MMA Preview – Volkan Oezdemir vs Nikita Krylov at UFC 280
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VOLKAN OEZDEMIR VS NIKITA KRYLOV FACTS
When is UFC 280? Saturday 22nd October, 2022 - 17:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 280? Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 280? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 280
What channel is UFC 280 on? BT Sport 3 (prelims)
Where can I stream UFC 280? 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!
VOLKAN OEZDEMIR VS NIKITA KRYLOV LOWDOWN
Volkan Oezdemir (18-6) is coming off a measured and much-needed win. He was on a two-fight skid albeit to two absolute monsters. The current light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka (2020) smoked him in the second round and 15 months later Magomed Ankalaev (2021) cruised a unanimous decision. However, he returned in July this year to snap Paul Craig’s six-fight unbeaten streak which included a submission over this man.
Nikita Krylov (28-9) suffered the same fate as many getting caught in Craig’s triangle. That was in March this year and came after another unanimous decision loss to Ankalaev (2021). However, Krylov has also bounced back with a huge win and knockout over Alexander Gustafsson back in July.
VOLKAN OEZDEMIR VS NIKITA KRYLOV PREDICTION
Krylov has a slight advantage when it comes to range with two inches in reach and one in height, but it will be his experience and well-rounded skill set that will win him this one. Oezdemir has been less explosive in recent fights but he still possesses one-punch knockout power which Krylov has to respect.
The trouble is Oezdemir has been too hesitant to pull the trigger and Krylov can capitalize by offloading his own damage and mixing in grappling. Kyrlov has the technique to go toe-to-toe with Oezdemir on the feet and the grappling to steal the rounds.
Expect a lot of clinch work with Krylov attempting to grind Oezdemir down into a submission. Considering the odds, an Oezdemir knockout or win is worth a small punt, but we are backing Krylov.
Prediction: Krylov via Submission
Value Bet: Oezdemir via KO/TKO
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