UFC Vegas 74: Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi will face off in this weekend’s UFC main event. The two will headline an interesting card and will look to put on a show for fans. So ahead of the bout, we preview the contest and give our prediction for the main event. Follow UFC Fight Night 225: Kara-France vs Albazi LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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Kara-France comes into the contest as the number-three ranked flyweight while Albazi is number seven in the world. Therefore, this will be a contest between two of the best in the world, vying to get close to the number one spot. Thus, there is a lot riding on Saturday’s main event. So here’s how we think the contest will go.
UFC Vegas 74 Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi: Preview, Prediction, and Odds
Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi Preview and Prediction at UFC Vegas 74
Kara-France comes into the bout on the back of a disappointing defeat to Brandon Moreno in the undisputed title bout. Albazi, on the other hand, comes into this contest on a five-fight win streak. Therefore, momentum is on Albazi’s side.
If we compare their physical attributes, Kara-France stands at 5’4”, has a 69” punching reach, and a 37” leg reach. Albazi stands at 5’5”, has a 68” punching reach, and a 38” leg reach. Therefore, there is nothing to separate the two in terms of their physical attributes.
When we look at the numbers, Kara-France lands over 4 significant strikes per minute, at a 44% accuracy, while Albazi lands over 3 per minute at a 53% accuracy. In terms of grappling, Albazi has the better numbers. He gets over 2 takedowns per 15 minutes with an accuracy of 50%. Kara-France, on the other hand, gets 0.5, at a 25% accuracy. Thus, all the numbers point towards an exciting contest between two of the best flyweights in the world.
Our prediction: Kai Kara-France beats Amir Albazi by TKO.
Kara-France vs Albazi latest odds
This contest between Kara-France and Albazi is such a tight call that even the official UFC odds cannot pick between them. Both fighters come into the contest with -110 odds. Therefore, all signs point towards a very close fight. Fans who want to earn a quick buck by betting on the UFC Vegas 74 card will have their work cut out for them with these odds. However, we encourage you to bet responsibly.
What do you make of the Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi event? Who do you think will come out on top?
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