Mandel Nallo makes his main-roster UFC debut in front of a friendly Canadian crowd and against inconsistent trial horse Jai Herbert in a lightweight bout on the UFC Fight Night undercard.
Nallo is the favorite at -175 while Herbert is a +140 underdog in the UFC odds.
It will be Nallo’s controlled precision against Herbert’s athleticism in a fight that will gauge how much Nallo has to offer in the evolving lightweight division with our free betting picks on Saturday, April 18.
Nallo vs Herbert fight prediction: Nallo moneyline (-175)
The 36-year-old Mandel Nallo has solid fundamental skills and is a patient striker, which will be enough to throw Jai Herbert off, as he’s reliant on setting the striking pace. Herbert is an inconsistent striker who can’t commit to a game plan and gets lost when he’s off his pace. Nallo will use his defense and footwork to keep Herbert from taking any chances and can win purely off activity.
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Nallo vs Herbert best bet: Nallo to win by decision (+350)
Expect Nallo’s tight striking to give Herbert pause, and while Nallo isn’t a grappler, he has shown he can make things happen up close. Too much time will pass by, and Herbert will essentially be out of the fight well before the final bell. Nallo by decision is my best bet.
COVERS INTEL: Herbert has been outstruck in six of his nine UFC fights.Mandel Nallo vs Jai Herbert odds
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|---|---|---|
| Method of Victory | Nallo | Herbert |
| To win outright | -175 | +140 |
| To win by KO/TKO | +225 | +475 |
| To win by decision | +350 | +310 |
| To win by submission | +425 | +2100 |
| Total rounds | Over 2.5 +125 |
Under 2.5 -160 |
Odds as of 4-18.
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Mandel Nallo vs Jai Herbert tale of the tape
| Nallo | Herbert | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Age | 37 |
| 6-foot | Height | 6-foot-1 |
| Lightweight | Weight Class | Lightweight |
| 75 inches | Reach | 77 inches |
| 14-3 | Record | 13-6-1 |
| 8 | Wins by KO | 9 |
| 6 | Wins by submission | 1 |
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