At UFC Fight Night, Nazim Sadykhov takes on Terrance McKinney as a -155 favorite. In this post, we’ll be looking at some Terrance McKinney-Nazim Sadykhov picks and make a prediction for the fight.
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UFC Fight Night: Terrance McKinney-Nazim Sadykhov Prediction and Odds
Terrance McKinney vs. Nazim Sadykhov Odds
Terrance McKinney: +125 | Nazim Sadykhov: -155
Sadykhov enters this bout on a four-fight winning streak after defeating Evan Elder in his UFC debut via knockout. On the other side, McKinney will look to return to the win column after getting knocked out via flying knee by Ismael Bonfim in January.
McKinney might as well be the definition of “all gas, no breaks.” Now 13-5, McKinney has alternated wins and losses in his last four fights. He lands 3.78 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 2.96. He also gets 3.41 takedowns per bout but defends them at 83%. McKinney’s biggest weakness of late has been his durability. In seven UFC fights, he has been knocked out three times, including two by flying knee.
On the other side, Sadykhov comes from a striking background. At 8-1, he has six wins by knockout. Inside the UFC, he lands 5.17 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 4.47. On the ground, Sadykhov lands 0.66 takedowns per bout and defends them at 80%. Sadykhov has yet to face a wrestler of McKinney’s caliber, and this could be a potential weakness.
Sadykhov should have the advantage on the feet, and McKinney should have it on the ground. McKinney’s durability is a concern, as is his fighting IQ. However, he has the skills to pull an upset if he follows a strategic game plan.
