Phil Hawes vs Brunno Ferreira Odds, AI Picks, and AI Prediction

The 2024 UFC event schedule is underway this weekend with the first event of the year taking place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. We are going to look at an overlooked matchup between middleweights Phil Hawes and Brunno Ferreira on the main card this weekend.
This Hawes vs Ferreira bout is surely going to give fans a treat with these two hard-hitting, technical fighters looking for a big win to spark a run towards the title, in a wide-open division, in 2024.
We will settle at a Hawes vs. Ferreira prediction that will win us all money this weekend as well. Let’s dive into this matchup and discuss what to expect out of these two talented individuals.
Game Information
PHIL HAWES vs BRUNNO FERREIRA |
Location of the Game: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada, United State |
Date and Time: January 13, 2024 – 7 PM ET main card start |
Reason: UFC Friday Night Middleweight Bout |
How to watch: ESPN+ |
AI Betting Picks
ODDS | AI BETTING PICKS |
OVER/UNDER | Under 1.5 rounds (-240) |
MONEYLINE | Phil Hawes (+148) |
Making UFC picks like this one is very difficult because these two are very talented and also two completely different fighters. The power and athletic ability might be on Ferreira’s side because he is younger and more explosive-looking in his style, but Hawes still has dangerous power.
The Hawes vs Ferreira prediction is that Hawes gets the job done due to his veteran fight IQ and craftiness against the guy who leans on his power and punching ability throughout his career.
These two are perfect examples of solid UFC fighters who can beat just about anybody on any given night but need to be able to put all their skills together every time they make the walk. The money line pick is a coin flip, but the true prediction is that this fight will probably be over in the first round.
The power of both guys is too much for one to survive more than a few exchanges in the center of the octagon. But if this fight plays out how it should, Hawes will cut off the cage, threaten takedowns and clinch up against the fence, and knock Fereira out.
Hawes vs Ferreira Prediction Odds
FIGHTER | MONEYLINE | OVER/UNDER |
PHIL HAWES | -105 | O 1.5 |
BRUNNO FERREIRA | -125 | U 1.5 |
Since it’s early on in fight week, the only UFC odds to look at right now are the money line and the over/under line. Ferreira is the betting favorite this week with odds at -125, slightly edging out Hawes at +105. This line can drift towards EVEN odds depending on how the public bets this week.
The over/under is set at 1.5 rounds with the under being heavily favored at -240. This line set by the oddsmakers kind of gives away our prediction for this fight, but we will still check all the stops and break this matchup down for the best possible Hawes vs. Ferreira prediction.
Phil Hawes’ odds might even put him as the betting favorite by the end of the week if a lot of experienced bettors start betting on him due to his ability and the surprising prospect of him being an underdog in this matchup.
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Phil Hawes
Hawes is a professional MMA fighter with a record of 12-5 with 8 TKO/KO wins and 2 submissions so far. He’s 35 years old with a height of 6’0” and a reach of 77”. He also fights out of mainly the orthodox stance.
Hawes averages 5.55 significant strikes landed per minute and 3.70 significant strikes absorbed per minute inside the octagon. He also has an impressive 100% takedown defense and even averages 2.28 takedowns per 15 minutes himself.
Brunno Ferreira
Ferreira is a Brazilian MMA fighter with a professional record of 10-1 with 7 TKO/KO victories and 3 submission victories so far, which is a 100% finish rate in his professional MMA career. He is listed at 5’10” with a 72” reach while fighting out of the orthodox stance.
Brunno Ferreira’s stats show he averages 5.79 significant strikes landed and 5.22 significant strikes absorbed per minute in the octagon. He hasn’t engaged in any offensive grappling in his short UFC career so far but has a modest 50% takedown defense.
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