an UFC Fight Night 223: Erosa vs Padilla 4/29/2023 – A Featherweight Division battle is all set to get underway between Julian Erosa and Fernando Padilla at the UFC Fight Night 223. Erosa has built a long career and is more experienced than Padilla. The event will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is going to be a thrilling battle between two fighters who are quick and agile.
Padilla will be making his UFC debut against Erosa and this is going to be a night to remember for the 26-year-old fighter. The only drawback is that Padilla is going up against a fighter who has been against several opponents. The online UFC betting picks are updated for bettors to place their bets on their top fighters.
UFC Fight Night 223: Erosa vs Padilla 4/29/2023
| When: | Saturday, April 29, 7:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Where: | UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| TV: | Pay Per View / ESPN+ |
| Stream: | UFC Fight Pass |
UFC Fight Night 223: Erosa vs Padilla 4/29/2023 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Erosa | -138 | Fernando Padilla | +130 |
Main Card
Julian Erosa
When compared to Padilla, Erosa is a veteran and he has the skill to take out tough opponents. Erosa is holding a record of 28-11-0 and he has the ability to last long in the ring. While he might have a couple of ups and downs, Erosa will try to use his experience against the rookie.
Julian Erosa goes under the ring name of “Juicy J” and is eager to rebound after his last defeat. Erosa lost against Alex Caceres by TKO and this is a good chance to make up for his loss. However, it’s not going to be a great victory for Erosa since Padilla is making his debut. A defeat for Erosa is only going to be a disaster for his reputation.
Fernando Padilla
Fernando Padilla hails from Mexico and is ranked at No. 5 in the Pro Mens Featherweight in California. Going up against an experienced fighter is sure to be hard, but he seems to be confident. A victory for Padilla is sure to bring him fame.
Padilla is holding a fighting record of 14-4-0 and he has been pretty good in his MMA career. Fernando Padilla is also seven years younger than Erosa but he surely lacks the experience. Padilla will need to give it all if he wants to sustain himself against Erosa. This is not going to be easy in the octagon, but there is good potential.
JuliErosa vs Fernando Padilla Betting Numbers
| Record | 22-9-0 | 14-4-0 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Country | USA | Mexico |
| Height | 6’0″ | 6’1″ |
| Weight (lbs) | 145 | 154 |
| Reach (in) | 73″ | N/A |
| Win by KO/TKO | 39% | 29% |
| Win by Submission | 43% | 57% |
| Decisions | 18% | 14% |
| Strikes landed per minute | 4.18 | N/A |
| Striking accuracy | 45% | N/A |
| Striking absorbed per minute | 5.04 | N/A |
| Striking defense | 50% | N/A |
| Takedown average | 0.83 | N/A |
| Takedown accuracy | 60% | N/A |
| Takedown defense | 58% | N/A |
| Submission average | 0.83 | N/A |
Erosa vs Padilla Betting Picks
It comes as a surprise as Padilla is predicted to win this fight with the best UFC betting sites in his favor. Padilla has the upper hand here since he already has 14 wins with a lesser losing ratio. Take Padilla to secure his first victory.
