UFC Fight Night 267 Preview, Predictions: Geoff Neal looking to return to win column against Uros Medic

As the weekend approaches, the UFC is preparing to host another intriguing event, this being UFC Fight Night 267.

This event is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, and will be held at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The card will be made up of 14 fights, highlighted by the main event that will see Sean Strickland take on Anthony Hernandez in the UFC middleweight division. Further, UFC Fight Night 267 will be streamed on Paramount+.

My article will break down three fights across the main and preliminary card, giving my best bet for each one.

Geoff Neal vs. Uros Medic best bet: Uros Medic ML (+176)

My first UFC Fight Night 267 best bet will target Uros Medic to upset Geoff Neal on the main card. Medic enters this fight with an MMA record of 12-3 and is 7-3 in the UFC. His most recent UFC fight resulted in a win against Muslim Salikhov by KO/TKO back in November 2025.

Throughout his MMA career, Medic has mostly been a one-dimensional fighter. He is averaging 5.53 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 60 per cent. As for his grappling, he averages 0.35 takedowns every 15 minutes. Further, his takedown accuracy is 50 per cent, and his takedown defence is 55 per cent.

While Neal is the heavy favourite on the MMA odds, his recent form suggests he should not be trusted. Neal is 3-5 over his last eight UFC fights. Further, Medic has the advantage in striking volume compared to Neal. For that reason, backing Medic to win (+176) looks to hold value.

Zachary Reese vs. Michel Pereira best bet: Zachary Reese ML (+128)

My second UFC Fight Night 267 pick will be for Zachary Reese to upset Michel Pereira. Reese enters this fight with an MMA record of 10-2 and is 5-2 in the UFC. He most recently beat Jackson McVey by submission back in November 2025.

Throughout his MMA career, Reese has employed a balanced fighting style. He is averaging 4.32 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 56 per cent. In terms of his grappling, Reese is averaging 3.41 takedowns every 15 minutes and 1.4 submission attempts during the same period.

While Pereira is the clear favourite in this fight, his recent form has been poor, making him a risky pick. Pereira has lost each of his last three UFC fights and has not won since May 2024.

Given Pereira’s struggles and the grappling advantage of Reese, the underdog could deliver the favourite his fourth straight defeat.

Jordan Leavitt vs. Yadier DelValle best bet: Fight to go the distance – No (-230)

My final UFC Fight Night 267 best bet will look for the fight between Jordan Leavitt and Yadier DelValle to end inside the distance. 

One factor that has been consistent between both fighters is that their fights typically don’t go to the judges. Leavitt has seen seven of his nine UFC fights end inside the distance, which includes his last four fights in a row. DelValle, on the other hand, has seen two of his three UFC fights end inside the distance. 

Therefore, based on the high finish rate from Leavitt and DelValle, backing this fight to end inside the distance (-230) is my play.