will propel her quickly up the rankings. She has won all three of her UFC fights by decision, but the majority of her victories have been by TKO/KO. She could try for another decision victory, but she might have a better chance of winning by TKO/KO.
Davey Grant vs. Adrian Yanez Betting Odds
To round out the main card, two bantamweights square off, with Davey Grant of the United Kingdom taking on Adrian Yanez of the United States. Grant is looking to rebound from his last fight, while Yanez is looking to extend his winning streak to eight fights.
Davey Grant Fight Odds
Davey Grant enters this fight with a loss, but he is known for being an exciting fighter. Grant got his start in the UFC by competing on The Ultimate Fighter. He is known for winning the majority of his fights by submission, but in the last year, he has improved his striking and won two fights by KO. He may have a better chance of winning by submission if he takes this fight to the ground.
Adrian Yanez Fight Odds
Adrian Yanez is the clear favorite in this fight, and for good reason: he’s undefeated in the UFC. Yanez entered the UFC through the Contender series and has quickly established himself. He has won all four of his fights by TKO/KO and has nine wins by the same method. Yanez could win by TKO/KO if he chooses to stand and trade with Grant.
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
