For the first time since July 2023, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the O2 Arena in London, England. One of the UFC’s biggest stars from England is former Welterweight Champion Leon “Rocky” Edwards. No. 1 Edwards is fighting No. 5 Sean Brady in the main event of this week’s Fight Night on March 21.
The Prelims start at 1:00 p.m. ET, with the Main Card airing at 4:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Check out my favorite fighters to add to your daily fantasy lineup for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady.
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Studs
Carlos Ulberg ($9,000)
Ulberg, 34, has the toughest test of his career in front of him. He is facing former Light Heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz. This is Blachowicz’s first fight since July 2023, when he suffered a significant shoulder injury that has kept him out of action.
At 42 years old, Blachowicz’s career is nearing its end, and he is 1-1-1 in his last three fights. Even at his age, he is still a formidable opponent for City Kickboxing’s latest contender. On paper, this is a good matchup for Ulberg. Ulberg is two inches taller (6’4″ vs. 6’2″), while Blachowicz has the edge in reach (78″ vs. 77″).
The “Black Jag” averages 7.2 significant strikes per minute, 3.8 more than Blachowicz. Ulberg also lands strikes at a 56 percent rate while taking down opponents 83 percent of the time. Both are better than Blachowicz. Ulberg’s last victory came against Volkan Oezdemir, his first decision win since 2022. He scored 69 fantasy points in that bout but totaled 97 or more in the previous four. If Ulberg is the aggressor in this fight while defending Blachowicz’s takedowns, success should be in his future.
Mick Parkin ($8,000)
A fun and exciting heavyweight bout is on the Prelims featuring No. 13 Mick Parkin vs. No. 8 Marcin Tybura. Parkin is 10-0 in his MMA career, with seven finishes. He is 4-0 in the UFC and most recently knocked out Lukasz Brzeski at UFC 304. Tybura is 2-2 in his last four contests, but his last win came via TKO against Jhonata Diniz.
In this matchup, Parkin has a one-inch advantage in height (6’4″ vs. 6’3″) and reach (79″ vs. 78″). Parkin is coming off a 114-point performance, his best yet in the UFC. He has had 80 or more in two of his last three fights. Parkin is more advanced on the feet and ground. Parkin lands nearly five significant strikes per minute. If Parkin can mix in takedowns while getting the better of Tybura on the feet, he should have a good showing. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Parkin is a -122 favorite, while Tybura is +102.
Value Play
Nathaniel Wood ($7,500)
The first fight of the Main Card features a three-round featherweight bout between Nathaniel Wood and Morgan Charriere. Wood is from London, England, and should get a big reception from the fans in his hometown. Wood has won four of his previous five fights and most recently beat Daniel Pineda in July 2024.
Charriere is a dangerous opponent, having two knockouts in his three UFC fights. Even though Charriere has the power advantage, Wood is the more complete striker on the feet. Wood lands 5.75 significant strikes per minute, almost two more than Charriere.
Getting Wood at $7,500 is a good value play, considering he has recorded 81 or more fantasy points in three of his last four bouts. Charriere has 12 career knockouts but has only won two decisions in the last seven years. If Wood can make this a longer fight, it favors the pride of London, England.
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