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UFC Fight Night picks and predictions<\/strong> come from WagerTalk UFC handicapper Andy Lang<\/a><\/span> for November 7, 2026 with the main event headlined by Waldo Cortes Acosta vs Johnny Walker<\/strong> in a heavyweight fight. The main card starts up at 8:00pm ET from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Waldo Cortes Acosta vs Johnny Walker<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: UFC Fight Night Main Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, November 7<\/th>UFC Fight Night Betting Notes (Courtesy of Caesars)<\/th><\/tr>
Moneyline:<\/td>Waldo Cortes Acosta vs Johnny Walker<\/td><\/tr>
Rounds:<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr>
Fight Time:<\/td>Main Card Starts at 8:00pm ET \/ 5:00pm PT<\/td><\/tr>
Arena:<\/td>UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV<\/td><\/tr>
TV:<\/td>Paramount+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UFC Fight Night Undercard Predictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jandiroba (+170) vs Suarez (-178)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a matchup between two wrestlers, but I think Jandiroba has a legitimate opportunity to\u00a0pull off the upset. Suarez really doesn’t want to strike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her entire game revolves around getting\u00a0 takedowns, establishing control, and keeping opponents on the ground. Jandiroba isn’t a great\u00a0 striker herself, but I think she’s the better fighter on the feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suarez has dealt with numerous injuries throughout her career, and she’s starting to slow down. Her cardio has also been\u00a0 questionable, particularly in the third round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Jandiroba can defend enough takedowns and\u00a0 force Suarez to work, I expect her to have the advantage late. I think Jandiroba wins the third\u00a0round, and she only needs to find one of the first two to win the fight. Jandiroba at +170 is the underdog pick<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grant (+233) vs Smith (-245)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I keep picking Grant at plus money, and he continues to deliver more often than not. He’s getting\u00a0older and has definitely lost some speed, but he’s still a physical fighter who can strike, land damaging leg kicks, and stay right in his opponent’s face. He knows how to make fights\u00a0uncomfortable, and that veteran experience continues to pay off.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smith is a good young fighter with plenty of potential, but there are still some questions about his\u00a0 cardio and overall development. He likes to wrestle and get takedowns, but he was taken down\u00a0 himself in his last fight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

His striking is solid, and having a father who fought professionally for\u00a0years gives him access to excellent training and advice. However, I don’t think he’s quite ready\u00a0for this step up in competition. Grant has the experience and physicality to make this a difficult fight for him. Grant at +233 is the pick in a veteran performance<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ko (-488) vs Turman (+456)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a pretty easy pick for me. Ko is the better fighter everywhere, particularly with his intelligent wrestling, takedowns, and ability to establish control on the ground. He does an\u00a0 excellent job recognizing opportunities and putting opponents in positions where they can’t\u00a0 generate much offense.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turman has major weaknesses in his game. His striking defense is poor, he doesn’t offer much offensive power, and his conditioning is questionable. In his last fight, he looked slow after the\u00a0opening round before completely falling apart and getting finished. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also missed significant\u00a0time because of injuries, and his return ended in a submission loss. I don’t see anything in\u00a0Turman’s game that should give Ko serious problems. Ko is the easy pick<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elekana (+233) vs Fernando (-245)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fernando has an excellent record and has shown some impressive striking ability. He can\u00a0occasionally get outworked, but his leg kicks are effective, and I thought his striking looked\u00a0 particularly sharp in his last fight. He has the tools to do real damage when he can keep the fight\u00a0standing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elekana has a solid wrestling game and is coming off two straight submission victories.\u00a0However, his striking defense leaves a lot to be desired, and I think that’s going to be a problem\u00a0 here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I expect Fernando to defend enough takedowns to keep this fight in his preferred range,\u00a0where he should have a significant advantage with his striking. Fernando at -245 is the pick<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petroski (+270) vs Kondratavi\u010dius (-285)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petroski has lost three straight, and the weaknesses in his game have become increasingly obvious. His striking is poor, his cardio isn’t particularly good, and while his best work comes on\u00a0 the ground, he hasn’t been able to consistently get his wrestling going. Without that ground\u00a0control, he doesn’t have many ways to win fights.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kondratavi\u010dius is a powerful striker who is coming off a fairly boring victory where much of the\u00a0 fight was spent against the fence. I thought he looked a little nervous in his UFC debut, but the\u00a0 striking ability and power are clearly there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If he can keep this fight standing and avoid getting\u00a0controlled on the ground, he should have a significant advantage. I think he’ll be much more\u00a0comfortable this time around and make Petroski pay on the feet. Kondratavi\u010dius at -285 is the\u00a0pick<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silva (-150) vs Fernandes (+138)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This should be a very competitive fight. Silva has lost two straight, but those losses came against\u00a0high-level competition. She’s a strong, physical fighter who can be effective in close exchanges, although she has shown some vulnerability to takedowns and being controlled on the ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fernandes is probably the better striker in this matchup, and I think that’s where her opportunity lies. If she can establish her striking early, land clean shots, and soften Silva up, she should be\u00a0 able to build momentum and win rounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silva’s physicality is a concern, but I like Fernandes’\u00a0chances if she can keep the fight standing and make this a striking contest. Fernandes at +138 is\u00a0the slight underdog pick<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Souza (-156) vs Parsons (+150)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parsons hasn’t fought since 