Nicolas Dalby vs Saygid Izagakhmaev matchup features veteran durability and high-volume striking against elite Dagestani wrestling and submission threats. Both fighters are looking to secure their positions in the recently stacked welterweight division. These contenders will clash at UFC Qatar on November 22nd.
Dalby stands 5’11” with a 74 inch reach and a 23-6-1 record. He showcases aggressive striking at 4.05 per minute with 43% accuracy while absorbing 3.69. His striking defense sits at 52% and his grappling presents minimal threat with 0.98 takedowns per fight at just 27% accuracy and 0.1 submission attempts. He has a concerning 58% takedown defense that presents vulnerability against elite wrestlers.
Izagakhmaev measures 6’0″ with a 74 inch reach and 22-2 record. Making his UFC debut, Izagakhmaev possesses no available UFC statistics yet. His regional success includes dominant performances in ONE Championship, finishing legendary grappler Shinya Aoki via first-round TKO and defeating Lipeng Zhang by decision. He trains with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s camp and brings world-class Dagestani wrestling with 12 submission victories demonstrating lethal ground game.
Nicolas Dalby vs Saygid Izagakhmaev Predictions And Picks
This UFC fight breaks down to whether Dalby’s veteran experience and relentless cardio can overcome Izagakhmaev’s suffocating wrestling and submission arsenal. Dalby holds clear advantages in octagon experience with over 30 professional fights and proven durability having never been submitted throughout his lengthy career.
The critical factor lies in Izagakhmaev’s elite wrestling credentials and training pedigree. His Dagestani grappling background, combined with training alongside Khabib Nurmagomedov’s camp, brings intensity and positional dominance rarely matched at welterweight. His wrestling dominance, submission threats, and elite training should ultimately overcome Dalby’s experience advantages.
Izagakhmaev’s ability to dictate where fights take place neutralizes Dalby’s striking volume, forcing grinding battles where suffocating top control accumulates rounds. While Dalby’s durability keeps him competitive, Izagakhmaev’s physicality and grappling pedigree prove decisive over three rounds.
If we bet on this fight, we are going with Saygid Izagakhmaev to win via unanimous decision.
Nicolas Dalby vs Saygid Izagakhmaev MMA Betting Odds
Saygid Izagakhmaev enters as a heavy favorite at -335 on FanDuel. Meanwhile, Nicolas Dalby comes in as the +270 underdog. The odds reflect confidence in Izagakhmaev’s elite wrestling, training pedigree, and submission threats.
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The odds for the fight going the distance stand at -122. These odds slightly favor judges deciding this matchup at -106, reflecting uncertainty around whether Izagakhmaev’s wrestling leads to submissions or if Dalby’s veteran survival skills carry him to scorecards.
Nicolas Dalby vs Saygid Izagakhmaev Best Bets
Here are the best bets for Nicolas Dalby vs Saygid Izagakhmaev fight:
Izagakhmaev Moneyline (-335)
Fair price on the elite wrestler making his UFC debut. His world-class Dagestani grappling combined with training alongside Khabib’s camp should overwhelm Dalby’s takedown defense.
Izagakhmaev by Decision (+165)
Excellent value for the grinding wrestler’s most likely path to victory. His suffocating top control and slick transitions accumulate rounds clearly without necessarily producing finishes.
Fight Goes Distance (-122)
Solid bet at near pick’em odds. Dalby’s veteran survival instincts and proven durability throughout 30+ professional fights suggest he reaches the final bell despite grappling disadvantages. Izagakhmaev’s wrestling-heavy approach favors control over finishes in his UFC debut, making the judges decision likely in this welterweight clash.
(All odds taken from FanDuel. Bet on the most up-to-date MMA odds, lines, and spreads with FanDuel Sportsbook)
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