Steve Garcia and Kyle Nelson meet Saturday on the main card of UFC Fight Night 242 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.
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Steve Garcia vs. Kyle Nelson UFC Fight Night 242 preview
After experiencing some growing pains in the UFC, Garcia (16-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC) has found his stride. Garcia went 1-2 in his first three fights in the UFC, but since then, he has won four straight, including two first-round finishes and two second-round stoppages. In his last outing, in July, Garcia stopped Seung Woo Choi in 96 seconds after a barrage of punches. … Nelson (16-5-1 MMA, 4-4-1 UFC) is also on a hot streak as of late. His UFC carer began with a rough stretch as well, going 1-4 in his first five appearances. He’s since won three straight, including a first-round stoppage of Bill Algeo in his last fight in March.
Steve Garcia vs. Kyle Nelson UFC Fight Night 242 expert pick, prediction
Steve Garcia vs. Kyle Nelson UFC Fight Night 242 odds
The oddsmakers and the public are favoring the short-notice fighter, listing Garcia -188 and Nelson +152 via FanDuel.
Steve Garcia vs. Kyle Nelson UFC Fight Night 242 start time, how to watch
As the feature main card bout, Garcia and Nelson are expected to walk out to the cage at approximately 8:05 p.m. ET (5:05 p.m. PT). The fight will air on ESPN+.
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