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UFC Paris: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Brendan Allen Prediction, Odds, and Picks (September 28)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Our Imavov vs. Allen prediction is that the UFC Paris co-main event will determine the next title challenger.
- Brendan Allen is one of the best grapplers on the planet, while Nassourdine Imavov is much more well-rounded.
- UFC Paris betting odds favor Imavov to win; he’s priced at -220 at the moment.
Nassourdine Imavov vs. Brendan Allen is the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis a.k.a. UFC Paris.
Both fighters are in great form, beating some real elite middleweights over the last couple of years. This is why many pundits suspect the Imavov vs. Allen UFC Paris fight will serve as a sort of title eliminator. The winner of this fight is very likely to get in the UFC Middleweight title conversation.
With both fighters having something to prove, this matchup could be crucial in determining the path their UFC careers will take.
Nassourdine Imavov vs. Brendan Allen Odds
| Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|
| Nassourdine Imavov | -220 |
| Brendan Allen | +180 |
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: Accor Arena in Paris, France
- Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
- Time: ~03:00 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: ESPN
Fight Preview
Nassourdine Imavov is 14-4-1 overall, with two wins in 2024 – he beat Roman Dolidze by decision and Jared Cannonier by TKO. Imavov is a well-rounded fighter with amazing wrestling skills and incredible striking. He lands roughly one takedown per 15 minutes, while his striking average is 4.58 per minute.
He doesn’t seem to have a weak spot, the evidence being that three of his four losses happened by decision, the most recent of which was to Sean Strickland. His only loss inside the distance was a submission loss in his first-ever professional MMA fight.
Imavov’s opponent, Brendan Allen (24-5), is on a 7-fight win streak. Known for his world-class grappling, Allen has won 14 fights by submission. This includes wins over other elite grapplers like Bruno Silva and Paul Craig.
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Allen is also great striking-wise, but he also gets hit a lot. In his most recent fight, he absorbed 124 significant strikes, but still ended up winning – he beat Chris Curtis by split decision.
Nassourdine Imavov vs. Brendan Allen Prediction
Our Imavov vs. Allen prediction is that Imavov will win. He’s got way more weapons in his arsenal than Allen, who’s grappling-first. We suspect the fight will last until the end, after which the judges will score in Imavov’s favor.
Pick: Nassourdine Imavov by decision
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