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Timothy Cuamba vs Lucas Almeida Facts
When is UFC on ESPN 58? Sunday 16 June 2024 – 01:00 (UK)
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Timothy Cuamba vs Lucas Almeida: The lowdown
Timothy Quiamba (8-2) is hoping for a smoother night after a tough debut four months ago. After a unanimous decision win over Mateo Alejandro Vogel (2023) on the Contender Series, he thought he had done enough to earn a UFC contract. But a TKO over Michael Stack (2024) led to his debut against Bolaji Oki (2024). He was the underdog, losing a split decision and out-fought his fellow debutant.
Now he faces Lucas Almeida (14-3), who has suffered two brutal defeats. High expectations were placed on the Brazilian, who announced his entry into the UFC with a spectacular TKO win over Mike Trizano (2022). However, he was forced to submit to Pat Sabatini (2023) and lose by TKO to Andre Fili (2023) to qualify for the bout.
Timothy Cuamba vs Lucas Almeida predictions
Both fighters are good at grappling, but I expect them to stick to their strengths on the stand, and Almeida will likely prefer to fight on his feet as well, since he won't have to worry about takedowns.
Both are good strikers who like to get the attack going. Almeida has faced better fighters but never showed enough to overpower Cuamba. Cuamba must have gained a lot of confidence by stepping up against Oki and showing enough to have one of the judges give him the win.
I expect the match to be close until the end. I expect Cuamba to win, but considering the odds, Almeida is worth betting on.
prediction: Cuamba decision
Value Bets: Almeida, via Decision
