Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov Pick, 02/01/2025 Predictions UFC Saudi Arabia Odds
Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov
UFC Saudi Arabia
ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Israel Adesanya will face off with Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The odds have Adesanya at -155 while Imavov is priced at +130.
Israel "The Last Stylebender" Adesanya walks into the cage holding a record of 24-4-0. The 35-year-old tips the scales at 185 lbs and comes in at 6'4". The switch fighter stretches 80". Nassourdine "The Sniper" Imavov measures in at 6'3" and weighs 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a victory to his record of 15-4-0 (1 NC). The 29-year-old stretches 75". Regarding significant strikes, Israel Adesanya is connecting on 4.00 per minute and Nassourdine Imavov connects on 4.51 significant strikes per minute. Adesanya connects on 48% of the significant strikes he throws while Imavov lands 55%. When it comes to defending in the Octagon, "The Last Stylebender" allows 3.21 significant strikes per minute while "The Sniper" absorbs 3.20. Adesanya also curbs 56% of the significant strikes that are aimed in his direction and Imavov deflects 58% of the shots thrown.
| UFC Saudi Arabia | Israel Adesanya | Nassourdine Imavov |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -155 | +130 |
| Record | 24-4-0 | 15-4-0 (1 NC) |
| Average Fight Time | 18:18 | 15:16 |
| Height | 6'4" | 6'3" |
| Weight | 185 lbs | 185 lbs |
| Reach | 80" | 75" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.00 | 4.51 |
| Striking Accuracy | 48% | 55% |
In the wrestling category, Israel Adesanya is not as effective of a grappler as he takes his opponents to the mat 0.05 times per 15 min. Adesanya is finishing his takedown attempts on 12% of his attempts and defending 75% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Imavov is taking his opponents to the mat on 36% of the takedowns he attempts and is defending 78% of the attempts against him. In terms of going for the sub, Adesanya is less likely to go for the finish by going for 0.1 subs per 3 rds while Imavov looks to get 1.2 subs per 15 minutes.
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The last time he fought, Israel Adesanya squared up with Dricus Du Plessis and ended up walking away in defeat by rear naked choke in round 4. Plessis ended up landing 99 of 206 total strikes that he threw in that contest. Adesanya walked away from this fight having landed 105 of 211 total strikes. When talking about significant strikes, Plessis landed 90 of 197, which means his percentage was 45%. He ended up landing 61 of 155 significant strikes aimed at the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Adesanya ended up landing 47% of his significant strikes by landing 97 of 203. In terms of accuracy for the significant strikes, he landed 63 of 165 to the head. 88% of the significant strikes landed by Plessis and 94% of them connected on by Adesanya were done at a distance.
In the last bout for Nassourdine Imavov, he fought Brendan Allen and got a win for the night via unanimous decision in round 3. Allen connected on 66% of the significant strikes he took from distance while Imavov landed 64% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. Imavov ended up connecting on 66% of his significant strikes attempted by connecting on 57 of 86. He connected on 51 of 80 significant strikes directed at the head. Allen ended up landing 30 of 52 significant strikes in that contest. Of all the significant strikes, he landed 20 of 41 aimed at the head. In relation to the strikes he fired off in this contest, Allen connected on 56 of 82 while Imavov was 79 of 114 of all the strikes he attempted.
Other fights to watch out for
Another fight that you're going to want to watch is when Shara Magomedov goes up against Michael Page. Magomedov looks to add a win to his record of 15-0-0. The 30-year-old will fight at 185 lbs and stands 6'2". The orthodox fighter extends his reach 73". Page measures 6'3" and weighs in at 170 lbs. The switch fighter comes into this bout holding a record of 22-3-0. The 37-year-old has a wingspan of 79". When it comes to grappling, Shara Magomedov gets his opposition to the mat 0.20 times per 3 rds and Michael Page scores a takedown 0.44 times per 15 minutes. When it comes to striking, Magomedov tags his opponents 6.82 strikes/minute and connects on 65% out of all the strikes he attempts. On the other side we have Michael Page, who is landing 65% of the strikes he has attempted and connects on 2.38 per minute.
An additional fight that you're going to want to see is when Jairzinho Rozenstruik is set to square up in the Octagon with Sergei Pavlovich. Pavlovich will be looking to add a victory to his career record of 18-3-0. The 32-year-old weighs in at 257 lbs and comes in at 6'3". The southpaw fighter has an arm span of 84". Rozenstruik stands 6'2" and is fighting at 242 lbs. The orthodox fighter walks into the Octagon holding a record of 15-5-0. The 36-year-old reaches 78". When it comes to takedowns, Sergei Pavlovich curbs 75% of the takedowns his opponents try and is taking his opponents to the canvas on 15% of his tries. Rozenstruik is finishing his takedown tries on 15% of the tries he takes and is able to deflect 75% of all takedown tries against him. With reference to striking, Pavlovich is taking 5.03 strikes/min and he is connecting on 5.86 per minute. Rozenstruik, moreover, absorbs 2.74 strikes/minute and is landing 3.75 per min.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Israel Adesanya (-155)
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