UFC: Khabib vs Ferguson Betting Odds
After being reserved to face each other four times and having something interfere on every one of those occasions, Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov seem destined to not fight. But, just in case they eventually meet in the Octagon, the undefeated Nurmagomedov is a -200 favorite with Ferguson coming back at +170.
Nurmagomedov is a perfect 26-0 within his MMA career with 16 of these victories coming through stoppage. Khabib last competed in the Octagon at UFC 223 where he mauled Al Iaquinta.
With a master of sambo and also a black belt in judo, Khabib excels in suffocating his opponent possibly more than any other fighter in the UFC. Nurmagomedov is persistent in his pursuit of the takedown, also holds the record for most takedowns in a single game in UFC history (21), but is far out of his element when it comes to striking. Khabib has a deadly variety of knees and punches that may easily establish a T/KO victory.
Ferguson, the current interim champion, is 13-1 in the UFC and enters that this fight on a 10-fight win streak. „El Cucuy” is excellent at using his reach to his advantage in the standup game, but is a volume striker who likes to drive the pace. He’s knockout power in both hands while also displaying a varied arsenal on his feet. Ferguson isn’t merely a striker, as among the 23 career victories have come through entry. His sleek motion and aggressive fashion placed opponents in awkward positions he capitalizes on.
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