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Lightweights Nazim Sadykhov and Terrance McKinney will each try to use the other as a stepping stone in their mission to rise through the ranks of the division when they square off this coming Saturday.
Read on for more about this Nazim Sadykhov vs Terrance McKinney bout, including our predictions, picks, and the latest odds to win the fight, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out the other MMA content here to help you make the best betting decisions.
Betting Preview for UFC Fight Night Featuring Nazim Sadykhov vs Terrance McKinney on Saturday, July 15, 2023
- Where: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada
- When: Saturday, July 15, 2023, 7 PM E.T.
- Odds: Nazim Sadykhov (-145) vs Terrance McKinney (+125)
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Nazim Sadykhov (-145 on DraftKings)
- Odds: -145
- Record: 8-1-0
- Age: 29
- Height: 5′ 10″
- Weight: 155.50 LB
- Reach: 69 in
Sadykhov had a sensational start to his stint in the UFC when he scored a win last February via TKO against Evan Elder in the third round of that fight during UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield. The 29-year-old Sadykhov has not lost a bout since suffering one in his pro debut way back in 2018. He has six wins through knockouts (including TKOs) and three first-round finishes.
Sadykhov only has one via submission but his aggressive style can definitely pose a big threat inside the Octagon against McKinney, who has suffered four losses by T/KOs, including in two of his last three fights. As for Sadykhov, he has won all of his last three fights via T/KOs. That sounds like trouble for McKinney.
Betting on Terrance McKinney (+125 on DraftKings)
- Odds: +125
- Record: 13-5-0
- Age: 28
- Height: 5′ 10″
- Weight: 156.00 LB
- Reach: 73.5 in
As mentioned, McKinney is coming off a loss. He suffered a technical knockout loss to Ismael Bonfim last January during UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill. However, the confidence remains high for McKinney, who is a dangerous fighter who loves to get things done inside the Octagon as quickly as possible.
In fact, out of the 13 wins he’s collected thus far in his professional career, eight came through first-round finishes. Only three out of McKinney’s 18 fights went beyond the first round. McKinney will have a significant reach advantage in the fight against Sadykhov even though both fighters are of the same height. He is also averaging 3.41 takedowns per 15 minutes in the UFC with an accuracy of 41 percent.
El Jefe’s Prediction on Nazim Sadykhov vs Terrance McKinney
McKinney is the more experienced fighter in the UFC between himself and Sadykhov. However, McKinney might get into trouble because of Sadykhov’s apparent power. McKinney neutralizes that Sadykhov asset by using his length and by bringing the fight to the ground where he’s at his best. Taking McKinney to win.
Prediction:
McKinney wins via submission.
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