UFC Fight Night 267 is set to take place this Saturday, February 21, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, featuring a thrilling lineup of 14 fights across the Preliminary and Main Card. The Main Card will showcase six exciting bouts, highlighted by a heavyweight clash between the seventh-ranked Serghei Spivac and the ninth-ranked Ante Delija.
Both fighters have significant stakes in this matchup; Spivac is eager to bounce back from a tough stretch, while Delija aims to secure a notable victory in his third UFC bout. The odds indicate a closely matched fight, with Delija entering as a slight favorite at -146 and Spivac trailing as a small underdog at +114.
For those interested in betting, the chances of the fight concluding within the distance stand at odds of -320, while backing it to go the distance offers +230. Delija’s potential win by KO/TKO or submission is set at +100, while a victory for Spivac by any finish can be found at +220.
Examining their records, Serghei Spivac comes into the fight with an MMA record of 17-6, holding an 8-6 record in the UFC. His last bout, a unanimous decision loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta in June 2025, showcased his balanced fight style. Spivac averages 3.45 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 48%. His grappling stats are impressive as well, averaging 4.21 takedowns every 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 62% and takedown defense of 63%.
Conversely, Ante Delija enters this fight with a 26-7 MMA record and an even 1-1 in the UFC, recently facing a loss by KO/TKO to Waldo Cortes-Acosta in November 2025. As he is still early in his UFC career, his fighting style is not fully defined. However, he has demonstrated striking prowess, averaging 4.85 significant strikes per minute with an accuracy of 45%. Notably, Delija has yet to attempt a takedown or face one in his two UFC fights.
Predicting the outcome of Spivac versus Delija leans toward a finish by KO/TKO, given that both fighters’ recent bouts suggest a tendency for strikes to conclude fights early. Spivac’s history of engagements, where he has seen six of his last ten fights end in KO/TKO, strengthens this prediction. While Spivac may also opt for grappling, the uncertainty surrounding Delija’s grappling defense leaves room for an intriguing fight.
Fight fans and bettors alike are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a compelling heavyweight matchup at UFC Fight Night 267.