Thomas Gantt will welcome Artur Minev to the UFC, as they’re set to face each other on Saturday at UFC Vegas 117, which goes down inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
As the fighter with the experience of competing inside the octagon, Gantt heads into the fight as the betting favorite with -200 UFC odds, while Minev, who’s making his promotional debut, is going to be the +165 betting underdog.
UFC Vegas 117: Thomas Gantt vs. Artur Minev Fight Odds
- Thomas Gantt: -200
- Artur Minev: +165
UFC Vegas 117: Thomas Gantt vs. Artur Minev: Tale of the Tape
| Thomas Gantt | Artur Minev | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 33 | 22 |
| Height | 5’11” | 5’9” |
| Reach | 76.5 inches | N/A |
| Leg Reach | 45.5 inches | N/A |
| Record | 11-0 | 7-0 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 91% | 86% |
UFC Vegas 117: Thomas Gantt vs. Artur Minev: Prediction
With the solid wrestling background of Gantt, I predict a decision victory for him over Minev. Gantt is very good at taking his opponents down the mat and neutralizing the threat of their striking and power.
This stylistic matchup favors Gantt because Minev is a heavy puncher who likes to trade punches with his opponents. With his grappling and takedowns, I think Gantt will be able to control Minev for most of the fight.
Furthermore, Minev is a short-notice replacement opponent for Gantt, which means he won’t have a full camp and preparation for this match and is likely to be prioritizing the weight cut so he can be within the limit.
Thomas Gantt’s Recent Fight Results
Gantt was a former New Line Fighting and North Iowa Fights titleholder before he joined Dana White’s Contender Series in September, where he defeated Adam Livingston via first-round submission to earn a UFC contract.
Artur Minev’s Recent Fight Results
Minev is an undefeated prospect who’s a Fury Fighting Championship standout. He’s a vicious finisher, as he stopped six of his seven pro opponents. His last three victories were against Shane Keefe, Elias Alves da Silva, and Derek Campos.
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