A thrilling light heavyweight showdown will be featured at UFC Paris on Saturday, as Oumar Sy will be pitted against Modestas Bukauskas inside Accor Arena in France.
Despite coming off a loss in his previous fight, Sy will still be the betting favorite with -220 UFC odds, while Bukauskas, who’s fresh off a bounce-back win, is going to be the +180 betting underdog.
UFC Paris: Oumar Sy vs. Modestas Bukauskas Fight Odds
- Oumar Sy: -220
- Modestas Bukauskas: +180
UFC Paris: Oumar Sy vs. Modestas Bukauskas: Tale of the Tape
| Oumar Sy | Modestas Bukauskas | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 30 | 32 |
| Height | 6’4” | 6’3” |
| Reach | 83 inches | 76 inches |
| Leg Reach | 44.5 inches | 42 inches |
| Record | 12-2 | 20-7 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | Kickboxer |
| Finishing Rate | 75% | 70% |
UFC Paris: Oumar Sy vs. Modestas Bukauskas: Prediction
With the relentless pressure and takedowns of Sy, I predict a TKO/KO win for him over Bukauskas. Sy likes to mix his attacks with his crisp striking and unforgiving grappling. Once he secures a takedown on opponents, he doesn’t let them back up on their feet.
Sy is a very well-rounded fighter, and even though he has the reach advantage for most of his fights, he still goes for a takedown. Sy prefers to put his opponents on the canvas because he rains down ground-and-pound strikes.
The elbow strikes and punches are Sy’s best weapons in his ground-and-pound attack and often finish opponents, especially when his elbows land on the temple. If Bukauskas tries to scramble his way back to his feet, he might commit a mistake and be caught in a submission technique.
Oumar Sy’s Recent Fight Results
Sy was signed by the UFC in 2024 as an undefeated prospect. He has competed five times under the promotion since, recording three wins and two losses. His victories were against Tuco Tokkos, Da Woon Jung, and Brendson Ribeiro, while his losses were courtesy of Alonzo Menifield and Ion Cutelaba.
Modestas Bukauskas’ Recent Fight Results
Bukauskas is a surging contender in the light heavyweight division. He has won four of his last five bouts inside the octagon. His wins were against Rafael Cerqueira, Cutelaba, Paul Craig, and Christian Edwards, while his lone loss was to Nikita Krylov.
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