UFC Edmonton DFS Breakdown: Model, Preview, Picks for Moreno vs. Albazi, More Saturday Fights
Brandon Moreno (-275) vs. Umar Nurmagomedov (-115)
Brandon Moreno is coming off a loss to Kai Kara-France in a heated trilogy bout that saw "The Assassin Baby" lose his flyweight championship. Moreno's striking is what gives him the upper hand in this bout, Moreno has some of the best boxing and footwork in the division.
Umar Nurmagomedov comes into this fight undefeated and is looking to make a statement. Nurmagomedov is a wrestler by style but has very good grappling and submission skills. Nurmagomedov will likely look to take Moreno down and impose his will on the ground.
Gilbert Burns (-210) vs. Neil Magny (+170)
Gilbert Burns is coming off a loss to Khamzat Chimaev and will be looking to get back to a title fight. Burns is a BJJ black belt and has some of the best grappling in the division. Burns has heavy hands and also has the ability to knock out his opponents.
Neil Magny is coming off a win over Max Griffin and will be looking to make some noise in the welterweight division. Magny is a wrestler by style but has very good striking and submission skills. Magny will likely look to take Burns down and impose his will on the ground.