UFC Fight Night 245: Brady Hiestand vs. Jake Hadley Prediction for Tomorrow, 10/19/24

The second fight on the Main Card at UFC Fight Night 245 will see Brady Hiestand take on Jake Hadley. This will be a fight in the UFC Bantamweight division. Hiestand enters this fight with an MMA record of 9-2 and he is 3-1 in the UFC. He averages 2.70 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 50%. Hiestand absorbs 3.75 strikes and has a striking defense of 51%. His grappling ability is elite, averaging 4.80 takedowns every 15 minutes and 1.1 submission attempts during the same period. He has a takedown accuracy of 46% and a takedown defense of 42%.

Hadley enters this fight with an MMA record of 11-3 and he is 4-3 in the UFC. He averages 3.76 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 44%. Hadley absorbs 3.72 strikes and has a striking defense of 60%. His grappling ability is lacking, averaging 0.20 takedowns every 15 minutes and 1.4 submission attempts during the same period. Hadley has a takedown accuracy of 6% and a takedown defense of 54%.

Hiestand is the clear favorite in this fight but still looks to be the best betting option. Where he is lacking in striking volume, he has superior grappling and takedown accuracy. For that reason, backing Hiestand to win will be our lean.