MMA Preview – Ode Osbourne vs Zarrukh Adashev at UFC Fight Night 207
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ODE OSBOURNE VS ZARRUKH ADASHEV FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 207? Sunday 5th June, 2022 - 00:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 207? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 207? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Fight Night 207 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 207? 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!
ODE OSBOURNE VS ZARRUKH ADASHEV LOWDOWN
Ode Osbourne (10-4(1)) is coming off a much-needed win after getting finished in two of his first three UFC fights. He stepped up to bantamweight for his debut against Brian Kelleher (2020) who has had success up at featherweight, so he was undersized and quickly submitted. He then bounced back taking just 26 seconds to knock out Jerome Rivera (2021) but then ran into Manel Kape and his flying knee the same year. He is now back on track with a solid unanimous decision over CJ Vergara back in November and has a great chance to make it two on the bounce here.
After going 16-3 in his kickboxing career, Zarrukh Adashev (4-3) has failed to impress so far in MMA. He earnt three wins for Bellator before joining the UFC, but his debut could not have gone worse getting clapped by Tyson Nam (2020) in just 32 seconds. Su Mudaerji (2021) piled on more misery in his next fight with a unanimous decision but Adashev responded with a unanimous decision of his own in his last fight against Ryan Benoit (2021).
ODE OSBOURNE VS ZARRUKH ADASHEV PREDICTION
Both these guys are incredibly quick southpaws. We all know about Adashev’s striking credentials and Osbourne is also very slick on the feet so we should be in for an exciting battle here.
Expect Osbourne to strike from range with kicks down the middle while countering with short hooks. Adashev will be more aggressive initiating the action by walking into the pocket and offloading heavy bombs.
The Uzbekistani is more explosive with more power but if he loads up he will get countered easily and drain the gas tank. Osbourne will boast a significant nine-inch reach advantage so he will be waiting for Adashev’s looping over hands to time his own hooks.
Adashev is a more dangerous striker but the discrepancy in reach could make it a long night for him unless he can catch Osbourne which we can see happening. However, Osbourne also has his wrestling to call upon. Adashev’s grappling has not been exposed yet and Osbourne may just ensure a decision by doing so.
Prediction: Osbourne via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Adashev via KO/TKO
