Sasha Palatnikov vs. Ramiz Brahimaj Odds, Preview and Prediction (August 21): UFC
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- Aug 21, 2021, 9:25:21 PM
Odds
Time (Preliminary Card) | 7:00 p.m. EST |
Sasha Palatnikov money line | +120 |
Ramiz Brahimaj money line | -140 |
Key stats
Sasha Palatnikov | Rahiz Brahimaj | |
Height | 6'1 | 5'10 |
Weigh | 170 | 170 |
Reach | 72" | 72" |
Record | 6-3 | 8-3 |
Streak | L1 | L1 |
Last 5 | 3-2 | 2-3 |
Preview
A pair of welterweights open the show, as kickboxer Sasha Palatnikov takes on wrestler Ramiz Brahimaj. Both men are coming off defeats, as Palatnikov couldn’t stay upright, ultimately succumbing to a submission. Meanwhile, Brahimaj went toe to toe with Max Griffin, only to see the bout halted due to an ear injury. One in which I’ll spare the details. If there is anything certain, this is an important fight for both. A loss could mean the end of the line in the UFC.A pair of welterweights open the show, as kickboxer Sasha Palatnikov takes on wrestler Ramiz Brahimaj. Both men are coming off defeats, as Palatnikov couldn’t stay upright, ultimately succumbing to a submission. Meanwhile, Brahimaj went toe to toe with Max Griffin, only to see the bout halted due to an ear injury. One in which I’ll spare the details. If there is anything certain, this is an important fight for both. A loss could mean the end of the line in the UFC.
Prediction
This fight for Sasha Palatnikov comes down to durability, takedown defense and cardio. Palatnikov has shown to have better durability than initially thought and sufficient cardio to go hard for a full three rounds. Takedown defense however, is questionable. It’s an aspect of his game that has been targeted often, and I’ll admit that he has for the most part, done well in staying upright inside the octagon. Does that continue against a wrestler like Ramiz Brahimaj? I think no.
Brahimaj’s debut saw him neglect using his strength of wrestling due to fighting Max Griffin, a solid wrestler himself. Stylistically it wasn’t a great fight for Brahimaj as we saw. However, against a kickboxer with questionable takedown defense in Palatnikov, it opens Brahimaj to implement his wrestling. While I don’t think he succeeds in every attempt, it only takes one takedown to get an advantageous position to submit Palatnikov. Something Brahimaj specializes in, as he enters this bout with all eight victories coming via submission.
PICK: Ramiz Brahimaj (-140)
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