UFC on ESPN 66: Matt Schnell vs Jimmy Flick Set to Deliver Thrilling Prelim Bout
The highly anticipated UFC on ESPN 66 event is just around the corner, with the preliminary card set to kick off on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 11:00 pm UK time. The final fight on the prelims promises to be an exciting one, as experienced flyweights Matt Schnell and Jimmy Flick clash in what is expected to be a fast-paced and frenetic bout. According to The Stats Zone, this matchup has all the makings of a thrilling encounter.
UFC on ESPN 66: Event Details
For those looking to catch the action, UFC on ESPN 66 will take place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The main card is set to start at 2:00 am UK time on Sunday, April 27, 2025, with the preliminary card preceding it. Fans in the United States can tune in to ESPN+, while those in the UK can catch the event on TNT Sports. Online streaming options are also available, including TNT Sports website and discovery+ for UK subscribers, and ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass for US fans.
The Stats Zone reports that Matt Schnell and Jimmy Flick are both in need of a victory, having experienced tough runs of form recently. Schnell (16-9 with one no contest) has lost his last three fights, albeit against top-notch opponents in Matheus Nicolau, Steve Erceg, and Cody Durden. The American fighter has struggled against the elite in the division, including Brandon Royval and Alexandre Pantoja. However, he has shown an ability to beat the best of the rest in the middle tier and will be eager to get back on track with a win against Flick.
Flick (17-8), on the other hand, has had an equally challenging spell, losing three of his last four fights. His most recent defeat came at the hands of Nathan Maness, who secured a unanimous decision win last June. While Flick did manage to submit Malcolm Gordon last January, he has often been found to be one-dimensional as a submission specialist with limited power. A staggering 15 of his 17 wins have come by submission, with the other two on the scorecards.
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE FIGHT
In terms of fighting style, both Schnell and Flick appear to be evenly matched, with neither man possessing significant knockout power. However, The Stats Zone suggests that Schnell may have a slight edge due to his more well-rounded abilities. Schnell’s experience against higher-level opposition could prove to be a decisive factor in this matchup.
As quoted in The Stats Zone, the prediction for this fight is for Schnell to emerge victorious. While neither fighter has a great deal of confidence going into this bout, Schnell’s experience against top-tier opponents may give him the edge he needs to secure a win.
UFC on ESPN 66: Full Card
The full UFC on ESPN 66 card, as reported by The Stats Zone, features a range of exciting matchups. The main card includes:
- Ian Machado Garry vs Carlos Prates (Welterweight)
- Anthony Smith vs Zhang Mingyang (Light Heavyweight)
- Giga Chikadze vs David Onama (Featherweight)
- Michel Pereira vs Abusupiyan Magomedov (Middleweight)
- Randy Brown vs Nicolas Dalby (Welterweight)
- Ikram Aliskerov vs Andre Muniz (Middleweight)
The preliminary card, which features the Schnell vs Flick matchup, also includes:
- Evan Elder vs Gauge Young (Lightweight)
- Chris Gutierrez vs John Castaneda (Featherweight)
- Da’Mon Blackshear vs Alateng Heili (Bantamweight)
- Malcolm Wellmaker vs Cameron Saaiman (Bantamweight)
- Jaqueline Amorim vs Polyana Viana (Women’s Strawweight)
- Timothy Cuamba vs Roberto Romero (Featherweight)
- Chelsea Chandler vs Joselyne Edwards (Women’s Bantamweight)
Source: The Stats Zone – Matt Schnell vs Jimmy Flick at UFC on ESPN 66: Preview & Prediction.
