Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo Prediction & Betting Tips - UFC 324
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in UFC Predictions
UFC 324 kicks off the new Paramount era with a massive bantamweight clash between the elite contender Umar Nurmagomedov and the legendary former flyweight king Deiveson Figueiredo. Both men are coming off wins late last year and are desperate to stay in the title conversation in this stacked division. Check the Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo match prediction!
The Young Eagle looks to prove his grappling remains the gold standard after rebounding from his lone career loss to Merab Dvalishvili. In his most recent outing at UFC 321, he completely shut down Mario Bautista over three rounds using a stifling wrestling pressure that reminded everyone why he is so feared.
On the other side, Deus da Guerra is trying to prove age is just a number. He narrowly beat Montel Jackson by split decision in October but looked a bit slower than his flyweight days.
While he has elite power and a nasty submission game, dealing with the relentless pace of Nurmagomedov is a nightmare for any veteran. The Brazilian has struggled with top-tier wrestlers lately, specifically losing to Petr Yan and suffering a freak setback against Sandhagen.
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Umar Nurmagomedov - Deiveson Figueiredo Key Points
- Umar Nurmagomedov has secured a staggering 31 takedowns in his UFC career and averages a high volume of control time.
- Deiveson Figueiredo has lost two of his last three fights against top-tier bantamweight contenders.
- The age gap is significant, with the Brazilian legend entering the cage at 38 years old.
- Umar defended 100% of takedowns in his most recent victory against Mario Bautista.
- The Young Eagle maintains a striking defense rate of over 60%, making it hard for power punchers to land cleanly.
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Our Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo Prediction
This fight will likely follow a familiar pattern where the Russian’s pressure simply overwhelms the older veteran over three rounds. While the Deus da Guerra always has a puncher's chance, his lower volume and recent struggles against elite wrestlers suggest a difficult night ahead.
He won't have many answers for the takedown attempts or the heavy top control that is coming his way. Expect a dominant but methodical performance from the rising star as he secures a points victory. Hence, our Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo match prediction is that Umar Nurmagomedov wins by decision.
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