MMA fans get another great night in the UFC this weekend. A free-to-watch event with a bunch of upcoming talent, mixed in with a big bantamweight scrap to finish the night, is up next on the UFC schedule.
One of the big matchups on the main card is the featherweight bout between Nate Landwehr and Austin Lingo.
Read further for a deep dive into the betting analysis and preview of this featherweight bout, along with an official Landwehr vs Lingo betting prediction.
Nate Landwehr vs. Austin Lingo Information
Nate Landwehr vs Austin Lingo
Location of the fight: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States.
Date and Time: March 25, 2023. 7 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Nate Landwehr vs. Austin Lingo Last Fight Record
Landwehr is coming off back-to-back impressive wins, including a nasty anaconda choke finish over Ludovit Klein.
Lingo is also trying to add onto two-straight UFC victories, even though he hasn’t been in the octagon since August of 2021. In that bout, Lingo bested Luis Saldana via unanimous decision.
Nate Landwehr vs. Austin Lingo Betting Analysis
Nate Landwehr Facts to Know
If you are new to following the UFC, Landwehr is one of those guys that are clearly made to be a professional cage fighter. His southern-drawl accent, along with his wild fighting style, makes for a great combination that fans can enjoy.
Landwehr brings a high-volume style into the octagon, averaging over 6 significant strikes landed per minute while absorbing 5.56 of those strikes in that same minute. Along with that, he also averages just over a takedown every 15 minutes in the octagon and holds an impressive 86% takedown defense.
Austin Lingo Facts to Know
Lingo is taking this fight on short notice after Alex Caceres had to drop out. This fight is basically in his own backyard, so it is a good situation for Lingo. The 9-1 UFC prospect is looking for a massive win against a proven guy.
This 28-year-old is finding his way in the UFC, holding a 2-1 record in the organization. He averages 4.00 significant strikes landed per minute and has absorbed an average of 3.82.
Along with those striking stats, Lingo has a solid 80% takedown percentage that will most likely be tested on Saturday night. He probably wasn’t expecting to be in a main card bout in the UFC next fight.
Updates
No injuries were reported to the TDLR.
Nate Landwehr vs. Austin Lingo Betting Preview
Before getting to a Landwehr vs Lingo betting prediction, we have to break down the betting lines and the possible outcomes of this matchup.
Landwehr is the betting favorite at -225. That gives Lingo the +190 underdog odds. This makes perfect sense from the oddsmakers; Landwehr is going to be the better, more aggressive fighter in there on Saturday night.
With this fight being on short notice, it impacts both Lingo and Landwehr. Landwehr has been preparing for weeks to fight a wacky style like Caceres but now needs to adjust to a totally different fighter.
Lingo’s Fighting Style
Lingo is going to come in and fight at his hometown arena; probably a dream come true. There might be an advantage to Lingo there with this being a “nothing to lose” scenario.
The most interesting prop bet is Landwehr winning inside the distance at +135. Landwehr is going to bring the same intensity as always, and that almost always becomes at least a near finish. Expect Lingo to be rocked at least once.
Nate Landwehr vs. Austin Lingo Betting Prediction
Even though UFC predictions are very tough to make, we have a good read on this one. Landwehr should be coming into this bout in great shape, and he will definitely feed off the live crowd. There is a reason the UFC puts him on events with live crowds.
After breaking down the Landwehr vs Lingo betting analysis and all the betting lines involved in this fight, it is safe to say that Landwehr will get his hand raised on Saturday night.
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- The line to play is Landwehr winning inside distance at +135 if you are feeling extra lucky.
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