Undefeated MMA contender Michael Oliveira will make his UFC debut at the UFC Belgrade card on Saturday, as he takes on Oban Elliott in a welterweight clash inside the Belgrade Arena in Serbia.
Due to his perfect pro MMA record and 89% finish rate, Oliveira heads into the clash as the betting favorite with -350 UFC odds, while Elliott, who has been competing inside the octagon since 2024, will be the +275 betting underdog.
UFC Belgrade: Oban Elliott vs. Michael Oliveira Fight Odds
- Oban Elliott: +275
- Michael Oliveira: -350
UFC Belgrade: Oban Elliott vs. Michael Oliveira: Tale of the Tape
| Oban Elliott | Michael Oliveira | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 28 |
| Height | 6’0” | 6’1” |
| Reach | 72 inches | 78.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 41 inches | 41 inches |
| Record | 12-4 | 9-0 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | Striker |
| Finishing Rate | 50% | 89% |
UFC Belgrade: Oban Elliott vs. Michael Oliveira: Prediction
The technical striking and constant pressure of Oliveira are the reasons why I pick him to secure a TKO/KO win over Elliott. The 6.5-inch reach advantage of Oliveira will allow him to snipe Elliott from a very comfortable distance.
Though Elliott has the better grappling skills, I think Oliveira will be able to stop these takedown attempts and keep the fight on the feet. Oliveira likes to use his stiff jabs to pressure opponents and set up his combinations.
Once he makes a read of his opponent’s tendencies, he adjusts accordingly. Elliott is also an aggressive fighter and a volume puncher, and Oliveira will look to lure him in and counter with a check hook or left straight to try and knock Elliott out.
Oban Elliott’s Recent Fight Results
Elliott was a former Cage Warriors standout who joined Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023. Following his successful campaign in the competition, he made five appearances in the UFC and recorded three wins (Val Woodburn, Preston Parsons, and Bassil Hafez) and two losses (Seokhyeon Ko and Jonathan Micallef).
Michael Oliveira’s Recent Fight Results
Oliveira was a former contender in LFA before he competed in Dana White’s Contender Series in October. He was pitted against Victor Valenzuela and earned a roster spot with a second-round finish.
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