Joe Pyfer vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan Betting Analysis and Prediction

The next UFC fight to take a closer look at is this middleweight matchup between the upcoming prospect Joe Pyfer and the UFC veteran Abdul Razak Alhassan. Will the veteran be able to gatekeep the top half of the division from the newcomer with tons of potential?

Read more for the complete breakdown of this matchup. And also for the official Pyfer vs Razak Alhassan prediction ahead of making your bets this week.

Joe Pyfer vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan Information

Joe Pyfer vs Abdul Razak Alhassan

Location of the game: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV.

Date and Time: Saturday, October 07. 7:00 PM ET

How to Watch: ESPN+

Last Fight Record

• Pyfer is coming off an impressive first-round TKO win over Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 287 in April.
• Alhassan is coming off a big second-round KO win over Claudio Ribeiro in January of this year.

Pyfer vs. Razak Alhassan Betting Analysis

Joe Pyfer

Pyfer is an American mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11-2 with 8 TKO/KO victories and two submissions. He is 2-0 in the UFC after earning his contract with a spectacular TKO win at Dana White’s Contender Series back in 2022.

“BODYBAGZ” is listed at 6’2″ with a 75″ reach while fighting out of the orthodox stance. He’s only 27 years old as he averages 3.63 significant strikes landed and only 2.64 absorbed per minute in the octagon. He adds to that offensive ability by landing an average of 1.65 takedowns at a 100% rate as well.

Abdul Razak Alhassan

Alhassan is a Ghanaian mixed martial artist with a professional MMA record of 12-5, with all 12 of his wins coming via TKO/KO. Even though he’s known for his kickboxing ability, Alhassan is also a black belt in the discipline of Judo.

“Judo Thunder” has three performance awards in the UFC, totaling $150,000 in post-fight bonuses. He’s listed at a slightly under-sized 5’10” and has a 73″ reach, but he is built very solidly and is just as strong as any middleweight.

During his 6-5 UFC tenure thus far, Alhassan averages 3.54 significant strikes landed per minute while absorbing 4.02 significant strikes. His average fight time is only 6:27 through 11 total fights–including six fights being finished in the first round. (five KO wins)

Updates

No injuries have been reported to the UFC.

Joe Pyfer vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan Betting Preview

Before making the proper Pyfer vs Razak Alhassan prediction, we have to take a look at the betting lines and break down the tape on both guys. UFC bets are the most difficult to win in all of sports, so you should always learn as much as possible every week.

According to the betting lines, Pyfer is coming in as the big -500 betting favorite over the +375 UFC veteran in Alhassan. The under 1.5 round total is favored at -200, and the fight is -550 to end inside the distance. These odds mean the oddsmakers don’t think this fight will last very long with these two in there together.

Middleweights Ready to Impress

After watching the most recent performances from both of these middleweights, it’s very tough to imagine this fight going the distance. Pyfer is a legit all-around talent with one-punch KO power in both hands. He has shown great patience and accuracy in his last three fights on the big stage.

Alhassan is an absolute tank of a human being. His massive legs carry a lot of power that he uses in checking and landing leg kicks. He also showed a brand new side of wrestling in his last bout. Controlling his opponent up against the cage for the majority of the fight until he landed a KO shot.

The key to this fight is who will be able to take advantage of the other’s mistakes. Alhassan has some of the most power in the UFC. But he tends to get out of position when he throws those power shots. Pyfer is still inexperienced, so he is capable of making crucial mistakes that can leave him waking up a few seconds later on the canvas.

Pyfer vs. Razak Alhassan Betting Prediction

• The official Pyfer vs Razak Alhassan prediction is that Pyfer will win inside the distance.

This is a much closer fight than the odds say, but the guy with more ways to win is the favorite. Look for Pyfer to be patient and let Alhassan put himself in harm’s way.

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