Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
It is a clash in the UFC flyweight division next in the prelims as Spain’s Daniel Barez comes face-to-face with American Victor Altamirano in the Octagon
DANIEL BAREZ VS VICTOR ALTAMIRANO FACTS
When is UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243? UK – the preliminary card starts at 5:00pm on Saturday 28th September 2024, followed by the main card at 8:00pm / USA – 12:00pm/3:00pm ET and 9:00am/12:00pm PT
Where is UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243? Accor Arena | Paris, France
Where can I get tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243
What TV channel is UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC Fight Night 243 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243 MAIN CARD EVENT
Renato Moicano vs Benoit Saint Denis (Lightweight)
Nassourdine Imavov vs Brendan Allen (Middleweight)
William Gomis vs Joanderson Brito (Featherweight)
Kevin Jousset vs Bryan Battle (Welterweight)
Morgan Charriere vs Gabriel Miranda (Featherweight)
Fares Ziam vs Matt Frevola (Lightweight)
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243 Prelims
Ion Cutelaba vs Ivan Erslan (Light Heavyweight)
Oumar Sy vs Jung Da-woon (Light Heavyweight)
Ľudovít Klein vs Roosevelt Roberts (Lightweight)
Daria Zheleznyakova vs Ailin Perez (Women’s Bantamweight)
Taylor Lapilus vs Vince Morales (Bantamweight)
Daniel Barez vs Victor Altamirano (Flyweight)
Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs Nora Cornolle (Women’s Bantamweight)
Bolaji Oki vs Chris Duncan (Lightweight)
DANIEL BAREZ: SPANIARD DESPERATE FOR FIRST WIN IN OCTAGON
Spain’s Daniel Barez comes into this fight off a loss on his UFC debut as Jafel Filho submitted him at UFC Fight Night 224 in July 2023. He has a 16-6 record but that was his first fight in the UFC as all his other bouts have come in regional promotions. He did participate in the Contender Series back in 2021 but he lost out then so he will be desperate to prove himself at this level.
VICTOR ALTAMIRANO: EL MAGNIFICO EAGER TO SNAP TWO-FIGHT SKID
Victor Altamirano is another fighter to come through the Contender Series and has gone on to win two of his five fights in the UFC. He comes off back-to-back losses – both via decision – and the 33-year-old will be desperate to snap that an improve on his 12-4 record in Paris.
DANIEL BAREZ VS VICTOR ALTAMIRANO PREDICTION
Flyweights Daniel Barez and Victor Altamirano meet in the prelims and both fighters are pretty desperate to get a win under their belts. Barez has been handed a rare chance and the 35-year-old needs to get a win in the Octagon. Altamirano is a bit more established in the UFC but needs to snap a two-fight skid.
We are firmly in the camp of Altamirano in this one. Barez has a solid record but the level of opponent is significantly lower than that which Altamirano has faced. When he has had the opportunity at the highest level, he has been found wanting and Altamirano can expose that once again here. It is hard to see a stoppage here, but consider Altamirano on the scorecards.
PREDICTION: VICTOR ALTAMIRANO TO WIN VIA DECISION