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Welcome to DFS by the Numbers’ comprehensive breakdown of the UFC Saudi Arabia card. Hosted by DFS, this article delves into each fight, offering insights, betting odds, and predictions. Let’s dive into the detailed analysis and prepare for an exciting night of fights.
Xiao Long vs. Chang Ho Lee (1:49)
DFS’s Pick: Chang Ho Lee
DFS favors Chang Ho Lee for his relentless wrestling style and durability. Despite Xiao Long’s toughness and experience, Lee’s nonstop wrestling and control should secure him a decision victory.
- Betting Odds: Xiao Long (-125), Chang Ho Lee (+105)
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs. Brendson Ribeiro (4:43)
DFS’s Pick: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov
DFS leans towards Gadzhiyasulov due to his technical superiority and multiple paths to victory. Ribeiro’s questionable durability and Gadzhiyasulov’s well-rounded skills make the latter the favorite.
- Betting Odds: Gadzhiyasulov (-350), Ribeiro (+275)
Kyung Ho Kang vs. Muin Gafurov (7:26)
DFS’s Pick: Muin Gafurov
DFS picks Gafurov for his youth, activity, and striking power. Despite Kang’s experience and well-rounded skills, Gafurov’s aggressiveness and resilience give him the edge in this matchup.
- Betting Odds: Gafurov (-155), Kang (+135)
Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Nicolas Dalby (10:16)
DFS’s Pick: Rinat Fakhretdinov
DFS sticks with Fakhretdinov, emphasizing his wrestling and striking prowess. Dalby’s resilience and pressure make him a tough opponent, but Fakhretdinov’s technical skills should secure a decision win.
- Betting Odds: Fakhretdinov (-320), Dalby (+270)
Nasrat Haqparast vs. Jared Gordon (13:37)
DFS’s Pick: Nasrat Haqparast
DFS picks Haqparast for his superior striking and reach advantage. Despite Gordon’s durability and grappling skills, Haqparast’s volume and power should lead to a knockout victory.
- Betting Odds: Haqparast (-255), Gordon (+215)
Shara Magomedov vs. Joilton Lutterbach (16:29)
DFS’s Pick: Shara Magomedov
DFS favors Magomedov due to his striking prowess and potential for a knockout. Lutterbach’s well-rounded skills and experience might pose a challenge, but Magomedov’s striking edge should prevail.
- Betting Odds: Magomedov (-230), Lutterbach (+195)
Johnny Walker vs. Volkan Oezdemir (19:44)
DFS’s Pick: Volkan Oezdemir
DFS initially leans towards Walker but changes his pick to Oezdemir, citing his durability and output. In a fight that could go either way, Oezdemir’s steadiness and experience might give him the upper hand.
- Betting Odds: Walker (-115), Oezdemir (-105)
Kelvin Gastelum vs. Daniel Rodriguez (23:03)
DFS’s Pick: Kelvin Gastelum
DFS picks Gastelum for his wrestling advantage and overall skill set. Despite Rodriguez’s toughness, Gastelum’s speed and experience should lead to a decision victory.
- Betting Odds: Gastelum (-250), Rodriguez (+210)
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov (26:34)
DFS’s Pick: Sergei Pavlovich
DFS favors Pavlovich for his knockout power. Despite Volkov’s experience and potential to wrestle, Pavlovich’s striking power and aggressiveness make him the favorite for a first-round knockout.
- Betting Odds: Pavlovich (-220), Volkov (+185)
Robert Whittaker vs. Ikram Aliskerov (30:18)
DFS’s Pick: Robert Whittaker
DFS picks Whittaker for his experience and skill set. While acknowledging Aliskerov’s danger early in the fight, DFS believes Whittaker’s technical prowess and ability to weather the storm will lead to a decision victory.
- Betting Odds: Whittaker (-140), Aliskerov (+120)
DFS’s Picks:
- Chang Ho Lee
- Magomed Gadzhiyasulov
- Muin Gafurov
- Rinat Fakhretdinov
- Nasrat Haqparast
- Shara Magomedov
- Volkan Oezdemir
- Kelvin Gastelum
- Sergei Pavlovich
- Robert Whittaker
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