Magomed Zaynukov vs Damian Rzepecki Prediction & Picks - UFC Fight Night
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Magomed Zaynukov (8-0-0) and Damian Rzepecki (10-0-0) will make their debuts in the UFC Lightweight division on Saturday night at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Zaynukov got his UFC contract after defeating Lucas Caldas via unanimous decision at the DWCS in October last year. The “Wild Chanko” joined the UFC from the UAE Warriors 58, where he never tasted defeat. We expect a huge section of the home crowd to rally behind the Russian on Saturday.
Standing on the other side of the Octagon this weekend will be Damian Rzepecki, a 24-year-old all-action MMA fighter from Russia. Despite his young age, he has created a reputation as one of the most efficient finishers in the Lightweight class. “The Butcher” has clinched nine finishes in his professional career, five of them being submissions. He’ll be the exciting +240 betting underdog this weekend.
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Magomed Zaynukov - Damian Rzepecki Key Points
- The fight didn’t go the distance in five of the last eight Zaynukov bouts.
- The total rounds went under 2.5 in five of the last eight Zaynukov bouts.
- The fight went the distance only once in the last 10 Rzepecki bouts.
- The total rounds went under 2.5 in six of the last 10 Rzepecki bouts.
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Our Magomed Zaynukov vs Damian Rzepecki Prediction
UFC fans will be eager to see what both of these fighters have in their locker. Zaynukov will be the -315 betting favorite because he’s more experienced and can combine both striking and wrestling skills to overwhelm his opponents. The 31-year-old showed that he likes to close down the distance against Caladas, averaging 16.65 significant strikes per minute with a 60% success rate. However, we don’t expect Rzepecki to shy away from the battle this weekend. The Polish fighter is equally experienced, having made his MMA debut 12 years ago. He has better finishing statistics and could end this fight if he takes the Russian to the mat. This fight seems closer than the odds suggest. We’re backing any fighter to win it by stoppage.
Our prediction for Magomed Zaynukov vs Damian Rzepecki: Under 2.5 rounds.
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