Julio Arce is favored against Daniel Teymur at UFC Fight Night 131 on Friday night in Utica, New York. This event is one of six fights on the FS1 portion of the main card. Arce is 14-2 in his career including 1-0 in the UFC, while Teymur is 6-1 in his career, including 0-1 in the UFC. There are a total of six fights on the main card at UFC Fight Night 131, with the headliner a bout between Jimmie Rivera and Marlon Moraes. There are also a total of seven fights on the preliminary card with four on FS1 and three on UFC Fight Pass. Let’s look at the bout between Arce and Teymur and UFC predictions.
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Julio Arce (14-2, 1-0 UFC)
Arce came into the UFC with a record of 13-2 and defeated Dan Ige by unanimous decision in January of 2018. His only two losses were against Brian Kelleher, as he lost to Kelleher by majority decision in 2015 and he lost to Kelleher by submission in 2016. Arce has been a pro since 2012 and has three wins by TKO/KO and four by submission. He is on a six fight winning streak and he has a total of two first round finishes.
Julio Arce told mmajunkie.com that his dream came true in fighting in the UFC, I was 5-(foot)-5, weighing 200 pounds at the age of 14, I just liked to eat junk food, play video games, then I just started training. I have no words to describe it, it’s a dream come true.”
Daniel Teymur (6-1, 0-1 UFC)
Teymur came into the UFC with a record of 6-0 and lost to Danny Henry by unanimous decision. Teymur is the older brother of David Teymur. Daniel has been a pro since 2013 and has three wins by TKO/KO and three by submission. He has a total of six first round finishes. Teymur has finished all six of his wins and each of the fights ended in the first round. He did lose his UFC debut against Henry but the fight was given Fight of the Night honors. Teymur got into a striking battle with Henry and came out on the short end.
Striking Stats
Strikes landed per minute: Arce 5.96 / Teymur 4.60
Accuracy: Arce 41% / Teymur 53%
Strikes absorbed per minute: Arce 2.43/ Teymur 6.20
Defense: Arce 69% / Teymur 46%
Grappling Stats
Takedown average: Arce 0.00/ Teymur 0.00
Accuracy: Arce 0% / Teymur 0%
Takedowns defended: Arce 92% / Teymur 66%
Submission average: Arce 0.0/ Teymur 0.0
UFC Predictions
Arce is listed as almost a 2-1 favorite. He does have more overall experience, but each fighter has just one fight in the UFC. The value is definitely on Teymur in this fight, so I will take the plus money and go with him. I also think there is value on the rounds, as both of these two fighters will be looking for the finish. I will take the rounds to go under the total.
UFC Fight Night 131 takes place on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, New York, featuring Jimmie Rivera vs. Marlon Moraes. There are six fights on the main card on FS1 and seven on the preliminary card, with four on FS1 and three on UFC Fight Pass.
Main Card (FS1)
Bantamweight – Jimmie Rivera -115 vs. Marlon Moraes
Lightweight – Gregor Gillespie -600 vs. Vinc Pichel
Heavyweight – Walt Harris -350 vs. Daniel Spitz
Welterweight – Jake Ellenberger -165 vs. Ben Saunders
Featherweight – Julio Arce -190 vs. Daniel Teymur
Light Heavyweight – Sam Alvey -165 vs. Gian Villante
Preliminary Card (FS1)
Women’s Flyweight – Sijara Eubanks -180 vs. Lauren Murphy
Lightweight – David Teymur -290 vs. Nik Lentz
Welterweight – Belal Muhammad - 420 vs. Chance Rencountre
Lightweight – Desmond Green vs. Gleison Tibau
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Women’s Strawweight – Jessica Aguilar vs. Jodie Esquibel
Bantamweight – Johnny Eduardo vs. Nathaniel Wood
Flyweight – Jarred Brooks vs. Jose Torres
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