UFC Fight Night 245: Anthony Hernandez vs. Michel Pereira Prediction for Tomorrow, 10/19/24

The Main Event at UFC Fight Night 245 will see Anthony Hernandez take on Michel Pereira. This will be a fight in the UFC Middleweight division. Hernandez enters this fight with an MMA record of 12-2 and he is 6-2 in the UFC. He averages 4.30 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 59%. Hernandez absorbs 3.46 strikes and has a striking defense of 45%. His grappling has been elite in the UFC, averaging 6.62 takedowns every 15 minutes and 3.0 submission attempts during the same period. Hernandez has a takedown accuracy of 49% and a takedown defense of 63%.

Pereira enters this fight with an MMA record of 31-11 and he is 9-2 in the UFC. He averages 5.16 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 54%. Pereira absorbs 3.70 strikes and has a striking defense of 58%. His grappling is also solid, averaging 1.53 takedowns every 15 minutes. Pereira has a takedown accuracy of 55% and a takedown defense of 94%.

While this fight looks to be evenly matched, Hernandez looks to be the best betting option. Hernandez has superior striking and grappling, therefore backing him to win will be our best bet.