Ryan Gandra vs Ozzy Diaz Pick, 09/19/2026 Predictions UFC 331 Odds
Ryan Gandra vs Ozzy Diaz
UFC 331
Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Ryan Gandra will take on Ozzy Diaz at UFC 331 on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The opening moneyline has Gandra priced at -475 while Diaz is coming in at +371.
Ryan "Problema" Gandra comes into this fight with a record of 10-1-0. The 31-year-old will fight at 185 lbs and stands in at 6'1". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 74". Ozzy Diaz comes in at 6'4" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter has a record of 10-4-0. The 35-year-old stretches 79". In the category of significant strikes, Ryan Gandra lands 11.71 per minute while Ozzy Diaz is connecting on 5.33 significant strikes per minute. Gandra connects on 50% of the significant strikes he throws while Diaz is landing 49%. Regarding defending in the Octagon, "Problema" absorbs 2.30 significant strikes per minute while Diaz takes 6.52. Gandra also thwarts 73% of the significant strikes that are directed at him and Diaz curbs 61% of the shots thrown his way.
| UFC 331 | Ryan Gandra | Ozzy Diaz |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -475 | +371 |
| Record | 10-1-0 | 10-4-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 1:36 | 7:34 |
| Height | 6'1" | 6'4" |
| Weight | 185 lbs | 185 lbs |
| Reach | 74" | 79" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 11.71 | 5.33 |
| Striking Accuracy | 50% | 49% |
When it comes to grappling, Ryan Gandra is the more apt wrestler as he gets a takedown 0.78 times per 3 rounds. Gandra is finishing his takedown attempts on 15% of his attempts and thwarting 85% of all takedown attempts. Diaz is taking his opponents to the mat on 15% of the takedowns he tries and is defending 50% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Regarding going for the sub, Gandra is the lesser skilled fighter by attempting 0.2 submissions per 3 rounds while Diaz goes for 0.7 submissions per 3 rds.
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In his last bout, Ryan Gandra fought Zach Reese and ended up getting the victory in the fight by way of a punch to the head in round 1. Reese landed 5 of 10 total strikes attempted in that contest. Gandra ended the night having landed 10 of 20 total strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Reese landed 5 of 10, which gave him a percentage of 50%. He ended up landing 3 of 8 significant strikes directed at the head. On the other side, Gandra landed 50% of his significant strikes by sticking 10 of 20. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, he connected on 8 of 16 aimed at the head. 100% of the significant strikes landed by Reese and 50% of them landed by Gandra were thrown at distance.
In the last bout for Ozzy Diaz, he fought Ateba Gautier and walked away in defeat via a punch to the head in round 2. Gautier ended up connecting on 86% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance while Diaz ended up connecting on 100% of his significant strikes at distance. Diaz ended up connecting on 30% of his significant strikes attempted by connecting on 6 of 20. He ended up landing 5 of 18 significant strikes to the head. Gautier landed 23 of 82 significant strikes in that contest. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he connected on 15 of 69 directed at the head. Discussing total strikes that he let go, Gautier landed 27 of 86 and Diaz was 8 of 22 of all the strikes he threw.
Other fights on the card to keep an eye on
Another fight that you're going to want to watch is when Edmen Shahbazyan battles Brunno Ferreira. Shahbazyan steps into the Octagon holding a record of 16-6-0. The 28-year-old steps on the scale at 185 lbs and stands 6'2". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 74". Ferreira stands in at 5'10" and records a weight of 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this fight with a mark of 15-4-0. The 33-year-old stretches 72". In the grappling category, Edmen Shahbazyan takes his opponents to the canvas 1.43 times per 15 min while Brunno Ferreira takes his opponents to the mat 1.00 times per 15 minutes. When it comes to striking, Shahbazyan is landing 4.06 strikes per minute and is landing 48% of the strikes that he throws. Joining him in the Octagon is Brunno Ferreira, who tags the opposition on 49% of his attempted strikes and connects on 3.27 per min.
Another must see fight on the night is when Joanderson Brito is set to go up against Giga Chikadze. Chikadze has a record of 15-6-0. The 38-year-old records a weight of 145 lbs and stands in at 6'0". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 74". Brito stands in at 5'8" and is weighing in at 145 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the Octagon holding a record of 19-5-1. The 31-year-old has a reach of 72". In terms of wrestling, Giga Chikadze is able to thwart 65% of his opponents' takedown tries and is taking his opponents to the mat on 33% of his attempts. Brito is taking his opponents down on 67% of his attempts and is able to thwart 57% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. Concerning striking, Chikadze is taking 3.47 strikes per minute and he is connecting on 3.75 strikes per minute. Brito, on the other hand, absorbs 2.28 strikes per minute and deals 2.38 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Ryan Gandra (-475)
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