Jun 12, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Israel Adesanya during UFC 263 at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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UFC Fight Night Adesanya vs. Imavov Predictions, Picks and Betting Odds

"UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov – Predictions, Betting Picks, and Odds Breakdown for the Epic Showdown!"

Jun 12, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Israel Adesanya during UFC 263 at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

UFC Fight Night Adesanya vs. Imavov brings fans an intriguing matchup between two fighters at very different points in their careers. Israel Adesanya, once the most dominant middleweight champion, now finds himself in unfamiliar territory. Fighting in a non-title bout for the first time since his epic clash with Anderson Silva in 2019, Adesanya aims to avoid the first losing streak of his remarkable combat sports career.

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Standing across from him in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is Nassourdine Imavov, a hungry challenger who’s been fighting like he’s got bills to pay. This will be his fourth fight in just over a year, and you’ve got to admire the hustle. The French fighter brings a well-rounded skillset and reminds me a bit of a young Georges St-Pierre in how he blends his striking and wrestling.

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Betting Odds For UFC Fight Night Adesanya vs. Imavov

The main event betting line shows Israel Adesanya as a modest favorite at -165, with Nassourdine Imavov sitting as a +140 underdog. When you consider Adesanya’s pedigree and skill level, these odds seem surprisingly close. However, his recent losses have bookmakers factoring this as well.

The co-main event features UFC newcomer Michael Page as a +160 underdog against Shara Magomedov. He is favored at -190 after his spectacular spinning back fist knockout of Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308. The widest odds gap appears in the heavyweight clash between Sergei Pavlovich (-320) and Jairzinho Rozenstruik (+250). This makes sense given Pavlovich’s recent tear through the division (even though he has faced a couple of losses recently).

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The bantamweight bout between Said Nurmagomedov (-160) and Vinicius Oliveira (+135) shows moderate confidence in the Dagestani fighter. The lightweight scrap between Mike Davis (-145) and Fares Ziam (+122) looks to be the closest matchup on paper, with bookmakers unsure about the ‘it’ factor that they possess against one another.

Predictions And Picks For UFC Fight Night Adesanya vs. Imavov

When it comes to picking a winner in the main event, fans have got to look at the styles. Nasourdine Imavov is solid everywhere, but being a jack of all trades might not be enough against a master striker like Israel Adesanya. For this fight, we are going to go with Israel Adesanya to win via unanimous decision.

The co-main event between Shara Magomedov and Michael “Venom” Page could steal the show. Magomedov’s explosive style and recent momentum could prove too much for the Brit. We are going with Shara Magomedov to win by second-round TKO.

In the heavyweight clash, Sergei Pavlovich’s aggressive style and devastating power typically lead to quick finishes, and this fight should be no different. We expect a first-round knockout victory for Pavlovich. Rozenstruik’s counter-striking prowess might make things interesting early, but Pavlovich’s forward pressure will be overwhelming.

Said Nurmagomedov versus Vinicius Oliveira promises to be a technical bantamweight showcase. Nurmagomedov’s superior grappling and improving striking should earn him a submission victory in the second round. Mike Davis and Fares Ziam should deliver an entertaining lightweight scrap. Davis’s pressure fighting and better cardio will likely be the difference-maker in this closely matched bout. We are going for Davis to pull away with a unanimous decision win!

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Israel Adesanya

Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Michael ‘Venom’ Page

Nassourdine Imavov

Said Nurmagomedov

Sergei Pavlovich

Shara Magomedov

UFC Fight Night Adesanya vs. Imavov Predictions

UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov

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