Francesco Nuzzi vs Xiao Long

UFC· UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song· Bantamweight
W
LWL
27-11-0 (W-L-D)5 KO, 9 SUB
Ht 173cmWt 61kgReach 178cmStance Orthodox
UFC Performance Institute Shanghai
Today
Fight time
In Progress
Result

AI fight analysis

Francesco Nuzzi win
37%
Xiao Long win
63%

The data suggests that Xiao Long holds a notable advantage in reach and height, which can play a significant role in striking effectiveness during the fight. Additionally, his higher number of submission victories compared to Nuzzi's knockout finishes indicates a proficient grappling game that could be advantageous. Given Nuzzi's mixed recent outcomes, the numbers favor a higher probability of victory for Xiao Long.

  • Xiao Long has a height and reach advantage over Francesco Nuzzi, measuring 178cm with a longer reach compared to Nuzzi's 173cm.
  • Francesco Nuzzi has only won 5 of his 27 victories by knockout/TKO, indicating a lower finishing capability than Xiao Long, who has 9 submission wins.
  • Xiao Long's recent win against Quang Le may provide him with positive momentum heading into this match.
AI ConfidenceModerate confidence
69/100

Confidence is moderate because the win-probability gap between the two fighters is decisive, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and one fighter's career record or recent fight history is still incomplete.

AI-generated statistical analysis, not betting advice. No outcome is guaranteed. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly.

What could change the prediction

  • Limited professional record

    Francesco Nuzzi has a thin professional fight record on file, so career-stat signals here are based on a small sample.

  • AI and market are closely aligned

    The bookmaker market and our model currently see this fight almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.

Odds comparison

Moneyline

Francesco Nuzzi2.41best 2.50AI 37%
Xiao Long1.57best 1.61AI 63%

Average price across 4 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.

Moneyline — odds movement

Francesco Nuzzi2.41 0.14
Xiao Long1.57 0.01
23 Aug29 Aug

Model vs market

Francesco Nuzzi win-2.4pp
AI
37%
Market
39.4%
Xiao Long win+2.4pp
AI
63%
Market
60.6%

"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is likely to win Francesco Nuzzi vs Xiao Long?+

Our AI model favors Xiao Long to win, with a 63% probability (Francesco Nuzzi 37%).

What time does Francesco Nuzzi vs Xiao Long start?+

This fight took place on Aug 29, 2026, 8:20 AM (your local time, based on your device).