LiontipsRicky Simon - Raoni Barcelos: betting tip and bets for the fight
Command Analysis
Current form
Ricky Simon looked convincing in June, defeating Cameron Smotherman by decision of the judges. Before that, he created one of the main sensations of the year by knocking out Javid Basharat— a previously undefeated fighter. That victory, by the way, went to him in the status of an underdog and became a turning point — it was with her that Simon's rebirth began after three consecutive defeats.
It is worth considering that all those failures were from the top fighters of the division: Vinicius Oliveira, Mario Bautista and Song Yadong. In other words, Simon only lost to the best. He currently has 22 wins (7 by knockout, 11 by decision and 4 by submission) with six defeats.
Interesting betting trends
The accuracy of Simon's punches is 44 percent.
Current form
Raoni Barcelos is now experiencing a second youth. Three wins in a row, and each one is significant in its own way. In the last fight, he confidently dismantled Cody Garbrandt, a former champion who, however, is not the same as before. Prior to that, Barcelos created the set of the year, dominating Payton Talbot with a coefficient of +710. The series began with a submission victory over Christian Quinones.
The Brazilian has a solid defense against takedowns and can work on counterattacks. However, Simon is not someone who just knocks and holds. He constantly forces the opponent to defend, even if the transfer fails. It's exhausting. Barcelos is already 38, and although his technique remains at the same level, his speed and reaction are not what they used to be. He has 20 wins (8 by knockout, 9 by decision, 3 by submission) and 5 defeats.
Interesting betting trends
The accuracy of Barcelos' punches is 53 percent.
Trends
Bet The duel won't be complete
The two fighters have 22 early victories.
2.45Tip and bets
Simon should be a more confident favorite than the bookmakers put up. His wrestling is much stronger than that of Barcelos, and his striking technique has grown noticeably. In recent battles, he has become more rational: he takes fewer risks, but gets hit more often. Barcelos, most likely, will not allow himself to be simply moved to the ground, but it will be difficult for him to keep his distance for all three rounds. The longer the fight, the more initiative the American will take. Simon knows how to make his opponents make mistakes and break their pace.
Our prediction is that Simon will win in 1.55
