With the main card of UFC 261 stacked beyond belief, Uriah Hall and Chris Weidman face off in a highly anticipated Middleweight bout. Hall is currently ranked ninth in the division while Weidman is ranked 11th. They each look to climb up the board and improve their chances of fighting for the title down the road. Let's dig into our Hall vs Weidman prediction.

Uriah Hall likes to keep his fights on the feet, as he's comfortable picking his opponents apart with punches and kicks. He's currently on a three-fight win streak, two of which via knockout. He'll look to finish Chris Weidman in this fight, as a win on Saturday night could bump him into title contention.

Weidman earned a much-needed win in his last fight against Omari Akhmedov by unanimous decision. He's become susceptible to being knocked out, as all five of his losses have been by KO. After having a tough 1-5 record in the last five years, Weidman aims to reclaim the belt once again before hanging it up.

Let’s take a look at the sportsbooks to see what the odds are to this Middleweight bout on Saturday night.

UFC 260: Hall – Weidman Odds

Uriah Hall (+110)

Chris Weidman (-130)

Over 2.5 rounds (-120

Under 2.5 rounds (-110)

How Uriah Hall Wins the Fight

Hall enters this fight as the underdog, but not by much. Vegas essentially has this fight pegged as a coin toss. Even so, Hall has a great opportunity at UFC 261, as he'll have a chance to put himself back on the map once again. He's had an up and down career, and earning a victory over Weidman would be a great way for him to be recognized as a solid contender.

“Prime Time's” strategy should be to stay on the feet. Weidman is a dangerous wrestler that has the ability to control the fight throughout. Look for Hall to use leg kicks and to utilize his takedown defense to stop Weidman in his tracks. To secure the victory, Hall will be using his kickboxing skills to overwhelm Weidman.

How Chris Weidman Wins the Fight

Chris Weidman put himself on the map by utilizing his superior wrestling skills. After becoming the Middleweight champion back in back in 2013, “The All-American” was able to defend the title for three consecutive fights. After getting knocked out by Luke Rockhold back in 2015, Weidman's career has taken a fall.

However, he's taking on Uriah Hall in a matchup that fits his strengths. To secure his second win in a row, Weidman would be wise to take this fight to the ground and keep it there. Utilizing brutal ground and pound and dominating the top position will be a sure way for Weidman to walk away victorious. We should see Weidman go back to the basics in this fight, if not, it's likely to no go the way he wants it.

Uriah Hall vs Chris Weidman Prediction

This fight really could go either way. The odds give Weidman the slight edge, however, Hall has the knockout power to end this fight at any moment. With Weidman growing a glass jaw over the last few years, Hall should be able to find the right spot and make this an easy night for the judges.

UFC 261 PREDICTION: Uriah Hall wins by knockout in round two