Matt Schnell and Jimmy Flick are set to face off at UFC Fight Night. Their bout is the 8th fight out of 14 on the Preliminary Card. This is a flyweight division match, meaning both fighters will compete at 125 lbs (56.7 kg).

Schnell is coming off three straight losses. Meanwhile, Flick has also struggled, picking up three losses since 2020. Here’s a quick breakdown—and who could be the smarter bet?

Fighters’ Profiles and Strength

MATT SCHNELL – LLLWL

Matt Schnell, also known as “Danger,” is entering this fight on the back of three straight losses. His most recent bout was on September 7, 2024, where he faced Cody Durden at a UFC event and lost by submission.

Before that, he went up against Steve Erceg and was knocked out in the second round by a clean right-to-left hook combo. His third consecutive loss came at the hands of Matheus Nicolau, also in the second round, through a punch followed by ground-and-pound TKO.

Schnell has competed in two major promotions so far. In 2012, he joined Legacy Fighting Championship (LFC), where he fought eight times—winning six and losing two. After four years with LFC, he moved to the UFC. Since then, he has had 14 fights in the octagon, recording six wins, seven losses, and one no contest.

Currently, he’s ranked as the 35th best MMA flyweight fighter. Throughout his career, Schnell has built a record of 16 wins and 9 losses. Out of those victories, 2 came by knockout, 9 by submission, 4 by decision, and 1 by disqualification.

JIMMY FLICK – LWLLW

Jimmy Flick holds a professional record of 17 wins and 8 losses. He’s stepping into this fight after a recent loss to Nate Maness, which came by unanimous decision last year.

Currently, Flick is ranked 41st in the global MMA flyweight rankings. Out of his 17 wins, 15 came by submission, showing his strong grappling game. The remaining 2 were won by decision. On the flip side, he has 6 losses by technical knockout and 2 by decision.

Flick has competed across four different promotions. In 2017, he fought three times under Legacy Fighting Championship, winning all three by submission. After that, he made a brief appearance in Bellator, securing a decision win in his only fight there.

In 2020, he joined the Dana White Contender Series and won by submission. That victory earned him a contract with the UFC. Since then, he has had five UFC fights, winning two and losing three.

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One of his most notable moments came last year when he fought Marcelo Cohen. The bout ended in a decision draw. Just before that, Flick picked up a submission win over Malcolm Gordon with a second-round arm triangle choke.

What time is the fight?

The fight kicks off live on Saturday, 04.26.2025 at 06:00 PM ET

Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

How Can I Watch It?

If you’re interested, you can watch it on ESPN+ Pay-per-view.

Statistical Matchup

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Final Prediction

The best way to beat Flick is by switching stances and landing solid body shots. You also need to clear his legs and stay locked onto them. Once the fight hits the ground, the goal is to go heavy and stay aggressive.

Right now, Flick’s spark seems to be fading. Not long ago, he talked trash about the UFC, claiming they couldn’t afford him. Yet, just two weeks after his Contender Series fight, he lost his day job while trying to pressure management for a raise. In many ways, Flick’s struggles started long before this fight.

It’s looking like he’s about to be tossed around like a rag doll. Some even believe the fight was stopped 20 seconds too early.

Meanwhile, Matt Schnell has proven he can hold his ground even while taking a lot of shots. About 10 months ago, he made a big comeback against Sumudaerji. However, there are clear weaknesses. His chin is shaky, and he gets taken down pretty easily.

MATT SCHNELL TO WIN 

MATT SCHNELL TO WIN BY KO, TKO OR DQ

FIGHT TO GO THE DISTANCE (NO)

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