It’s time to release our UFC Fight Night predictions. Using industry-leading tools, data and best UFC Fight Night odds, let’s get on with it by providing our Ignacio Bahamondes-Ludovit Klein pick and prediction.
Kicking off the main card, Ignacio Bahamondes takes on Ludovit Klein as a -200 favorite in the men’s lightweight division. After losing his UFC debut to John Makdessi, Bahamondes has rattled off three straight wins, highlighted by a decision victory over Trey Ogden in April. Klein most recently fought to a draw against Jai Herbert in March. The judges deducted a point from Herbert, helping Klein avoid a loss.
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UFC Fight Night Predictions: Ignacio Bahamondes-Ludovit Klein Pick
Best UFC Fight Night Bets: Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Ludovit Klein Odds
Ignacio Bahamondes: -200 | Ludovit Klein: +170
Bahamondes is a pure kickboxer, averaging 7.93 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 4.51. He has shown solid defense across his career as well. He currently has 58% striking defense and 95% takedown defense. Only Rong Zhu has even landed a takedown on Bahamondes, but that proved costly, with Bahamondes finding the submission. At 14-4 overall, Bahamondes has nine knockouts and one submission on the resume.
Klein has a background in a variety of disciplines, including boxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This well-rounded skill set shows up in his UFC statistics. Klein averages 1.22 takedowns per bout and 81% takedown defense. He should not have to worry much about defending takedowns given Bahamondes’ kickboxing background. On the feet, he lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.67. Klein is 19-4-1 with eight knockouts and eight submission wins in his career. He has been knocked out once, which should be the primary concern against Bahamondes.
Bahamondes has a decent size advantage at 6-foot-3, towering over the 5-foot-7 Klein. With that said, neither fighter has a particularly difficult strength of schedule. Klein struggled with a similar opponent in Herbert last time out. Bahamondes did defeat Roosevelt Roberts, but he has otherwise faced back-end UFC talent. With strong takedown defense and superior striking, Bahamondes is the official pick. For those worried about the longer odds, wait for Bahamondes via knockout later in the week.
