Ryan Gandra vs. Zach Reese Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest UFC 329 Odds for Saturday, July 11th
Zach Reese meets Ryan Gandra on Saturday, July 11, in a middleweight prelim at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. Gandra is the betting favorite, but Reese’s length, grappling threat and underdog price create a live moneyline angle ahead of McGregor vs. Holloway 2.
Peter Alexis - July 11, 2026, 3:20 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadRyan Gandra vs. Zach Reese Prediction: Can Reese Pull Upset in UFC 329 Early Prelim?
Ryan Gandra faces Zach Reese on Saturday, July 11, at 4:45 PM ET on the UFC 329 prelim card from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Gandra is listed as the favorite around -142, while Reese sits in the +118 to +120 range as the underdog.
This is a classic early-card test between Gandra’s fast-rising finishing profile and Reese’s more battle-tested UFC experience. Gandra enters at 9-1, while Reese is 10-3 with one no contest and has already seen a deeper range of UFC looks.
Ryan Gandra vs. Zach Reese Odds
- Moneyline: Gandra (-140), Reese (+118)
Ryan Gandra vs. Zach Reese Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Time: 5:45 PM ET (Estimated Fight Time)
- Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Ryan Gandra vs. Zach Reese Prediction
Gandra has built momentum quickly, with a 5-fight finishing streak before UFC 329 and a UFC debut win over Jose Daniel Medina. He has five KO/TKO wins, two submission wins and six first-round finishes, giving him a dangerous early-round profile against anyone willing to trade.
Reese enters off a split-decision loss to Michel Pereira, but that performance still matters positively for this handicap. He made Pereira work, mixed in grappling looks and showed he could survive against a dynamic athlete with more name value than Gandra. Before that, Reese submitted Jackson McVey in Round 2, reinforcing that his finishing threat is not limited to striking.
The key question is whether Gandra can dictate a brawl before Reese settles into range. Reese is the taller fighter, has the longer reach and gives himself multiple winning lanes if he can blend distance striking with takedown threats. Gandra’s explosiveness is real, but Reese’s path looks more durable over 15 minutes.
Ryan Gandra vs. Zach Reese Pick
- Pick: Zach Reese ML (+118) Check out these best odds at BetMGM Sportsbook
The underdog moneyline is attractive because Reese does not need a clean knockout to win this fight. He can make it awkward, force grappling exchanges and bank minutes if Gandra’s early finishing push fades.
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