UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Pavlovich Odds, Picks & Predictions
By Nick Holz in Mixed Martial Arts News
Published:
- A heavyweight contest between Curtis Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich headlines UFC Fight Night on Saturday, April 22nd
- Pavlovich has won 5 straight fights by 1st round knockout
- Explore all the odds and our best bets for UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Pavlovich below
Another week and yet another exciting UFC event will grace your screen this weekend as a titanic heavyweight clash takes center stage. Both Curtis Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich will aim to make a statement and secure a shot at the UFC heavyweight title. While Brad Tavares and Bruno Silva will battle it out in what should be a competitive co-main event. Don’t miss your chance to bet on UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Pavlovich!
All of the UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Pavlovich action begins with the prelims at 4pm ET on Saturday, April 22nd. While the main card starts at 7pm from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Be sure to check out all the odds and our best value bets before placing your wagers!
UFC Fight Night Blaydes vs Pavlovich Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Curtis Blaydes | -170 |
| Sergei Pavlovich | +145 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Brad Tavares | -165 |
| Bruno Silva | +140 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Bobby Green | -250 |
| Jared Gordon | +210 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Iasmin Lucindo | -320 |
| Brogan Walker | +265 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Jeremiah Wells | -105 |
| Matthew Semelsberger | -115 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Rick Glenn | -165 |
| Christos Giagos | +140 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Rani Yahya | +450 |
| Montel Jackson | -600 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Karol Rosa | -105 |
| Norma Dumont | -115 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Mohammed Usman | -105 |
| Junior Tafa | -115 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Francis Marshall | -205 |
| William Gomis | +175 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Priscila Cachoeira | +160 |
| Karine Silva | -190 |
| Fighter | Odds |
| Brady Hiestand | +120 |
| Batgerel Danaa | -140 |
Curtis Blaydes enters UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Pavlovich as a -170 favorite. While Sergei Pavlovich comes back as a +145 underdog. In the co-main event, Brad Tavares is listed as a -165 favorite over Bruno Silva who’s odds sit at +140.
Odds as of April 18th at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Blaydes vs Pavlovich Predictions
The main event of the evening sees the highly ranked Curtis Blaydes take on the hard-hitting Russian Sergei Pavlovich. Both fighters are eager to make a statement in the talent-rich heavyweight division, with the winner potentially moving one step closer to a title shot.
Under 60 Seconds! 😳
It took Sergei Pavlovich less than a minute to stop Derrick Lewis! He's back at #UFCVegas71 this Saturday! pic.twitter.com/uKr3f2HrOc
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) April 18, 2023
Curtis Blaydes is a powerhouse wrestler with heavy hands, making him a formidable threat to anyone in the division. Boasting wins over the likes of Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos, and Alexander Volkov, Blaydes has consistently proven himself against top-tier competition.
| 32 | Age | 30 |
| 6’4 | Height | 6’3 |
| 80″ | Reach | 84″ |
| 12 | Career Finishes | 14 |
Sergei Pavlovich, on the other hand, is a rising star in the heavyweight division. Possessing knockout power and solid grappling, Pavlovich has been on a tear, with victories over Derrick Lewis, Maurice Greene, and Tai Tuivasa.
While Blaydes has the far superior wrestling pedigree, Pavlovich’s incredible boxing and knockout power can end this fight quickly. Bet on the Russian to finish the fight and continue his ascendancy of the heavyweight division.
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Pavlovich Pick: Pavlovich to win by KO (+175), Pavlovich to win by KO in Round 1 (+330)
Tavares vs Silva Predictions
Meanwhile two middleweights will try to make their way up the division’s rankings in the UFC Night: Blaydes vs Pavlovich co-main event.
An Ultimate Fighter 11 alumnus, Brad Tavares is a veteran of 21 UFC bouts. He’s been in the cage with a who’s who of UFC middleweights, including Phil Baroni, Nate Marquardt, Robert Whittaker and newly restored middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Brad Tavares has seen it all.
Meanwhile, before two disappointing losses last year, Bruno Silva had been making quite a name for himself in the UFC. Prior to his loss to former middleweight champion Alex Pereira, Silva had won 7 straight fights by knockout. He is a meticulously aggressive striker, and will be looking to finish the fight at every opportunity. Even the slightest slip by Tavares could lead to a stunning knockout.
While MMA fans have to respect Tavares’ experience and longevity, Silva’s power and aggression will lead him to victory on Saturday night.
UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event Pick: Bruno Silva to win (+140)
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