Using the latest UFC 293 odds, as well as industry-leading tools, we’re set to make our Tyson Pedro-Anton Turkalj pick and prediction.
Sticking with the men’s light heavyweight division, Tyson Pedro takes on Anton Turkalj as a -105 underdog. Pedro lost his most recent fight against Modestas Bukauskas via unanimous decision in February of this year. Likewise, Turkalj will look to book a win after losing to Vitor Petrino by decision last time out.
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Tyson Pedro-Anton Turkalj Pick and Prediction
Best UFC 293 Picks: Tyson Pedro vs. Anton Turkalj Odds
Tyson Pedro: -105 | Anton Turkalj: -115
Pedro has a 9-4 professional record featuring four knockouts and five submissions. In his losses, he has been knocked out and submitted once apiece. Notably, Pedro took a massive layoff between 2018 and 2022 and has a 2-1 record since. However, he defeated weak competition in Isaac Villanueva and Harry Hunsucker. Pedro lands 2.96 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 2.49. He also averages 0.97 takedowns per bout and defends them at 52%. All that said, he has not rattled off a quality win since 2017.
Turkalj has an 8-2 record featuring five knockouts and two submissions. He has now dropped his last two fights, but Jailton Almeida and Petrino are tougher competition. Turkalj has a strong grappling background, evidenced by his 6.97 takedowns per bout. Interestingly, he only defends takedowns at 16%, as he welcomes ground attacks. On the feet, he lands 1.60 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 2.18. This could prove problematic in future fights.
This is a relatively low-level light heavyweight fight. Turkalj has fought the tougher competition of late despite coming in as the greener fighter, so play Turkalj’s wrestling advantage here.
Best UFC 293 Pick: Anton Turkalj -115
