Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs Bolaji Oki Pick, 02/01/2025 Predictions UFC Saudi Arabia Odds
Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady vs Bolaji Oki
UFC Saudi Arabia
ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady will battle Bolaji Oki at UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The odds have Al-Selwady priced at -250 while Oki is at -185.
Abdul-Kareem "Pride of Palestine" Al-Selwady comes into this bout holding a record of 15-4-0. The 29-year-old records a weight of 155 lbs and stands 5'8". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 69". Bolaji "The Zulu Warrior" Oki measures 5'10" and tips the scales at 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a victory to his career record of 9-2-0. The 29-year-old has a wingspan of 73". In terms of significant strikes, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady lands 4.14 per min and Bolaji Oki is connecting on 5.63 significant strikes per min. Al-Selwady is connecting on 34% of the significant strikes he throws and Oki lands 45%. When it comes to defending themselves, "Pride of Palestine" absorbs 3.60 significant strikes per minute while "The Zulu Warrior" absorbs 2.58. Al-Selwady also stops 59% of the significant strikes his opponents throw at him while Oki thwarts 63% of them.
| UFC Saudi Arabia | Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady | Bolaji Oki |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -250 | -185 |
| Record | 15-4-0 | 9-2-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 12:55 | 7:07 |
| Height | 5'8" | 5'10" |
| Weight | 155 lbs | 155 lbs |
| Reach | 69" | 73" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.14 | 5.63 |
| Striking Accuracy | 34% | 45% |
Concerning takedowns, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady is the more capable wrestler as he takes his opponents down 2.32 times per 3 rounds. Al-Selwady is taking his opponents to the canvas on 30% of his attempts and stuffing 20% of all takedown attempts. Oki is finishing his takedowns on 75% of his takedown tries and defending 85% of the tries against him. When it comes to subbing the opposition, Al-Selwady is less apt at going for the finish by trying 0.2 submissions per 3 rounds while Oki attempts 0.6 submissions per 15 minutes.
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In his previous bout, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady went up against Loik Radzhabov and was defeated by way of a punch to the head in round 3. Radzhabov ended up landing 57 of 115 of the strikes he let go in total for this contest. Al-Selwady walked away from this fight having landed 50 of 84 total strikes. In regard to significant strikes, Radzhabov landed 39 of 90, which gave him a rate of 43%. He ended up landing 33 of 72 significant strikes aimed at the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Al-Selwady landed 55% of his significant strikes by sticking 38 of 68. In terms of accuracy for the significant strikes, he connected on 15 of 34 to the head. 46% of the significant strikes connected on by Radzhabov and 89% of them connected on by Al-Selwady were thrown at distance.
In the last fight for Bolaji Oki, he squared up with Chris Duncan and was on the losing end of this fight via guillotine choke in round 1. Duncan connected on 100% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance and Oki landed 75% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Oki ended up connecting on 56% of the significant strikes he attempted by connecting on 28 of 50. He ended up landing 25 of 47 significant strikes to the head. Duncan connected on 10 of 25 significant strikes in that contest. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he landed 7 of 18 aimed at the head. Regarding total strikes that he let go, Duncan landed 12 of 29 and Oki landed 29 of 51 of all the strikes he threw.
Other fights on the card to watch out for
An additional bout that shouldn't be missed is when Terrance McKinney encounters Damir Hadzovic. McKinney will be looking to add a win to his record of 15-7-0. The 30-year-old will fight at 155 lbs and measures 5'10". The switch fighter reaches 73". Hadzovic measures in at 5'9" and weighs 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the Octagon with a record of 14-7-0. The 38-year-old has an arm span of 70". When it comes to grappling, Terrance McKinney gets his opposition to the mat 3.45 times per 3 rounds and Damir Hadzovic gets a takedown 0.78 times per 3 rds. When it comes to striking, McKinney is landing 4.53 strikes per min and lands 50% of the strikes that he attempts. On the other side we have Damir Hadzovic, who tags his opponent on 48% of the strikes he has attempted and connects on 3.36 per minute.
One more can't miss bout is when Mike Davis is set to encounter Fares Ziam. Ziam looks to add a victory to his career record of 16-4-0. The 27-year-old is fighting at 155 lbs and measures 6'1". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 75". Davis measures 6'0" and tips the scales at 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the Octagon with a record of 11-2-0. The 32-year-old reaches 72". In terms of grappling, Fares Ziam thwarts 67% of the takedowns his opponents attempt and is taking his opponents down on 36% of the times he tries. Davis is finishing his takedown tries on 53% of the tries he takes and thwarts 64% of takedowns his opponents have tried. With regard to striking, Ziam is absorbing 1.66 strikes per min while he lands 2.92 strikes/minute. Davis, in contrast, is taking 5.76 strikes/minute and lands 5.35 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (-250)
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