On Saturday 1 August 2026, Dennis Buzukja takes on Bogdan Grad in the UFC. Our model likes 2 bets here. The one it likes most is Bogdan Grad to Win, priced at -189 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Bogdan Grad to Win (-189)

Odds available at Betfair at time of publishing

Bogdan Grad is a strong favorite in his fight against Dennis Buzukja. Grad has a solid style that focuses on grappling and controlling the fight on the ground. If he can take Buzukja down and keep him there, he should be able to wear him out and score points. Buzukja is more of a striker, so he needs to keep the fight standing and land some big punches to win. While there's always a chance for an upset, our numbers really like Grad's chances to come out on top in this matchup. It was priced at -189 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.30 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Bogdan Grad -3.5 on the Line (-110)

Odds available at Bovada at time of publishing

I think betting on Bogdan Grad to win by at least four points against Dennis Buzukja is a solid choice. Grad is a strong fighter who likes to control the match and can really use his skills to outscore Buzukja. Buzukja will need to be aggressive and find a way to keep the fight close, but it might be tough against Grad's style. While nothing is guaranteed in a fight, our numbers suggest Grad has a good shot at winning decisively. Just remember, anything can happen in the octagon! It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

The tale of the tape:

  • Dennis Buzukja: last five L-L-W-L-L, dropped the last 2, 6% of career wins came by knockout, 103 days since the last fight
  • Bogdan Grad: last five L-L-W-W-L, dropped the last 2, 5% of career wins came by knockout, 250 days since the last fight

That is how our model reads Dennis Buzukja v Bogdan Grad. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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