UFC fans are in for a treat this Saturday, October 18th, as the Octagon heads back to action with UFC Fight Night featuring a headline bout between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen. With de Ridder stepping into the UFC for the first time against a surging Allen, this middleweight matchup brings serious implications for the division — and some sharp betting angles.

Let’s break down the best bets for Saturday’s card, the key fighters to watch, and how you can take advantage of DraftKings' $300 bonus for new users.

UFC Fight Night Predictions & Picks: Saturday, October 18th

The UFC Fight Night card is loaded with competitive matchups, but all eyes will be on the main event. De Ridder, the former ONE Championship double champ, takes on Brendan Allen, who has been in the top 15 of the division for the past few years.

Here are our top picks and predictions for the night:

 

 

 

Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen Pick

Pick: Brendan de Ridder

De Ridder has shown the ability to push through for five rounds, and while I do believe their ground games should be even when they are fresh, he should be able to take advantage of Allen once the fight gets late.  

  • Best Bet: De Ridder by Submission (+185)

Matt Frevola vs Kyle Nelson

Pick: Matt Frevola

Both of these fighters hit hard, so I could be wrong here, but this fight is lined at close to even, so it is tough to pick a winner.  For that reason, I think someone is getting KO’d in this spot, so I’m turning a small -120 into a +230 by taking Frevola by KO.

  • Best Bet: Frevola by KO/TKO (+230)

Bruno Silva vs Hyun Park

Pick: Bruno Silva

Silva has faced the top of the division and been able to hang with them, while Park was dominated at his first journey into the top 10.  Silva should be able to keep the fight standing long enough to land some damage, and he is good enough to survive any exchanges on the ground.

  • Best Bet: Silva ML (+180) 

 

 

 

How To Bet On My UFC Picks At DraftKings

Betting on UFC Fight Night at DraftKings is quick and easy. Here’s how to lock in your picks:

  1. Sign Up at DraftKings Sportsbook if you’re a new user.
  2. Deposit at least $5 to activate your welcome bonus.
  3. Navigate to the UFC/MMA section on the sportsbook homepage.
  4. Find the De Ridder vs Allen fight or any other matchup you want to bet on.
  5. Click the odds for your desired pick (Moneyline, Method of Victory, Round Props).
  6. Enter your bet amount and hit Place Bet.

UFC Fight Night Odds & $300 Promo At DraftKings

DraftKings is offering up to $300 in bonus bets when you make your first deposit and wager of $5 or more. It’s a great way to get started — and you can use your bonus to bet on any UFC fight, including this Saturday’s card.

 

 

 

Final Thoughts

This Saturday’s card is a perfect mix of emerging talent and high-stakes matchups. With sharp angles like De Ridder by submission, and Frevola by KO, there’s solid betting value to be had. Don’t miss out on the DraftKings promo — it’s one of the best offers in sports betting right now.