The upcoming UFC Fight Night boasts exciting main card matchups, presenting excellent prospects for savvy bettors. One particularly intriguing showdown features Bryan Battle and AJ Fletcher in a welterweight clash worth your attention.

Battle is coming off of an impressive 14-second first-round knockout victory over Gabriel Green back at UFC on ABC 4 in May earlier this year. This put him back on the winning side after a previous defeat against Rinat Fakhretdinov in UFC Fight Night 216.

On his fight record, he proudly holds nine victories, a diverse mix of three knockout wins, four submissions, and two decisions. Among these, he has managed to secure three first-round finishes, though he did face setbacks in one submission loss and one decision loss.

Under the alias "Pooh Bear," he exhibits commendable striking precision, boasting a 50 percent strike accuracy, combined with a takedown success rate hovering around 20 percent. Analyzing his performance in significant strikes, he consistently lands an impressive average of 4.47 impactful blows per minute while absorbing just 4.00, maintaining a slightly favorable ratio.

His defense game is solid too, as he defends against significant strikes at a rate of 41 percent and showcases a 39 percent success rate in thwarting takedowns. Over 15 minutes of fight time, he averages 0.79 takedowns and 0.39 submission attempts.

Fletcher recently snapped his two-fight losing streak with his recent performance. This was a second round guillotine choke submission win against Themba Gorimbo back at UFC Fight Night 219 in February earlier this year.

He proudly holds an exceptional record of 10 victories, which includes an impressive blend of four wins, five submissions, and one decision. Remarkably, six of these victories were secured in the opening round, and his only two defeats were decided by judges' decisions.

Inside the octagon, going by the name "The Ghost," he displays a striking accuracy of 50 percent when connecting with his opponents. His takedown attempts succeed 42 percent of the time. On average, he delivers 3.54 significant strikes per minute while absorbing just 4.59, revealing a slightly negative strike ratio.

When it comes to his defensive prowess, he adeptly dodges significant strikes with a 48 percent success rate, though his takedown defense stands at 29 percent. Additionally, he maintains an active ground game, averaging 1.92 takedowns and 1.15 submission attempts per 15 minutes of combat.

MyBookie's most recent odds suggest that Bryan Battle is presently enjoying a strong advantage as the favored contender for victory in this match. If you are seeking ways to improve your chances, considering adding Battle to a multi-fight parlay for the upcoming evening could be a strategic move.

The striking will be the biggest impact in this fight, as Battle has an advantage there. Look for him tk conesway with the knockout.