UFC on ESPN 42: Natan Levy vs. Genaro Valdez Prediction and Betting Odds

Natan Levy and Genaro Valdez will meet on the undercard of UFC on ESPN 42. Levy enters the lightweight bout with a record of 7-1, while Valdez has a 10-1 record.

Natan Levy vs. Genaro Valdez Match Details

Fixture: Natan Levy vs. Genaro Valdez

Date and Time: Saturday, December 3rd, 10:00 p.m. EST

Venue: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida

Natan Levy vs. Genaro Valdez Betting Odds and Spread

Name	Over/Under	Money Line
Natan Levy	Over 2.5 (+175)	-200
Genaro Valdez	Under 2.5 (-215)	+170

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

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Natan Levy vs. Genaro Valdez Key Stats

Natan Levy enters his lightweight bout at UFC on ESPN 42 with seven wins and just one loss. While Levy has no knockout victories, he has picked up three wins via submission and four wins via decision. The only loss of his career came via unanimous decision. Levy earned a UFC contract with a submission victory on Dana White's Contender Series and has a 1-1 record since joining the promotion.

Genaro Valdez also earned his UFC contract after a victory on Dana White's Contender Series, as he picked up a second-round knockout win. Valdez has ten wins in his mixed martial arts career and just one loss. Seven of his wins have come via knockout, while he has three submission victories. His only loss came in his UFC debut via knockout. Valdez has yet to have a fight go the distance. He is 0-1 in his UFC career.

Both Natan Levy and Genaro Valdez stand at 5'7, however, Valdez has a 72" reach, while Levy has a 71" reach. Both lightweights weighed in at 156 pounds.

Natan Levy vs. Genaro Valdez Betting Prediction

Natan Levy and Genaro Valdez both entered the UFC with no losses on their record, however, both would ultimately lose their UFC debuts. Levy was able to pick up a victory in his second fight with the promotion, while Valdez will look to do the same at UFC on ESPN 42. Expect him to accomplish his goal this weekend. Look for Valdez to pick up his first win within the UFC to improve his record to 11-1. Furthermore, don't expect this fight to go the distance, as Valdez has never had a fight be decided by the judges. Look for this fight to finish in less than two and a half rounds.