Cesar Almeida vs. Ihor Potieria: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Fans expect an exciting fight as fearless strikers Cesar Almeida of Brazil and Ihor Potieria of Ukraine go head-to-head in the prelims of UFC 307. The pair fight in a middleweight bout with relative newcomer Cesar Almeida a heavy betting favorite. Both fighters come into the Octagon from recent losses and would certainly be eager to return to the win column.

MMA: UFC Middleweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+

Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

Date: 06.10.2024 03:00

A former Glory and SuperKombat kickboxer, Sao Paulo-born Cesar Almeida debuted in the UFC this year after successfully navigating through 2023’s Contender Series. The former SuperKombat kickboxing champion started his UFC career with a Performance of the Night when he stopped Dylan Budka in the second round earlier this year. His sophomore bout against Roman Kopylov last June ended in a split-decision loss, but Almeida showed promise against a tough striker like Kopylov. The 36-year-old is fearless and has the ability and power to knock out his opponent at any time. He prefers to exchange in the pocket and while it exposes him to the danger of being knocked out, the excellent kickboxer is confident of doing the damage himself.

• Age: 36
• Height: 6’1”
• Reach: 74”
• Weight: 185lbs (83kg)
• Record: 5-1

Ihor Potieria graduated from the 2021 DWCS class and debuted in the UFC the following year. The Ukrainian has found the going tough in the promotion where he has earned a 2-3 record. His pair of wins came against Mauricio Rua whom he stopped with hooks to ground strikes in round one in early 2023 and a decision over Robert Bryczek last February. Ihor Potieria is an exciting fighter to watch because he likes to exchange punches and get into a brawl with his opponents. Although a striker primarily, Ihor Potieria can grapple and has seven submission wins.

• Age: 28
• Height: 6’3’’
• Reach: 75”
• Weight: 185lbs (83kg)
• Record: 21-6

Ihor Potieria is a 4.00 betting underdog on Betway. Cesar Almeida to win the bout in round one is 2.55 odds on Bet365. The total over 1.5 is 2 on 1XBET with the under priced at 1.76. Read more here.