UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Silva- Bryce Mitchell vs Andre Fili- Prediction and Analysis

The UFC returns to the Apex Facility in Las Vegas after a five-week-long stint on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. The company puts on their first Halloween show with a middleweight headlining showdown for the ages. Anderson Silva faces former TUF finalist Uriah Hall in a bout that comes in as the final fight of Silva’s storied UFC career.

The co-main event for UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Silva features a featherweight bout between Bryce Mitchell and Andre Fili. The aforementioned 145-pound fighters are looking to enter the title picture of a crowded featherweight division. The promotion placing them in the co-main event is a clear indication that the fight will be one to watch.

UFC featherweights: Bryce Mitchell vs Andre Fili

‘Thug Nasty’ Mitchell comes in with a perfect 13-0 record that is sure to be tested against a grizzled veteran in Fili. He is fresh off his first win of 2020 after he edged out a unanimous decision win over Charles Rosa back in May. Additionally, he’s looking to ramp up the pace of his activity and a clear cut win will aid him in this endeavor.

Andre Fili is a tried and tested veteran at featherweight, and he has come across some big-time fighters in his career thus far. The 30-year-old has gone 3-1 in his last four outings and fell to Sodiq Yusuff last. ‘Touchy’ Fili perfectly matched up with Bryce Mitchell as they had both last fought at around the same time.

Although the aforementioned 145-pound fighters are prone to seeing the scorecards, there’s no doubt the finish could appear. The UFC matchmakers have hit it out of the park as they are extremely cerebral fighters in the pocket. Mitchell relies heavily on shifting in and out of range while Fili likes to fight in the phone booth.

The featherweight division is shaping up nicely, with several contenders shooting into relevance as of late. Alexander Volkanovski is at the helm and fighters will be looking to build their own narrative against him. Moreover, the top-dogs of the division haven’t been too active, thus opening the door for a newer contender to rise.

Prediction: Bryce Mitchell to claim a unanimous decision win