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 Josh Parisian-Martin Buday pick and prediction.
Josh Parisian takes on Martin Buday as a +160 underdog. Parisian has basically traded wins and losses to this point in his UFC career. Most recently, he dropped a decision loss to Jamal Pogues back in February. Buday has a perfect 3-0 record within the UFC despite a few questionable decisions. Last time out, he defeated Jake Collier via unanimous decision.
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UFC Fight Night Predictions: Josh Parisian-Martin Buday
Best UFC Fight Night Bets: Josh Parisian vs. Martin Buday Odds
Josh Parisian: +160 | Martin Buday: -200
Parisian operates primarily as a striker with 11 knockouts on his profile. At 15-6 overall, Parisian has also been knocked out twice and submitted once. Within the UFC, he lands 4.45 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 4.50. In addition to his negative striking ratio, his 41% striking defense leaves him open to plenty of big shots. On the mat, Parisian lands 1.05 takedowns per minute and defends them at 48%. Takedowns do not appear to be a major threat on either side of this bout.
Like Parisian, Buday comes from a striking background. He has a 12-1 professional record, with seven wins coming via knockout. Interestingly, Buday has a negative striking ratio despite his 3-0 UFC record. He lands 5.22 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 5.33. In his second-most recent fight, Buday lost the striking battle 118-66 but still earned a split decision victory. With that said, Buday has better wins, with victories over Chris Barnett and Jake Collier on the profile.
In a fight that should play out on the feet, Buday has a striking advantage over Parisian. The price of -200 is not bad, but check out Buday’s knockout prop at +225 for a better payout.
