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Joe Pyfer-Abdul Razak Alhassan Pick, Prediction and Odds
Joe Pyfer: -340 | Abdul Razak Alhassan: +340
The co-main event, Joe Pyfer takes on Abdul Razak Alhassan as a -450 favorite in the men’s middleweight division. The winner of four straight, Pyfer most recently knocked out Gerald Meerschaert in April of this year. Alhassan defeated Claudio Ribeiro by knockout in January.
Pyfer has an 11-2 record, highlighted by eight knockouts and two submissions. He has one loss by knockout and one by submission to this point. His most recent loss to Dustin Stoltzfus came via injury. Pyfer lands 3.63 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 2.64. On the mat, Pyfer averages 1.65 takedowns per bout while defending them at 50%. It is difficult to evaluate Pyfer, with three of his four fights under the UFC banner ending early in the first round.
Alhassan enters this bout with a 12-5 record. All 12 of his victories came via knockout, and he has only been knocked out once. Alhassan lands 3.54 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 4.02. On the mat, he lands 0.97 takedowns per bout and 52% takedown defense. Alhassan is 2-3 in his last five fights. Oftentimes, Alhassan lacks the output to win decisions, making him reliant on landing a big shot.
While young in his career, Pyfer has displayed sound striking defense to this point. He just needs to avoid the kill shots of Alhassan to earn a victory.
Best Joe Pyfer-Abdul Razak Alhassan Pick: Joe Pyfer -450
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