Preview: UFC Fight Night 138 ‘Oezdemir vs. Smith’

It is hard to know why the Ultimate Fighting Championship decided to make its debut in Moncton, New Brunswick, but this is not the most inspiring lineup. The main event is solid enough, but beyond it, the best thing this card has going for it is that it is the UFC’s first offering in three weeks. There are some interesting prospects on the prelims -- and a number of mediocre veteran matchups that do no do much to inspire on paper.

Let us get to the breakdown of UFC Fight Night 138, set for Saturday at the Moncton Events Centre:

Light Heavyweights

Volkan Oezdemir (15-2) vs. Anthony Smith (30-13)

ODDS: Oezdemir (-190), Smith (+165)

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