UFC Kansas City: Matt Schnell Set to Face Jimmy Flick on April 26, 2025
In a highly anticipated bout, Matt Schnell will take on Jimmy Flick at UFC Kansas City, scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Saturday, April 26, 2025. According to Doc’s Sports, the moneyline has Schnell priced at -225, while Flick is coming in at +185.
Matt "Danger" Schnell, a 35-year-old fighter, holds a career record of 16-9-0 (1 NC). He weighs in at 125 lbs and stands at 5’8" with a reach of 70". Schnell is an orthodox fighter who has been making waves in the UFC with his impressive striking abilities. He lands 4.39 significant strikes per minute, with a striking accuracy of 39%. On the other hand, Jimmy "The Brick" Flick, a 34-year-old fighter, measures 5’7" and weighs 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter has a record of 17-8-0 and a reach of 68". Flick connects on 1.94 significant strikes per minute, with a striking accuracy of 50%.
In terms of wrestling, Schnell is not as competent as a wrestler, taking his opponents to the mat 0.56 times per 3 rounds. He scores a takedown on 40% of his attempts and stuffs 50% of all takedown tries against him. Flick, on the other hand, gets his opponent to the mat on 21% of the takedowns he attempts and stops 15% of all takedowns attempted on him. Concerning submissions, Schnell attempts 1.0 sub per 15 min, while Flick tries 4.3 subs per 3 rounds.
According to Doc’s Sports, Schnell’s last fight was against Cody Durden, which he lost by guillotine choke in round 2. Durden landed 37 of 81 strikes, while Schnell finished the fight landing 40 of 83 total strikes. In the last fight for Jimmy Flick, he faced Nate Maness and lost by unanimous decision in round 3. Maness connected on 71% of his significant strikes at distance, while Flick landed 75% of his significant strikes from distance.
The upcoming fight between Schnell and Flick is expected to be a closely contested bout, with both fighters having their strengths and weaknesses. Doc’s Sports provides in-depth analysis and predictions for the fight, including expert picks and odds.
In addition to the Schnell vs Flick bout, there are other fights to watch out for at UFC Kansas City. Evan Elder is set to face Gauge Young, with both fighters looking to add a victory to their records. Elder steps into the Octagon holding a record of 9-2-0, while Young has a record of 9-2-0. Another can’t-miss bout is when John Castaneda squares up in the Octagon with Chris Gutierrez. Gutierrez holds a career mark of 21-6-2, while Castaneda has a record of 21-7-0.
As for the predictions, Doc’s Sports recommends taking Matt Schnell (-225) as the pick to win against the spread. With expert analysis and predictions, fans can make informed decisions about their bets.
The event is scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Fans can watch the event live on ESPN2 and sign up for a daily picks package from UFC/MMA/Boxing with Doc’s Sports.
Fights to Watch:
- Evan Elder vs Gauge Young
- John Castaneda vs Chris Gutierrez
Expert Pick:
Guy Bruhn’s Pick: Take Matt Schnell (-225)
For more information and expert picks, visit Doc’s Sports.
