Makhmud Muradov vs Bryan Barberena Pick, 7/22/2023 Predictions UFC London Odds

by Tony Sink - 7/17/2023

Makhmud Muradov vs Bryan Barberena

UFC London

O2 Arena in London, England

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Makhmud Muradov will enter the Octagon against Bryan Barberena at UFC London on Saturday, July 22, 2023. The odds have Muradov coming in at -275 while Barberena is at +220.

Makhmud Muradov comes into this fight holding a mark of 25-8-0. The 33-year-old is weighing in at 185 lbs and measures in at 6'2". The orthodox fighter stretches 75". Bryan "Bam Bam" Barberena stands 6'0" and steps on the scale at 170 lbs. The southpaw fighter steps into the cage holding a record of 18-10-0. The 34-year-old extends his reach 72". In the category of significant strikes, Makhmud Muradov is connecting on 4.35 per min and Bryan Barberena lands 5.81 significant strikes per min. Muradov lands 42% of the significant strikes he throws while Barberena lands 48%. When it comes to defending in the Octagon, Muradov allows 2.72 significant strikes per minute and "Bam Bam" allows 4.83. Muradov also deflects 60% of the significant strikes his opponents throw at him while Barberena is able to curb 44% of the shots thrown.

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UFC London	Makhmud Muradov	Bryan Barberena
Opening Odds	-275	+220
Record	25-8-0	18-10-0
Average Fight Time	12:47	11:40
Height	6'2"	6'0"
Weight	185 lbs	170 lbs
Reach	75"	72"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	4.35	5.81
Striking Accuracy	42%	48%

Concerning wrestling, Makhmud Muradov is the more efficient grappler as he is averaging a takedown 0.70 times per 3 rds. Muradov is getting his opponent to the mat on 37% of his attempts and stopping 76% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Barberena is finishing his takedown attempts on 25% of his takedown tries and is stuffing 54% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Regarding going for the sub, Muradov is less likely to go for the finish by attempting 0.2 finishes per 3 rounds while Barberena tries 0.3 finishes per 15 minutes.

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In his last fight, Makhmud Muradov fought Caio Borralho and walked away in defeat by unanimous decision in round 3. Borralho ended up landing 57 of 77 total strikes that he let go in that fight. Muradov walked away from this fight having landed 76 of 103 total strikes. In regard to significant strikes, Borralho ended up landing 19 of 32, giving him a percentage of 59%. He landed 13 of 23 significant strikes aimed at the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Muradov landed 40% of the significant strikes he threw by landing 14 of 35. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, he connected on 10 of 28 aimed at the head. 52% of the significant strikes landed by Borralho and 50% of them connected on by Muradov were tallied at a distance.

In the last bout for Bryan Barberena, he squared up with Gunnar Nelson and ended up taking the loss via an armbar from the mount position in round 1. Nelson ended up landing 10% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance while Barberena landed 85% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Barberena ended up landing 58% of the significant strikes he attempted by landing 7 of 12. He connected on 3 of 7 significant strikes directed at the head. Nelson connected on 10 of 11 significant strikes in that fight. Of those significant strikes, he landed 8 of 9 to the head. Discussing total strikes that he let go in that fight, Nelson ended up landing 20 of 21 and Barberena ended up connecting on 18 of 23 of the strikes he threw in total.

Other bouts to watch out for

Another fight to keep an eye on is when Chris Duncan meets Yanal Ashmouz. Duncan will be looking to add a win to his career record of 10-1-0. The 30-year-old is fighting at 155 lbs and measures 5'10". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 71". Ashmouz measures in at 5'9" and steps on the scale at 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this bout with a record of 7-0-0. The 28-year-old has a wingspan of 68". When it comes to grappling, Chris Duncan is able to score a takedown 4.73 times per 3 rds and Yanal Ashmouz is averaging a takedown 12.00 times per 15 minutes. When it comes to striking, Duncan is connecting on 4.69 strikes/minute and is connecting on 52% of the strikes that he throws. On the other side of the cage you've got Yanal Ashmouz, who tags his opponent on 75% of his attempted strikes and is connecting on 12.00 per minute.

If you're going to be watching the fights, don't miss when Daniel Barez is set to square up in the Octagon with Jafel Filho. Filho comes into this fight holding a mark of 14-3-0. The 30-year-old tips the scales at 125 lbs and comes in at 5'7". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 68". Barez measures in at 5'6" and is weighing in at 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter has a career mark of 16-5-0. The 34-year-old has a wingspan of 66". Concerning grappling, Jafel Filho curbs 55% of the takedowns fighters have tried and is taking his opponents to the canvas on 28% of his attempts. Barez is finishing his takedown tries on 31% of his attempts and is able to curb 85% of the takedowns his opponents try. With regard to striking, Filho is absorbing 1.92 strikes/min while he is dishing out 1.46 strikes/min. Barez, on the other hand, is absorbing 5.13 strikes/min and dishes out 3.47 per min.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Bryan Barberena (+220)

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