Zubaira Tukhugov vs Lucas Almeida Pick, 10/22/2022 Predictions UFC 280 Odds

Zubaira Tukhugov vs Lucas Almeida

UFC 280

Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Zubaira Tukhugov will take on Lucas Almeida at UFC 280 on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The opening odds have Tukhugov at -155 while Almeida is priced at +135.

Zubaira "Warrior" Tukhugov comes into this bout with a mark of 20-5-1. The 31-year-old records a weight of 145 lbs and comes in at 5'8". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 68". Lucas Almeida measures 5'11" and is weighing in at 145 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a victory to his total of 14-1-0. The 31-year-old has a wingspan of 71". Regarding significant strikes, Zubaira Tukhugov is landing 2.94 per minute while Lucas Almeida is landing 6.60 significant strikes per min. Tukhugov is connecting on 39% of the significant strikes he tries while Almeida is connecting on 47%. When it comes to defending themselves, "Warrior" takes 2.84 significant strikes per minute while Almeida takes 5.63. Tukhugov also deflects 65% of the significant strikes his opponents throw at him while Almeida deflects 48% of the shots thrown.

When it comes to grappling, Zubaira Tukhugov is the better grappler as he takes his opponents to the mat 2.46 times per 3 rds. Tukhugov is getting his opponent to the mat on 43% of his attempts and thwarting 85% of the takedowns his opponents try. Almeida is taking his opponents down on 15% of the takedowns he tries and thwarting 50% of the attempts against him. In terms of subbing opponents, Tukhugov is the more able fighter by attempting 0.6 submissions per 15 minutes while Almeida attempts 0.3 submissions per 15 minutes.

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In his last bout, Zubaira Tukhugov fought Ricardo Ramos and took home the victory by unanimous decision in round 3. Ramos landed 71 of 227 total strikes that he let go in that fight. Tukhugov ended the night having landed 78 of 185 total strikes. Concerning significant strikes, Ramos ended up landing 68 of 224, which gave him a percentage of 30%. He finished the fight landing 49 of 187 significant strikes directed at the head. On the other side, Tukhugov ended up landing 42% of the significant strikes he threw by landing 77 of 181. Of all the significant strikes, he connected on 73 of 174 pointed at the head. 98% of the significant strikes landed by Ramos and 100% of them landed by Tukhugov were thrown at distance.

In the last fight for Lucas Almeida, he battled Michael Trizano and ended up getting the victory by way of punches to the head in round 3. Trizano connected on 83% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance while Almeida landed 72% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Almeida connected on 49% of his significant strikes attempted by connecting on 75 of 152. He landed 32 of 95 significant strikes to the head. Trizano ended up connecting on 31 of 62 significant strikes in that contest. Out of those significant strikes, he connected on 17 of 45 directed at the head. In regard to total strikes thrown, Trizano ended up landing 42 of 74 and Almeida ended up landing 94 of 171 of the strikes he threw in total.

Other bouts on the card to watch

Another fight that you're going to want to watch is when Abubakar Nurmagomedov enters the Octagon against Gadzhi Omargadzhiev. Nurmagomedov looks to add a win to his career record of 16-3-1. The 32-year-old tips the scales at 170 lbs and comes in at 5'11". The orthodox fighter stretches 72". Omargadzhiev stands 6'1" and is fighting at 170 lbs. The switch fighter holds a career mark of 13-1-0. The 29-year-old reaches 71". In terms of takedowns, Abubakar Nurmagomedov gets his opposition to the mat 1.68 times per 15 min and Gadzhi Omargadzhiev is averaging a takedown 1.64 times per 3 rds. When it comes to striking, Nurmagomedov is connecting on 3.59 strikes per min and landing 49% of his attempted strikes. On the other side we have Gadzhi Omargadzhiev, who lands 41% of his attempted strikes and connects for an average of 1.21 per min.

Another must see fight on the night is when AJ Dobson is set to enter the Octagon against Armen Petrosyan. Petrosyan holds a career record of 7-2-0. The 31-year-old weighs in at 185 lbs and stands 6'3". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 71". Dobson stands 6'1" and weighs in at 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a win to his career record of 6-1-0 (1 NC). The 30-year-old stretches 76". Regarding takedowns, Armen Petrosyan curbs 30% of the takedowns his opponents attempt and is taking his opponents to the mat on 15% of his attempts. Dobson is taking his opponents down on 50% of his attempts and defends against 62% of takedowns his opponents have tried. With regard to striking, Petrosyan is taking 2.26 strikes per minute while he is connecting on 5.17 strikes/min. Dobson, on the other side, takes 4.55 strikes per min and is landing 4.70 per min.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Lucas Almeida (+135)

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