Elijah Smith vs SuYoung You Pick, 03/14/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 114 Odds
Elijah Smith vs SuYoung You
UFC Vegas 114
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Saturday, March 14, 2026
Elijah Smith will face off against SuYoung You at UFC Vegas 114 on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The opening odds have Smith coming in at -190 while You is priced at +165.
Elijah "Swift" Smith steps into the cage holding a mark of 9-1-0. The 23-year-old weighs in at 135 lbs and comes in at 5'9". The orthodox fighter reaches 71". SuYoung "Yoo-Jitsu" You comes in at 5'6" and weighs 135 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage holding a mark of 16-3-0 (2 NC). The 30-year-old has a wingspan of 65". In the category of significant strikes, Elijah Smith is landing 4.45 per min while SuYoung You is connecting on 2.28 significant strikes per minute. Smith connects on 47% of the significant strikes he tries while You is connecting on 46%. When it comes to defending themselves, "Swift" allows 3.40 significant strikes per min and "Yoo-Jitsu" takes 1.96. Smith also deflects 47% of the significant strikes his opponents throw at him and You is able to thwart 70% of the strikes thrown his way.

| UFC Vegas 114 | Elijah Smith | SuYoung You |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -190 | +165 |
| Record | 9-1-0 | 16-3-0 (2 NC) |
| Average Fight Time | 11:23 | 15:00 |
| Height | 5'9" | 5'6" |
| Weight | 135 lbs | 135 lbs |
| Reach | 71" | 65" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.45 | 2.28 |
| Striking Accuracy | 47% | 46% |
In the category of takedowns, Elijah Smith is the not as competent as a wrestler as he takes his opponents to the mat 3.51 times per 15 minutes. Smith is finishing his takedown attempts on 53% of his attempts and is stuffing 57% of takedowns his opponents have tried. You is taking his opponents to the canvas on 47% of the takedowns he tries and defending 66% of all takedowns attempted on him. Regarding going for the sub, Smith is the more skilled fighter by attempting 0.9 finishes per 3 rounds while You tries 0.4 finishes per 3 rounds.
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The last time he stepped into the Octagon, Elijah Smith fought Toshiomi Kazama and wound up taking home the victory by way of a slam to the ground in round 1. Kazama landed 2 of 2 total strikes that he let go. Smith ended the night having landed 61 of 74 total strikes. In the category of significant strikes, Kazama landed 0 of 0, giving him a percentage of ---. He landed 0 of 0 significant strikes aimed at the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Smith landed 80% of his significant strikes by landing 37 of 46. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he connected on 35 of 44 pointed at the head. 0% of the significant strikes connected on by Kazama and 2% of them connected on by Smith were thrown at distance.
In the last bout for SuYoung You, he squared up with Xiao Long and ended up winning this fight by way of unanimous decision in round 3. Long connected on 55% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance and You connected on 81% of the significant strikes he attempted from distance. You connected on 52% of his significant strikes attempted by landing 58 of 110. He landed 44 of 94 significant strikes aimed at the head. Long ended up connecting on 68 of 214 significant strikes in that fight. In regard to the placement of these significant strikes, he ended up connecting on 53 of 169 aimed at the head. In terms of total strikes that he let go in that fight, Long ended up landing 81 of 229 and You ended up landing 66 of 120 of all the strikes he threw.
Other bouts to watch
An additional bout that shouldn't be missed is when Ion Cutelaba squares up with Oumar Sy. Cutelaba steps into the cage with a record of 19-11-1 (1 NC). The 32-year-old records a weight of 205 lbs and comes in at 6'1". The southpaw fighter stretches 75". Sy stands in at 6'4" and tips the scales at 205 lbs. The orthodox fighter holds a career mark of 12-1-0. The 30-year-old has a wingspan of 83". In the grappling category, Ion Cutelaba is averaging a takedown 3.77 times per 15 minutes while Oumar Sy is able to score a takedown 2.73 times per 15 min. Regarding striking, Cutelaba is connecting on 4.26 strikes/min and is connecting on 43% out of all the strikes he attempts. The other fighter in this bout is Oumar Sy, who is connecting on 48% of the strikes he has tried and connects on 3.67 per min.
One more can't miss bout is when Jose Delgado is set to battle Andre Fili. Fili walks into the Octagon holding a record of 25-12-0 (1 NC). The 35-year-old weighs 145 lbs and measures in at 5'11". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 74". Delgado stands 5'11" and weighs 145 lbs. The switch fighter comes into this fight with a record of 10-2-0. The 27-year-old extends his reach 74". Concerning wrestling, Andre Fili is stopping 71% of his opponents' takedown tries and is taking his opponents to the canvas on 45% of the times he tries. Delgado is finishing his takedowns on 42% of the attempts he tries and is able to stop 60% of all takedown attempts. In the matter of striking, Fili absorbs 4.23 strikes/minute and he deals 3.87 per minute. Delgado, in contrast, is taking 5.44 strikes per min and is landing 8.22 per min.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Tony Sink's Pick: Take SuYoung You (+165)
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