We have a heavyweight main event for the Professional Fighting League as Bruno Cappelozza, and Stuart Austin will clash here. Cappelozza has a 14-5 career record and has shown the ability to win as he has a four-fight winning streak entering here. Stuart Austin is 15-7 entering this fight on a two-fight losing streak and is looking to prove himself inside of the PFL. This is the first time Cappelozza will be inside the cage since winning the 2021 season PFL Heavyweight Champion.
Last games records
These fighters have never matched up against one another, but Cappelozza picked up a unanimous decision victory over Ante Delja in the 2021 Season PFL Championships back on October 27. Stuart Austin is coming off a 31-second knockout loss in the PFL 2021 Playoffs on August 19 against Renan Ferreira.
Matchup Information
- Time, day: Thursday, April 28, 5:30 pm ET
- Location of the game: Esports Stadium Arlington
- Stadium: 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011
Cappelozza vs Austin Betting Analysis
Bruno Cappelozza Betting Analysis
Bruno Cappelozza has been one of the most dominant fighters that the PFL has, especially in the heavyweight weight class. He has a 14-5 record with 13 knockouts, so he has the ability to land incredibly powerful strikes that can do damage to his opponent. Cappelozza won the 2021 PFL Championship in the heavyweight division, so he should be able to dominate in this matchup.
Stuart Austin Betting Analysis
Stuart Austin has been a good fighter throughout his career as he has a 15-7 career record with eight knockouts. He has to bounce back after a hugely disappointing fight as he was knocked out in a mere 31 seconds. Austin also has four submission victories, so that will be his pathway to pull off the win here as he could lock in a rear-naked choke or a triangle choke that can hand him a significant victory against the reigning champion from the PFL. Suppose he can get into some favorable positions throughout the fight against Bruno Cappelozza. In that case, it will be a significant chance to pull off arguably the biggest upset of his entire career.
Updates
Neither fighter has entered this training camp with an injury that has been reported, so these guys are entering at 100 percent. Bruno Cappelozza is looking to repeat as the heavyweight champion in the PFL, and a solid first fight could be the difference-maker for him.
Cappelozza vs Austin Betting Preview
The betting market is going to be very one-sided as there is a distinct difference between these two fighters. Bruno Cappelozza is considered the heavy favorite entering this fight as he is currently listed at -550 to win this fight. On the other side, Stuart Austin is currently +400 to pull off the upset as a big underdog for this fight.
Cappelozza vs Austin Betting Prediction
Bruno Cappelozza has been one of the best fighters that the Professional Fighters League has and should be able to pick off a weaker opponent. Cappelozza is two years younger and has a more storied MMA odds career, so that will be a massive advantage for him here. People are expecting a weak showing from Stuart Austin from his 31-second loss in his previous fight, which will fuel him to be better and a tougher opponent. As the main event, this is expected to be the best fight of the night, but Cappelozza has a chance to seriously mop the floor with Austin.
Cappelozza has knocked out 13 of the 14 opponents he has defeated, so expecting anything but a knockout could be a big stretch. Six of seven of the losses that Austin has in his career have come via the knockout, so if this fight goes the distance, I would be wildly shocked. All in all, go with Bruno Cappelozza to win this fight, and if you want to get incredible odds, win via knockout in the third round.
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