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Prediction, pick for Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk

Prediction, pick for Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk

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By: Ryan Wohl

Michal Oleksiejczuk is taking on Gerald Meerschaert in the featured Prelim bout at UFC 319. Oleksiejczuk is coming off a knockout win against Sedriques Dumas at UFC 314 in April. Meerschaert has suffered two straight defeats.

Here is my best bet for Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC 319.

Michal Oleksiejczuk To Win By KO/TKO/DQ (-115)

On DraftKings Sportsbook, Oleksiejczuk is a -218 favorite while Meerschaert is a +180 underdog. Oleksiejczuk is a knockout machine, as his previous five wins have been by KO/TKO. His last victory by decision was four and a half years ago. Oleksiejczuk is seven years younger than his opponent, Meerschaert, who will make his 57th walk in his professional MMA career.

In this matchup, Oleksiejczuk’s most significant advantage is on the feet, where he averages more significant strikes (5.27 vs. 3.05) per minute at a higher rate (51% vs. 45%). Since Meerschaert is taller with a larger reach, Oleksiejczuk needs to push the pace and put him on his back foot. If he does so, another knockout should be possible, which is -115 on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Ryan Wohl

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