Match Analysis: Sim Kai Xiong vs Sulangrangbo – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-22
- Time: 9:00 AM UTC
- Location: Shanghai, China
Game Overview
Bantamweight semifinal bout between Singapore's Sim Kai Xiong and China's Sulangrangbo on Road to UFC: Shanghai. Both fighters are prospects eager to secure a UFC contract spot, with Sulangrangbo slightly favored in betting markets.
Key Factors to Consider
- Sulangrangbo enters on a strong recent run with consistent performances and a strong finish rate, while Sim Kai Xiong has shown steady improvement after a solid fight camp in Muay Thai training but lacks the same finishing consistency.
- No known previous matchups between the fighters, making this a fresh stylistic clash.
- No reported injuries for either fighter going into this bout, both appear fully healthy.
- The fight takes place in Shanghai, favoring Sulangrangbo for home crowd support and reduced travel fatigue compared to Sim Kai Xiong from Singapore.
- Sulangrangbo is highly motivated to continue his ascent in Chinese MMA and secure a UFC contract, with visible determination in public messaging. Sim Kai Xiong is also motivated but may face slight disadvantage in local support.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Sim Kai Xiong: 140, Sulangrangbo: -170 | Sulangrangbo | β β β ββ 68% |
Spread | Sulangrangbo -1.5: -110, Sim Kai Xiong +1.5: -110 | Sulangrangbo -1.5 | β β β ββ 60% |
Over/under | Over 2.5 rounds: -120, Under 2.5 rounds: 100 | Over 2.5 rounds | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Sulangrangbo -8% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | N/A |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Sulangrangbo at -8% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Sulangrangbo to win by decision
Predicted Score: Sulangrangbo wins by decision after 3 rounds