UFC Vegas 76: Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov will headline the UFC event this weekend. The two middleweights will hope to make their claim for a title shot when they face each other. So ahead of the contest, we preview the fight and see who could come out on top on Saturday. Follow UFC Fight Night 228: Strickland vs Magomedov LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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Strickland and Magomedov will compete in the main event of an exciting UFC Fight Night card which also features the likes of Grant Dawson, Ariane Lipski, Kevin Lee, Yana Santos, and more. The event will take place at the UFC Apex, on Saturday, July 1. So here’s what fans can expect when the two middleweights meet.
UFC Vegas 76: Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov- Preview, Prediction, and Odds
UF Vegas 76: Strickland vs Magomedov Preview and Prediction
Both fighters come into the contest on the back of wins. However, Strickland will enter the octagon as the number-seven-ranked fighter in the world, while Magomedov is unranked in the middleweight division. However, they have very similar records. Strickland has a 26-5 record, while Magomedov has a 25-4-1 record.
In terms of the physical attributes, Strickland stands at 6’1”, has a 76” punching reach and a 41.5” leg reach. Magomedov, on the other hand, stands at 6’2”, has a 78” punching reach, and a 43” leg reach. Therefore, the German has a slight upper hand.
When we look at the numbers, Strickland lands an impressive 5.7 significant strikes per minute at 43% accuracy. Moreover, he gets one takedown per fifteen minutes at 64% accuracy. Magomedov, on the other hand, lands an unbelievable 22 significant strikes per minute at 100% accuracy. However, there is no information regarding his grappling.
Our prediction: Abus Magomedov beats Sean Strickland by TKO.
UFC Vegas 76: Strickland vs Magomedov latest betting odds
According to the official odds of the UFC, Strickland enters the contest as the favorite. The American comes into UFC Fight Night 228 as a -170 underdog while the German is a -145 underdog. However, if you are looking to bet on the event, we encourage you to bet responsibly, since anything can happen in the fight.
What do you make of the Strickland vs Magomedov fight? Who do you think will come out on top on Saturday?
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