UFC Fight Night 217: As Sean Strickland pulled out of the first main event of UFC 2023. Fans are now anxiously anticipating Nassourdine Imavov vs. Sean Strickland, the first UFC main event of the year. Meanwhile, as the Preliminary card also has a lot to offer in this article we’ll analyze each battle on the preliminary card and provide our prediction of what we think will happen. Follow UFC Fight Night 217: Strickland vs Imavov News Updates InsideSport.IN
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While the main card will feature some popular names, the prelims feature a few interesting fights. And while we can not guarantee anything in the UFC, here is what we think might happen.
UFC Fight Night 217: Imavov vs Strickland: Prelims Preview, Prediction and Latest Betting Odds
UFC Fight Night 217 prelims preview and prediction
Priscila Cachoeira vs Sijara Eubanks (Women’s Flyweight)
The evening kicks off with a women’s flyweight clash between Priscila Cachoeira and Sijara Eubanks. The numbers point towards a close contest. However, we predict Cachoeira beats Eubanks via TKO in round 2.
Charles Johnson vs Jimmy Flick (Flyweight)
In the second fight of the evening, Americans Charles Johnson and Jimmy Flick go head-to-head. This is a fight between two contrasting styles. Johnson is by far the better striker, and Flick is by far the better wrestler. We predict Johnson to beat Flick via KO in round 3.
Isaac Dulgarian vs Dan Argueta (Featherweight)
Undefeated Isaac Dulgarian will face compatriot Dan Argueta for his UFC debut this weekend. Dulgarian is a well-rounded fighter, while Argueta has more experience. However, we think Isaac Dulgarian will beat Dan Argueta via submission, and continue his unbeaten streak.
Allan Nascimento vs Carlos Hernandez (Flyweight)
Brazilian Allan Nascimento will face American Carlos Hernandez in what will be an exciting contest. Both fighters are predominantly strikers and fight fearlessly. However, we think Carlos Hernandez will beat Nascimento via decision.
Javid Basharat vs Mateus Mendonca (Bantamweight)
Two undefeated fighters are up next. Afghani Javid Basharat will face Brazilian Mateus Mendonca. This will be another striking masterclass as both prefer to stand up. As a result, it will be a cracking contest. We predict Javid Basharat to beat Mateus Mendonca via TKO in round three.
Mateusz Rebecki vs Nick Fiore (Lightweight)
Undefeated American Nick Fiore will make his UFC debut against Polish lightweight Mateusz Rebecki. Fiore will go through a baptism by fire, taking on the 16-1 Polish fighter. While Fiore is a well-rounded wrestler, we think Rebecki will beat Fiore to give him his first loss in MMA.
Claudio Ribeiro vs Abdul Razak Alhassan (Middleweight)
The last fight on the prelims before the main event will feature Brazilian Claudio Ribeiro taking on Ghanian Abdul Razak Alhassan. While Alhassan will be no pushover, Ribeiro has the better numbers. We predict Ribeiro will beat Alhassan via TKO in round 2.
UFC Fight Night 217: Imavov vs Strickland prelims latest betting odds
Here are the latest betting odds for the prelims:
Priscila Cachoeira +165 [underdog] vs Sijara Eubanks -205 [favorite] (Women’s Flyweight)
Charles Johnson -360 [favorite] vs Jimmy Flick +300 [underdog] (Flyweight)
Isaac Dulgarian +160 [underdog] vs Dan Argueta -185 [favorite] (Featherweight)
Allan Nascimento -350 [favorite] vs Carlos Hernandez +290 [underdog] (Flyweight)
Javid Basharat -350 [favorite] vs Mateus Mendonca +290 [underdog] (Bantamweight)
Mateusz Rebecki -735 [favorite] vs Nick Fiore +475 [underdog] (Lightweight)
Claudio Ribeiro -110 vs Abdul Razak Alhassan -110 (Middleweight)
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