Overview
- The heavyweight matchup between Steven Asplund and Guilherme Pat is confirmed for UFC Vegas 120 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
- Both fighters are 1-1 in the UFC and arrive on losing streaks that make this bout a key chance to regain momentum.
- Asplund says his last loss “felt like death” and has invested in a home gym and new preparation routines to avoid repeating mistakes.
- Asplund landed a reported 168 significant strikes in his March loss to Vitor Petrino yet still lost a unanimous decision, highlighting that high strike volume does not guarantee judges’ favor.
- DraftKings odds reported in previews list Asplund as a sizable favorite and some analysts predict an early TKO, making the outcome important for both prospects’ career trajectories.