UFC 308 predictions: Topuria vs. Holloway: Topuria vs. Holloway

Postado por Maurício Oliveira, em 23/10 - Atualizado há 1 mês

A numbered card in the Arab Emirates, with fights that promise to move some categories. Check out our full analysis and predictions for UFC 308.

UFC 308 Predictions: Topuria vs Holloway

BRUNO BLINDADO X ISMAIL NAURDIEV

Bet: Naurdiev to win
Low confidence

Analysis: Bruno’s form is terrible, with one win in his last six fights. Even though in the last one he was robbed, because of the eye pokes Chris Weidman gave him, he was very slow. Now he’ll face an athlete seven years younger, who has knockout power and even worse: he’s good at finishing, Bruno’s weak point. This fight has all the ingredients to be decided before the fifteen minutes are up.


IBO ASLAN X RAFFAEL CERQUEIRA

Bet: Aslan wins

Analysis: Aslan is very aggressive and has already been tested a few times. The Brazilian, who is from the same gym as Malhadinho (Galpão da Luta), was fighting in small events and even with an undefeated record of 11-0, he doesn’t inspire confidence. Now we’ll find out if he’s for real. This fight should be over in the first two rounds.


RINAT FAKHRETDINOV X CARLOS LEAL

Bet: Fakhredtdinov to win

Analysis: Tends to be a tough night for the BR troop! Leal is a good fighter, has been to well-known events such as UAE Warriors, PFL and LFA, has a good game on the feet and on the ground. The problem is that the Russian also has all this and adds an iron stamina. It could even be an even fight, but I see more advantages on Rinat’s side.


FARID BASHARAT X VICTOR HUGO

Bet:  Basharat’s win

Analysis: Basharat is an athlete who can control the fight with ease and impose his pace. And if he manages to get the takedown, his opponent will have a hard time getting off the ground. Hugo has dangerous jiu-jitsu, but I don’t think Basharat will give him much space to apply his techniques.


KENNEDY NZECHUKWU X CHRIS BARNETT

Bet: Nzechukwu win

Analysis: The Nigerian’s debut at heavyweight. And they found the perfect test to see if he will find himself in this category: Barnett has been out of action for more than two years, he has a very dubious physique even for this category. Kennedy’s last outing saw him lose to forty-year-old former UFC fighter Ovince St. Preux, which was worrying. But now in new surroundings, he should be able to impose his strength and perhaps even score a knockout.


ABUS MAGOMEDOV X BRUNNO FERREIRA

Bet: Ferreira wins

Analysis: Hulk has knockout power to spare. But his gas is always a concern. Abus is a good athlete and is improving within the UFC. If the fight goes the distance, his chances of winning increase, but Ferreira’s early pressure could be too much for him.


MYKTYBEK OROLBAI X MATEUSZ REBECKI

Bet: Orolbai win

Analysis: If Rebecki doesn’t manage to apply his takedown game early on, his gas will already be gone. And I don’t see Orolbai falling easily, let alone being controlled on the ground. And with each passing minute, Myktybek will grow into the fight. I wouldn’t doubt a finish or knockout from him in round two or three. Failing that, a judges’ decision victory for the “Caveman”.


GEOFF NEAL X RAFAEL DOS ANJOS

Bet: Neal wins

Analysis: At 39, dos Anjos has plenty of stamina, but I don’t think he’ll still have enough to contain Neal. Both are coming off defeats and a sense of urgency will be important. Neal has strong hands and if he manages to avoid the Brazilian’s grid game and gradually hurts him, he’ll have a good chance of knocking him out.


SHARA MAGOMEDOV X ARMEN PETROSYAN

Bet: Petrosyan wins

Analysis: Armen will use the same weapons as the Russian. The fight will take place mostly on the feet and, given what Shara has shown since joining the UFC, he doesn’t seem to be the bogeyman that was promised. It could be time for him to be unmasked. Petrosyan has already fought dangerous guys in the UFC and managed to win…


MAGOMED ANKALAEV X ALEXANDER RAKIC

Bet: Ankalaev to win

Analysis: It’s time for the Russian to show that he really deserves the belt against Poatan. Rakic is coming off two defeats and seems to have reached his peak in the organization. Everything is in place for Ankalaev to knock him out and put on a show, but it remains to be seen whether the Russian will match it.


LERONE MURPHY X DAN IGE

Bet: Murphy wins

Analysis: The Englishman looks like a battle tank. He’s very tough, strong and has the gas to last every round. Ige is coming off a defeat to Diego Lopes that was a real battle. Is he 100% recovered? The fight should develop on the feet and I think Lerone Murphy is more dangerous.


ROBERT WHITTAKER X KHAMZAT CHIMAEV

Bet: Whittaker wins

Analysis: It’s time for Chimaev’s first defeat! There will be five rounds, and if the fight goes beyond the first, Khamzat will be in trouble! Whittaker has already faced legendary fighters, has much more experience and is on a two-fight winning streak. Chimaev a few months ago was hospitalized with some kind of infection, I don’t think he had the best camp.


ILIA TOPURIA X MAX HOLLOWAY

Bet: Topuria win

Analysis: Despite saying that he wants to test Holloway’s boxing, which is already more than proven to be incredible, I want to believe that Ilia will try to apply takedowns. Holloway isn’t that easy to take down, but due to a good difference in height and wingspan, he could be a better alternative. Topuria has never fought five rounds and has only gone to decision twice, so that’s my concern. Either Topuria establishes himself as a great fighter or he will be exposed…


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UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway schedule

UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway will take place on October 26 at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event will feature a total of 13 fights. The preliminary card will start at 11am (Brasília time), with the first fights, followed by the main card, which will start at 3pm.

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