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 Kyler Phillips-Raoni Barcelos pick and prediction.
Jumping to the men’s bantamweight division, Raoni Barcelos faces Kyler Phillips as a +150 underdog. After a blazing 5-0 start in the UFC, Barcelos is now 1-3 in his last four fights. He most recently lost to Umar Nurmagomedov via knockout back in January. Phillips will be making his first UFC appearance since February of 2022, where he submitted Marcelo Rojo. Phillips did serve a sixth-month suspension for a positive ostarine test, but he is eligible to fight as of July 22.
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UFC Fight Night Predictions: Kyler Phillips-Raoni Barcelos Pick
Best UFC Fight Night Bets: Kyler Phillips vs. Raoni Barcelos Odds
Kyler Phillips: -175 | Raoni Barcelos: +150
Barcelos fights with an all-action style. He has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, averaging 1.63 takedowns per bout while defending them at 93%. On the feet, Barcelos is not afraid to brawl. He averages 5.69 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 5.06. Barcelos does have a solid 61% striking defense, but he has been outstruck in three of his last four fights. He is 17-4 with eight knockouts and two submission wins.
Phillips has a 10-2 professional record, featuring five knockouts and two submissions. Interestingly, he has an elite win over Song Yadong, but he lost to Raulian Paiva in his next fight. Phillips has a well-rounded game, landing 3.32 takedowns per bout and 69% defense. He also averages 5.50 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.43. Phillips’ main concern in the Octagon is his cardio. He will push a pace and has the skills to defeat most of the division if he does not tire out in the process.
Our Final Kyler Phillips-Raoni Barcelos Pick: Phillips has the best win between these two, but Barcelos has the superior body of work. With that said, Barcelos may have lost a step in his advanced age, which should give an additional edge to Phillips. It is difficult to know which version of Phillips will enter the cage, but as long as he is motivated, Phillips should be able to edge Barcelos in this fight.