2023, so there’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty about what\u00a0version of him we’re going to see. He’s always been a fearless brawler who doesn’t mind\u00a0absorbing shots to land his own, and that aggressive style can make fights extremely\u00a0unpredictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Souza is tall and doesn’t move particularly well, but his long reach allows him to work behind his\u00a0 jab and control distance. That’s going to be important against someone who wants to turn the\u00a0 fight into a brawl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parsons is the wild card here. If he comes out aggressively and forces Souza\u00a0 into uncomfortable exchanges, he could completely disrupt Souza’s game plan. I think there’s a\u00a0real opportunity for Parsons to make this an ugly, chaotic fight and steal the win. Parsons at +150\u00a0is the underdog pick<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delano (-100) vs Magomedov (-108)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This should be a fun fight between two solid strikers. Both guys have the ability to be effective\u00a0on the feet, but I think Magomedov has a slight speed advantage and offers a little more with his\u00a0 ground game. That additional versatility could make the difference in a close matchup.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delano has excellent cardio, and if this fight reaches the third round, I think he’ll have a good\u00a0 opportunity to take over late. He’s capable of maintaining his pace and staying active when\u00a0 opponents start slowing down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I expect Magomedov to have enough success early\u00a0with his speed and grappling to build a lead on the scorecards. Delano should make it\u00a0competitive down the stretch, but I think Magomedov does just enough. Magomedov at -108<\/strong> by\u00a0close decision is the pick.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schmid (+300) vs Nakamura (-317)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schmid is only 4-3 as a professional, and I think he’s getting this UFC opportunity largely\u00a0 because the event is taking place in his home country of Australia. He doesn’t move particularly\u00a0well on the feet, his striking is basic, and he doesn’t offer much in terms of dangerous offense. I\u00a0 just don’t see the skill set necessary to compete consistently at this level.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nakamura moves much better, does a good job staying out of danger, and appears to be the more\u00a0 skilled fighter overall. The concern is that he hasn’t faced particularly strong competition, so it’s\u00a0difficult to know how those skills will translate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve had success fading lower-level Asian\u00a0 fighters who have struggled making the transition to the UFC, so that’s something I have to\u00a0consider. Still, Nakamura looks significantly better than Schmid. Nakamura is the pick<\/strong>, but I’m not betting him at -317.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cachoeira (+400) vs Milo\u0161evi\u0107 (-426)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This looks like an easy win for Milo\u0161evi\u0107. Cachoeira is 1-5 in her last six fights, and her decline\u00a0has been obvious. She’s slow, lacks athleticism, and outside of landing a surprise knockout\u00a0punch, I don’t see an area where she has a meaningful advantage.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milo\u0161evi\u0107 has very good striking and a serviceable ground game, which should be more than\u00a0enough in this matchup. I expect her to establish control on the feet early, land the cleaner shots,\u00a0and use that striking advantage to dictate the rest of the fight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her physicality should also be a\u00a0 major factor against an opponent who struggles with speed and movement. I don’t see Cachoeira\u00a0 having the tools to keep this competitive. Milo\u0161evi\u0107 is the easy pick<\/strong> in what should be a\u00a0dominant performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raposo (+213) vs Degli (-223)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degli is coming off Contender Series, and I think he’s already UFC-ready. He’s a complete\u00a0fighter with excellent striking, legitimate knockout power, and a fantastic ground game. He can\u00a0 win fights in multiple ways, and I don’t see many weaknesses in his overall skill set.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raposo has won two straight, but both fights were extremely close, and I’m not even convinced\u00a0 he deserved the decision in his last appearance. He moves well on the feet, but he doesn’t have\u00a0elite skills in any particular area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He can be hit in striking exchanges and controlled on the\u00a0 ground, which are major concerns against someone as well-rounded as Degli. I think Degli has a\u00a0significant advantage everywhere this fight goes. Degli at -223 is the pick<\/strong>, and I expect a\u00a0 dominant performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petersen (-156) vs Loren\u00e7o (+150)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petersen has been finished in each of his last three losses, and that’s become a clear pattern.  When he loses, he tends to get stopped rather than survive to the final bell. He can beat terrible  fighters, but whenever the competition improves, he struggles to handle the step up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loren\u00e7o is a straightforward knockout artist. He isn’t particularly complicated with his offense,\u00a0but he throws hard leg kicks and big punches with the intention of doing damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petersen has a\u00a0wrestling background, but he doesn’t use it consistently enough to make me confident he’ll take\u00a0 advantage of that potential edge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this turns into a striking fight, I think Loren\u00e7o has an\u00a0excellent chance of hurting him. At plus money, I’m willing to take that shot. Loren\u00e7o at +150 by finish is the pick<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UFC Fight Night Main Event: Cortes-Acosta (-195) vs Walker (+165)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This looks like a fight between two heavyweights who are going to spend most of their time at\u00a0 distance, exchanging jabs and occasionally working in the clinch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over five rounds, I expect a\u00a0 pretty boring fight, with both guys trying to manage their cardio while avoiding the big shot that\u00a0 could end the night. Cortes-Acosta hasn’t looked particularly good in his last two fights, and I’m\u00a0not convinced either fighter has the conditioning to maintain a strong pace over 25 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With\u00a0 so much uncertainty surrounding the cardio and neither guy likely to take many chances, this\u00a0 could turn into a slow, low-volume striking match. No strong side here. I expect a cautious,\u00a0potentially boring five-round fight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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