Paul Craig vs Volkan Oezdemir Pick, 7/23/2022 Predictions UFC London Odds

Paul Craig vs Volkan Oezdemir

UFC London

O2 Arena in London, England

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Paul Craig will enter the Octagon against Volkan Oezdemir at UFC London on Saturday, July 23, 2022. The opening line has Craig at +150 while Oezdemir is priced at -175.

Paul "Bearjew" Craig steps into the Octagon with a mark of 16-4-1. The 34-year-old is weighing in at 205 lbs and comes in at 6'3". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 76". Volkan "No Time" Oezdemir comes in at 6'2" and steps on the scale at 205 lbs. The orthodox fighter has a career record of 17-6-0. The 32-year-old extends his reach 75". When talking about significant strikes, Paul Craig is landing 2.51 per min and Volkan Oezdemir lands 4.75 significant strikes per minute. Craig is landing 51% of the significant strikes he tries and Oezdemir lands 45%. Concerning the fighter's defense, "Bearjew" absorbs 2.49 significant strikes per minute and "No Time" takes 4.27. Craig also defends 48% of the significant strikes his opponents throw his way while Oezdemir is able to deflect 53% of the shots thrown his way.

In the wrestling category, Paul Craig is the more productive grappler as he is averaging a takedown 2.13 times per 3 rds. Craig is getting his opponent to the mat on 26% of his tries and thwarting 50% of all takedowns attempted on him. Oezdemir is taking his opponents down on 18% of his takedown attempts and defending 80% of takedowns his opponents have attempted. Regarding going for the sub, Craig is the more skilled fighter by going for 2.0 subs per 15 minutes while Oezdemir looks to get 0.5 subs per 15 min.

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In his previous bout, Paul Craig squared up with Nikita Krylov and ended up getting the victory in the fight by a triangle choke in round 1. Krylov landed 30 of 39 total strikes that he let go in that fight. Craig finished this fight landing 11 of 12 total strikes. In the category of significant strikes, Krylov ended up landing 19 of 25, which gave him a rate of 76%. He landed 18 of 24 significant strikes directed at the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Craig landed 66% of the significant strikes he threw by landing 2 of 3. Of all the significant strikes, he was 2 of 3 to the head. 15% of the significant strikes connected on by Krylov and 0% of them landed by Craig were thrown at distance.

In the last fight for Volkan Oezdemir, he fought Magomed Ankalaev and wound up losing the fight by unanimous decision in round 3. Ankalaev landed 89% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance while Oezdemir landed 85% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Oezdemir landed 47% of the significant strikes he attempted by connecting on 48 of 102. He connected on 23 of 67 significant strikes directed at the head. Ankalaev ended up connecting on 66 of 108 significant strikes in that contest. In terms of accuracy for the significant strikes, he connected on 43 of 82 to the head. In terms of total strikes attempted in that fight, Ankalaev was 76 of 118 while Oezdemir landed 56 of 112 of all the strikes he threw.

Other fights on the card to keep an eye on

An additional bout that shouldn't be missed is when Marc Diakiese goes up against Damir Hadzovic. Diakiese looks to add a victory to his total of 15-5-0. The 29-year-old tips the scales at 155 lbs and stands in at 5'10". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 73". Hadzovic stands in at 5'9" and is fighting at 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter has a career record of 14-6-0. The 35-year-old reaches 70". In the grappling category, Marc Diakiese scores a takedown 3.17 times per 15 min and Damir Hadzovic takes his opponents to the canvas 0.92 times per 3 rounds. When it comes to striking, Diakiese is landing 2.84 strikes per min and is landing 39% out of all the strikes he attempts. On the other side we have Damir Hadzovic, who is landing 48% of the strikes he has thrown and connects on 3.92 per min.

Another bout to watch is when Charles Rosa is set to square up in the Octagon against Nathaniel Wood. Wood will be looking to add a victory to his total of 17-5-0. The 29-year-old will fight at 145 lbs and comes in at 5'6". The orthodox fighter extends his reach 69". Rosa stands in at 5'9" and is fighting at 145 lbs. The switch fighter walks into the Octagon holding a mark of 14-7-0. The 35-year-old extends his reach 69". Regarding wrestling, Nathaniel Wood is able to curb 75% of the takedowns fighters have attempted and is taking his opponents to the mat on 46% of his tries. Rosa is finishing his takedown tries on 37% of the attempts he tries and is able to defend against 38% of all takedown attempts. With reference to striking, Wood absorbs 4.36 strikes per minute and he is dishing out 6.28 strikes/min. Rosa, on the other hand, is taking 3.62 strikes per minute and is connecting on 3.05 per minute.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Paul Craig (+150)

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