Match Analysis: Marquel Mederos vs Bolaji Oki – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: May 31, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM UTC
- Location: UFC Apex in Las Vegas
Game Overview
Marquel Mederos faces Bolaji Oki at UFC Vegas 107 in a lightweight bout. Mederos, with a record of 10-1-0, enters the fight after a recent win, while Oki brings a 9-2-0 record. The fight is part of the preliminary card, offering a chance for both fighters to make a statement in the lightweight division.
Key Factors to Consider
- Marquel Mederos has a significant strike rate of 3.75 per minute, while Bolaji Oki lands 5.63 significant strikes per minute. Mederos defends 62% of strikes, and Oki defends 63%.
- This is the first fight between the two competitors.
- Marquel Mederos had a recent change of plans, originally scheduled to fight Bolaji Oki, but an injury forced him to withdraw; however, he is now scheduled to face Nazim Sadykhov instead, indicating some possible health issues.
- Venue familiarity could play a role as both fighters compete at UFC Apex, but neither has a notable home advantage.
- Both fighters are highly motivated to secure a win and climb the rankings in their division.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
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Moneyline | Marquel Mederos +143, Bolaji Oki -180 | Bolaji Oki is favored to win due to his higher strike output. | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Bolaji Oki -8% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | N/A |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Bolaji Oki at -8% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given the recent development where Marquel Mederos is actually facing a different opponent, the prediction for this specific matchup is uncertain. However, based on initial data, Bolaji Oki's higher strike rate and slight defensive advantage could give him an edge.
Predicted Score: Given the nature of MMA, predicting a specific score is challenging. However, Bolaji Oki's aggressive style might lead to a stoppage or a dominant decision win.