With UFC fight night looming, it’s time to make our Makhmud Muradov-Bryan Barberena prediction and pick by using the latest odds and industry-leading tools.
After two straight losses, Makhmud Muradov enters a fight against Bryan Barberena as a -275 favorite. Muradov most recently lost a decision to Caio Borralho in October of last year. On the other side, Barberena has also lost each of his last two fights, including a submission loss at the hands of Gunnar Nelson in March.
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Makhmud Muradov-Bryan Barberena Pick, Prediction and Odds
Makhmud Muradov-Bryan Barberena Odds
Makhmud Muradov: -275 | Bryan Barberena: +220
Muradov has a 25-8 professional record with 17 wins by knockout. He lands 4.35 significant strikes per minute while absorbing just 2.72. Muradov also averages 0.7 takedowns per bout while defending them at 76%. He has been submitted four times in his career, but that should not be much of a threat against Barberena.
Similar to Muradov, Barberena is a pure striker. He lands 5.81 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 4.83. Barberena does have some defensive deficiencies, including 44% striking defense and 54% takedown defense. At 18-10, Barberena has been knocked out twice and submitted three times.
With his last win coming against a washed Robbie Lawler, Barberena has significant strength of schedule issues. Muradov may actually have a wrestling advantage, which is saying a lot about Barberena’s weak ground game. While both fighters are tough, Muradov should be able to get the nod here. For those concerned with the price, look to Muradov knockout props later in the week.
