MMA Preview – Nazim Sadykhov vs Evan Elder at UFC Vegas 69
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NAZIM SADYKHOV VS EVAN ELDER FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 219? Saturday 18th February, 2023 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 219? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 219? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 219 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 219? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
NAZIM SADYKHOV VS EVAN ELDER LOWDOWN
Nazim Sadykhov (7-1) makes his UFC debut and he is coming in hot. After getting submitted on his professional debut, he has gone on a rampage and is coming off four straight finishes. He submitted John Herrera (2021) and knocked out Juan Carlos De Leon (2021) and Joe Boerschig (2022) for the Fury Fighting Championship. That led to his shot on the Contender Series which was a back-and-forth battle with Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada (2022) coming out victorious with a stunning third round knockout.
He is welcomed to the octagon by Evan Elder (7-1) who is coming off the first loss of his career. He also rampaged his way into the UFC arriving with an unbeaten record containing five finishes (four knockouts and a submission). He met Preston Parsons up at welterweight back in August last year for his debut and came up short in a unanimous decision.
NAZIM SADYKHOV VS EVAN ELDER PREDICTION
This is a great matchup between two young and promising lightweights. They both shoot to kill which leaves openings, so expect violence here.
They are aggressive on the feet and both susceptible to getting taken down. So, expect a back-and-forth scrap with a mixture of striking and grappling. As we expect the majority of this to play out on the feet, we are leaning towards Sadykhov who will thrive if the fight spills out into a brawl.
Elder’s durability should drag this to the bell, but here is value on him considering the odds.
Prediction: Sadykhov via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value bet: Elder to win
