Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov 8/3/24 UFC on ABC 74 Betting Picks

Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov 8/3/24 – The highly anticipated Bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov is set to headline UFC on ABC 74. This clash of titans features two fighters with impressive records and distinct fighting styles, promising an electrifying match. Sandhagen, with a professional record of 17-4-0, faces the undefeated Nurmagomedov, who boasts a spotless 17-0-0 record. As fans and bettors alike prepare for this event, premier betting websites have listed Nurmagomedov as the favorite, but the unpredictable nature of the sport keeps the excitement palpable.

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Current betting odds reflect the high expectations for Nurmagomedov, who is favored to win with a -250 moneyline, indicating his perceived superiority in the bout. Sandhagen, listed at +180, is seen as the underdog. These odds suggest that while Nurmagomedov is the favorite, Sandhagen’s potential for an upset cannot be overlooked. For bettors, the odds may influence their decisions, with the potential for higher returns on a Sandhagen victory.

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Cory Sandhagen

In this fight, Cory Sandhagen who is famous for his striking and all-rounder standing comes to the contest with a total record of seventeen wins, four losses, and no draws. In terms of reach and height with a height of 5’ 11” and reach 70 inches Sandhagen brings his advantage in physical build to take distance and knock his opponents. He also has quite good statistics; his average of significant strikes landed per minute is 5.33 and the striking accuracy is 44%. Sandhagen’s switch stance is an essential factor that enables him to counter his rivals significantly.

Defensively, Sandhagen has three point forty strikes landed on him per minute, and 58% of them are kept off by his guard. His wrestling, although not his best category, scores an average of 1.36 takedown per 15 minutes with the takedown accuracy of 33%. His takedown defense is 64% and this will show us his prowess in avoiding his counterparts’ attempts to bring the wrestling match to the ground. The last time he stepped into the octagon, Sandhagen was able to get a victory over Font during the match.

Umar Nurmagomedov

Umar Nurmagomedov is another young fighter from the Bantamweight division with the statistical line in the form of 17 wins and no losses. Although Nurmagomedov stands at 5’ 8” with a reach of 69 inches – he may be physically dwarfed by Sandhagen – Khabib fights out of the orthodox stance and is an incredibly skilled wrestler. Nurmagomedov is accurate when striking, having a striking accuracy percentage of 69% and an average of significant strikes landed per minute being 4.75. Defensively, he is especially strong with a 76% defense rate and an absorption rate of only 0.56 strikes per minute.

Nurmagomedov is a well rounded fighter and especially skilled in grappling; his statistical performance is consistent and shows that he averages 4.51 takedowns per 15 minutes with 56% takedown accuracy. Regarding defensive skills against the opponent’s grappling attempts his takedown defense is noteworthy – it is 100%. His last bout was against Almakhan; he secured a victory, thereby proving that he indeed is a force to reckon within the division.