Brad Katona vs Jesse Butler Pick, 6/8/2024 Predictions UFC Louisville Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 6/4/2024

Brad Katona vs Jesse Butler

UFC Louisville

KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Brad Katona will enter the Octagon with Jesse Butler at UFC Louisville on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The opening line has Katona at -625 while Butler is priced at +455.

Brad "Superman" Katona walks into the Octagon holding a record of 15-3-0. The 32-year-old weighs in at 135 lbs and comes in at 5'6". The orthodox fighter extends his reach 64". Jesse Butler measures 5'10" and steps on the scale at 135 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage holding a mark of 12-5-0. The 32-year-old stretches 73". Concerning significant strikes, Brad Katona is connecting on 4.71 per min and Jesse Butler is connecting on 2.61 significant strikes per minute. Katona lands 49% of the significant strikes he attempts while Butler is connecting on 14%. In terms of the fighter's defense, "Superman" absorbs 4.98 significant strikes per minute while Butler allows 7.83. Katona also stops 48% of the significant strikes his opponents attempt while Butler is able to curb 40% of the shots thrown.

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UFC Louisville	Brad Katona	Jesse Butler
Opening Odds	-625	+455
Record	15-3-0	12-5-0
Average Fight Time	15:00	0:23
Height	5'6"	5'10"
Weight	135 lbs	135 lbs
Reach	64"	73"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	4.71	2.61
Striking Accuracy	49%	14%

Concerning takedowns, Brad Katona is the more skilled grappler as he takes his opponents to the canvas 1.50 times per 3 rounds. Katona is finishing his takedown attempts on 27% of his tries and is stuffing 52% of the takedowns his opponents try. Butler is taking his opponents to the canvas on 0% of his takedown tries and is stopping 0% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Regarding going for the sub, Katona is the more able fighter by trying 0.8 finishes per 3 rounds while Butler looks to get 0.4 finishes per 3 rounds.

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The last time he fought, Brad Katona faced Garrett Armfield and was defeated by way of unanimous decision in round 3. Armfield ended up landing 130 of 193 total strikes that he let go in that fight. Katona ended the night having landed 76 of 172 total strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Armfield landed 105 of 168, giving him a percentage of 62%. He landed 74 of 131 significant strikes directed at the head. On the other side of the cage, Katona landed 41% of his significant strikes by connecting on 64 of 155. In terms of accuracy for the significant strikes, he was 49 of 138 to the head. 94% of the significant strikes connected on by Armfield and 71% of them connected on by Katona were thrown at distance.

In the last bout for Jesse Butler, he fought Jim Miller and ended up taking the loss by a punch to the head in round 1. Miller landed 66% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance while Butler connected on 100% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. Butler ended up landing 14% of his significant strikes attempted by connecting on 1 of 7. He landed 1 of 5 significant strikes to the head. Miller ended up connecting on 3 of 5 significant strikes in that contest. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he landed 3 of 5 to the head. Regarding total strikes that he threw in that fight, Miller ended up landing 3 of 5 and Butler ended up connecting on 1 of 7 of all the strikes he threw.

Other bouts on the card to keep an eye on

One more match to look forward to is when John Castaneda opposes Daniel Marcos. Castaneda steps into the Octagon with a mark of 21-6-0. The 32-year-old steps on the scale at 135 lbs and measures 5'6". The switch fighter has a wingspan of 71". Marcos stands 5'7" and weighs in at 135 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage with a record of 15-0-0 (1 NC). The 31-year-old extends his reach 69". Regarding grappling, John Castaneda scores a takedown 1.92 times per 15 minutes and Daniel Marcos is able to score a takedown 0.33 times per 3 rds. Regarding striking, Castaneda lands an average of 4.79 strikes/min and is connecting on 50% of the strikes that he throws. On the other side of the cage we have Daniel Marcos, who is connecting on 50% of the strikes that he throws and lands 5.75 per minute.

One more can't miss bout is when Taylor Lapilus is set to square up in the Octagon with Cody Stamann. Stamann walks into the cage with a mark of 21-6-1. The 34-year-old steps on the scale at 135 lbs and measures 5'6". The orthodox fighter stretches 64". Lapilus stands 5'6" and weighs 135 lbs. The southpaw fighter looks to add a win to his career record of 19-4-0. The 32-year-old extends his reach 73". In terms of wrestling, Cody Stamann deflects 76% of the takedowns his opponents attempt and is taking his opponents to the canvas on 39% of the times he tries. Lapilus is finishing his takedown tries on 40% of his attempts and thwarts 77% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. Concerning striking, Stamann absorbs 3.63 strikes per minute and he connects on 4.39 strikes per minute. Lapilus, moreover, takes 2.37 strikes per min and deals 3.91 per min.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Brad Katona (-625)

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