Malcolm Gordon vs Denys Bondar UFC fight info, date and time
Malcolm Gordon vs Denys Bondar is set to go down at UFC Vegas 47: Hermansson vs. Strickland at 7:00pm EST on Saturday 5th February 2022 in a 125lbs matchup.
Malcolm Gordon is 1-2 in his UFC career after notching up his first Octagon victory in his last fight against Francisco Figueiredo.
This will be Denys Bondar’s UFC debut. The Ukrainian is on a 10-fight winning streak and hasn’t lost a fight since 2017.
Malcolm Gordon vs Denys Bondar betting odds
Denys Bondar is the oddsmakers’ favorite at -235. Betting on Bondar means you would need to bet $235 in order to win $100.
Malcolm Gordon is a +205 betting underdog. If you bet $100 on Gordon then you would win $205.
Fight information
This fight was initially scheduled to take place at UFC Fight Night 198 before Gordon was forced to withdraw.
The bout was rescheduled on the UFC Vegas 47: Hermansson vs Strickland undercard.
Malcolm Gordon
Canadian Malcolm Gordon lost his first two fights in the UFC against Amir Albazi and Su Mudaerji.
Malcolm Gordon (@MALCOLM_X_MMA) thinks he saved UFC job with his "sloppy" upset win.#UFCVegas31 | Full interview: https://t.co/aQlfeOXtdb pic.twitter.com/iSnHpmPI4T
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 18, 2021
However, he bounced back to winning ways with a unanimous decision victory over Francisco Figueiredo. Gordon upset the odds after closing as a +225 underdog.
Denys Bondar
Denys Bondar will finally make his UFC debut after two previous fights against Ode Osbourne and Victor Rodriguez fell through.
Bondar has a 16-3 professional record and is riding a 10-fight winning streak. He maintains a 100% finish rate with 11 submissions and 5 knockout victories.
How they match up
Malcolm Gordon will be the taller fighter at 5”7 compared to Bondar who is 5”5. Gordon is also two years older at 31-years-old.
Both fighters have a similar level of professional experience. Gordon has 18 professional fights to his name, while Bondar has fought 19 times.
Reasons to watch
There is plenty of hype behind Ukrainian Denys Bondar, who brings a 100% finishing rate to the Octagon. He will be eager to impress in his UFC debut and extend his 10-fight win streak.
Malcolm Gordon is equally determined to make a name for himself after a disappointing start to his UFC career. Gordon can make it two-in-a-row in the UFC with a victory.
The stakes
A lot is at stake for both fighters in this one. Bondar is making his Octagon debut, while Gordon is 1-2 in the UFC. The Ukrainian will want to prove the hype is real, while Gordon can build on his upset win over Figueiredo by upsetting the odds once again.
Malcolm Gordon vs Denys Bondar predictions
The bookies’ odds have Denys Bondar as the clear favorite. However, the oddsmakers’ predictions for Gordon’s last fight didn’t stop him from beating the favorite Figueiredo.
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Malcolm Gordon vs Denys Bondar betting odds
Denys Bondar opened as a -235 betting favorite. Placing a bet on Bondar means you would need to bet $235 in order to win $100.
Malcolm Gordon is a +205 underdog. If you bet $100 on Gordon then you would win $205.
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Malcolm Gordon vs Denys Bondar tale of the tape
- 2 year age gap: Bondar is the younger fighter at 29 years old.
- Bondar has 1 more professional MMA fights than Gordon.
| Malcolm Gordon | vs | Denys Bondar |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Age | 29 |
| 18 | Fights | 19 |
| 13 | Wins | 16 |
| 5 | Losses | 3 |
| 4 | KO’s | 5 |
| 6 | Subs | 11 |
| 5′ 7 | Height (in) | 5′ 5 |
| 70 | Reach (in) |
Denys “Psycho” Bondar fighter profile and recent form
Denys Bondar is a 29 year old male fighter from Ukraine with 16 pro wins and 3 losses. See Denys Bondar’s full MMA record.
Denys Bondar has a 100% finish rate, including 5 by knockout, 11 by submission.
Denys Bondar is currently riding a 10 fight win streak.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
15-3-0 | Kenan Jafarli |
SUB
R1 4:17
|
Road to WWFC | 2020-08-23 | Bantamweight | WWFC |
|
Win |
14-3-0 | Lev Ambartsumyan |
SUB
R3 2:20
|
Ased FC | 2019-12-22 | Flyweight | ASED |
|
Win |
13-3-0 | Ghenadie Gitlan |
KO/TKO
R1 1:45
|
Ased FC | 2019-12-22 | Flyweight | ASED |
|
Win |
12-3-0 | Kewin Jacques |
SUB
R2 2:14
|
WWFC 16 | 2019-11-02 | Flyweight | WWFC |
|
Win |
11-3-0 | Sergei Kupin |
KO/TKO
R1 1:52
|
Road To WWFC 21 | 2019-05-05 | Flyweight | WWFC |
Malcolm “X” Gordon fighter profile and recent form
Malcolm Gordon is a 31 year old male fighter from Canada with 13 pro wins and 5 losses. See Malcolm Gordon’s full MMA record.
Malcolm Gordon has a 77% finish rate, including 4 by knockout, 6 by submission, 3 by decision.
Malcolm Gordon is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Francisco Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moisés.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
12-5-0 | Francisco Figueiredo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-07-17 | Flyweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
12-4-0 | Mudaerji Su |
KO/TKO
R1 0:44
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-11-28 | Flyweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
12-3-0 | Amir Albazi |
SUB
R1 4:42
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-07-18 | Bantamweight | UFC |
|
Win |
11-3-0 | Yoni Sherbatov |
SUB
R1 1:32
|
TKO 47 | 2019-04-11 | Flyweight | TKO |
|
Win |
10-3-0 | James Mancini |
SUB
R2 2:02
|
TKO Fight Night 1 | 2018-08-02 | Flyweight | TKO |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Malcolm Gordon vs Denys Bondar is set to go down at UFC Vegas 47 – Hermansson vs. Strickland. The fight is expected to start at around 7:00pm EST on Saturday 5th February 2022.
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