Namsrai Batbayar vs Andre Lima Pick, 08/29/2026 Predictions UFC Shanghai Odds
Namsrai Batbayar vs Andre Lima
UFC Shanghai
Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Namsrai Batbayar will face off with Andre Lima at UFC Shanghai on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The opening odds have Batbayar priced at +210 while Lima is coming in at -245.
Namsrai "Steppe Warrior" Batbayar will be looking to add a victory to his record of 10-1-0. The 25-year-old tips the scales at 125 lbs and stands 5'4". The orthodox fighter stretches 68". Andre "Mascote" Lima comes in at 5'7" and records a weight of 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a win to his career record of 11-1-0. The 27-year-old has a wingspan of 67". With respect to significant strikes, Namsrai Batbayar lands 4.44 per min while Andre Lima is connecting on 3.94 significant strikes per minute. Batbayar connects on 45% of the significant strikes he tries and Lima is landing 56%. When it comes to defending in the cage, "Steppe Warrior" allows 3.42 significant strikes per minute and "Mascote" allows 2.66. Batbayar also defends against 48% of the significant strikes his opponents throw at him and Lima prevents 58% of them.
| UFC Shanghai | Namsrai Batbayar | Andre Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +210 | -245 |
| Record | 10-1-0 | 11-1-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 5:16 | 13:30 |
| Height | 5'4" | 5'7" |
| Weight | 125 lbs | 125 lbs |
| Reach | 68" | 67" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.44 | 3.94 |
| Striking Accuracy | 45% | 56% |
Concerning wrestling, Namsrai Batbayar is the more productive grappler as he gets a takedown 2.85 times per 15 min. Batbayar is scoring a takedown on 30% of the times he tries and defending 85% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. Lima is scoring a takedown on 60% of the takedowns he tries and thwarting 75% of the attempts against him. Regarding going for the sub, Batbayar is the more apt fighter by attempting 0.9 submissions per 15 min while Lima tries 0.6 submissions per 15 minutes.
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In his previous bout, Namsrai Batbayar went up against Yin Shuai and ended up getting the victory in the fight by way of a knee to the head in round 1. Shuai ended up landing 4 of 12 total strikes that he let go in that fight. Batbayar finished this fight landing 28 of 39 total strikes. In the category of significant strikes, Shuai landed 4 of 12, which gave him a rate of 33%. He ended up landing 4 of 12 significant strikes directed at the head. On the other side of the Octagon, Batbayar ended up landing 70% of his significant strikes by connecting on 21 of 30. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he was 17 of 24 to the head. 100% of the significant strikes landed by Shuai and 38% of them landed by Batbayar were done at distance.
In the last bout for Andre Lima, he battled Kevin Borjas and was defeated by unanimous decision in round 3. Borjas connected on 94% of the significant strikes he took from distance while Lima landed 96% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Lima ended up landing 44% of his significant strikes attempted by connecting on 51 of 114. He ended up landing 16 of 52 significant strikes to the head. Borjas connected on 51 of 136 significant strikes in that contest. Out of those significant strikes, he connected on 32 of 106 aimed at the head. In terms of total strikes thrown in that contest, Borjas landed 52 of 137 while Lima was 58 of 121 of all the strikes he attempted.
Other bouts to watch out for
Another fight to keep an eye on is when Rei Tsuruya fights Kevin Borjas. Tsuruya looks to add a win to his career total of 11-1-0. The 24-year-old weighs in at 125 lbs and measures 5'6". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 68". Borjas stands in at 5'5" and tips the scales at 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter has a career mark of 11-5-0. The 28-year-old has a wingspan of 68". When it comes to grappling, Rei Tsuruya is averaging a takedown 5.03 times per 15 minutes while Kevin Borjas is averaging a takedown 0.70 times per 3 rds. When it comes to striking, Tsuruya is landing 2.40 strikes/min and connects on 53% of his attempted strikes. Joining him in the Octagon is Kevin Borjas, who is connecting on 42% of the strikes he attempts and lands 3.87 per min.
If you're into fun fights, you're going to want to see when Sean Woodson is set to square up in the Octagon against Jack Jenkins. Jenkins has a record of 14-4-0. The 32-year-old records a weight of 145 lbs and stands 5'7". The switch fighter extends his reach 68". Woodson measures 6'2" and records a weight of 145 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a win to his record of 13-2-1. The 34-year-old stretches 78". Regarding takedowns, Jack Jenkins is able to deflect 71% of the takedowns his opponents attempt and is taking his opponents down on 60% of his tries. Woodson is finishing his takedown tries on 55% of his attempts and is able to deflect 84% of all takedown tries against him. In the category of striking, Jenkins is absorbing 2.95 strikes/min while he is connecting on 4.48 strikes per min. Woodson, moreover, takes 4.18 strikes/min and is landing 5.57 per min.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Namsrai Batbayar (+210)
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