Edmen Shahbazyan vs Nassourdine Imavov Odds
Nassourdine Imavov -125 vs Edmen Shahbazyan
Fight is at 185 lbs and is -175 to end inside the distance.
Nassourdine Imavov vs Edmen Shahbazyan Betting Preview
Nassourdine Imavov is a long, volume based striker. He is not absent a grappling skill set, but is a fighter that certainly prefers striking. He does not bring big power. He instead more relies on precision and point fighting. He simply brings a solid skill set without anything flashy or exciting. He takes the biggest step up in competition he has taken to date, and may have difficulty with his current opponent.
Edmen Shahbazyan is also a long middleweight, but one with a different skill set. He is not as technical in the striking as Imavov, but certainly brings more dynamism and KO power. After starting his UFC tenure with five wins, four of which by finish, he took a step backwards against elevated competition. He was out wrestled by both Derek Brunson and Jack Hermansson. Even with the losses, that is invaluable experience for the 23 year old fighter. He will be the better wrestler and grappler in this fight, so he will not have to worry about the high end grappling like he faced in his last two fights. He will be the better wrestler and grappler in this matchup. If the striking appears to not be going his way, he can turn to a takedown and win the fight that way.
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With two fighters whose best days are still in front of them, I believe Shahbazyan to be the better fighter in the present. Shahbazyan has more paths to victory, and comes with a small plus figure on the betting side. Shahbazyan flat will be our play.
Betting Pick: Shahbazyan +105
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