Kyle Daukaus vs Aliaskhab Khizriev Pick, 4/10/2021 Predictions UFC on ABC 2 Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 4/7/2021

Kyle Daukaus vs Aliaskhab Khizriev

UFC on ABC 2

UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Kyle Daukaus will face off with Aliaskhab Khizriev at UFC on ABC 2 on Saturday, April 10, 2021. The odds have Daukaus at +105 while Khizriev is coming in at -125.

Kyle Daukaus comes into this bout with a record of 10-1-0. The 28-year-old steps on the scale at 185 lbs and measures in at 6'3". The southpaw fighter has an arm span of 76". Aliaskhab "Black Wolf" Khizriev comes in at 5'9" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. The southpaw fighter steps into the Octagon holding a record of 13-0-0. The 30-year-old stretches 74". With respect to significant strikes, Kyle Daukaus is connecting on 3.69 per minute and Aliaskhab Khizriev connects on 6.00 significant strikes per minute. Daukaus is connecting on 59% of the significant strikes he throws and Khizriev is landing 83%. In terms of defending themselves, Daukaus allows 2.16 significant strikes per minute while "Black Wolf" absorbs 3.60. Daukaus also prevents 42% of the significant strikes his opponents attempt and Khizriev is able to deflect 66% of the shots thrown in his direction.

UFC on ABC 2	Kyle Daukaus	Aliaskhab Khizriev
Opening Odds	+105	-125
Record	10-1-0	13-0-0
Average Fight Time	15:00	0:50
Height	6'3"	5'9"
Weight	185 lbs	185 lbs
Reach	76"	74"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	3.69	6.00
Striking Accuracy	59%	83%

In terms of grappling, Kyle Daukaus is the more productive grappler as he scores a takedown 2.33 times per 3 rounds. Daukaus is scoring a takedown on 41% of the times he tries and stuffing 94% of all takedown attempts. Khizriev is finishing his takedown tries on 50% of his takedown tries and is stopping 50% of takedowns his opponents have attempted. Regarding going for the sub, Daukaus is less likely to go for the finish by going for 1.7 subs per 3 rds while Khizriev tries 1.8 subs per 15 min.

In his previous bout, Kyle Daukaus squared up with Dustin Stoltzfus and wound up getting the win via unanimous decision in round 3. Stoltzfus ended up landing 95 of 130 total strikes that he let go. Daukaus ended the night having landed 113 of 183 total strikes. In the category of significant strikes, Stoltzfus landed 32 of 63, giving him a percentage of 50%. He finished the fight landing 14 of 41 significant strikes aimed at the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Daukaus landed 52% of his significant strikes by connecting on 64 of 122. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, he was 56 of 111 aimed at the head. 56% of the significant strikes landed by Stoltzfus and 59% of them connected on by Daukaus were tallied at a distance.

In the last fight for Aliaskhab Khizriev, he battled Henrique Shiguemoto and ended up getting the victory by way of rear naked choke in round 1. Shiguemoto ended up connecting on 100% of his significant strikes at distance while Khizriev ended up connecting on 80% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. Khizriev landed 83% of his significant strikes attempted by landing 5 of 6. He ended up connecting on 2 of 3 significant strikes directed at the head. Shiguemoto landed 3 of 9 significant strikes in that contest. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, he ended up missing all 5 aimed at the head. When discussing total strikes that he let go, Shiguemoto ended up connecting on 4 of 10 and Khizriev was 5 of 6 of all the strikes he threw.

Other fights on the card to keep an eye on

Another fight to keep an eye on is when Sam Alvey faces off with Julian Marquez. Alvey will be looking to add a victory to his record of 33-14-1. The 34-year-old weighs in at 205 lbs and stands 6'2". The southpaw fighter stretches 75". Marquez measures in at 6'2" and tips the scales at 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter walks into the cage with a record of 8-2-0. The 30-year-old has a reach of 72". In terms of takedowns, Sam Alvey scores a takedown 0.08 times per 15 minutes while Julian Marquez takes his opponents down 0.40 times per 15 min. When it comes to striking, Alvey is landing 3.17 strikes per min and is connecting on 44% of his attempted strikes. On the other side of the cage you've got Julian Marquez, who is landing 40% of his attempted strikes and is connecting on 3.50 per minute.

One more can't miss bout is when Daniel Rodriguez is set to square up in the Octagon against Mike Perry. Perry holds a career record of 14-7-0. The 29-year-old is weighing in at 170 lbs and comes in at 5'10". The orthodox fighter reaches 71". Rodriguez measures 6'1" and tips the scales at 170 lbs. The southpaw fighter steps into the cage with a mark of 13-2-0. The 34-year-old has a wingspan of 74". In the category of takedowns, Mike Perry curbs 77% of his opponents' takedown attempts and is taking his opponents to the canvas on 38% of the times he tries. Rodriguez is taking his opponents down on 62% of the attempts he tries and deflects 90% of takedowns his opponents have tried. In the matter of striking, Perry is absorbing 4.82 strikes/min while he is dealing 4.35 per min. Rodriguez, moreover, is absorbing 6.12 strikes per minute and is connecting on 7.68 per minute.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Kyle Daukaus (+105)

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