Nassourdine Imavov vs Sean Strickland Prediction

Nassourdine Imavov is coming off of a decision victory over Joaquin Buckley in September. Sean Strickland is fresh off a 5-round decision loss to Jared Cannonier less than a month ago.

Nassourdine Imavov vs Sean Strickland takes place at UFC Apex Center on Saturday, 14th January at 6:00 PM CST.

Nassourdine Imavov is 4-1 inside the UFC and 12-3 in professional MMA. Imvav has 9 finishes out of 12 wins, including 5 TKO/KO and 4 submissions. He has a 23% takedown accuracy and 76% defense.

Sean Strickland takes on short notice against Nassourdine Imavov. Stricker takes a risk by taking this fight less than a month after his last primary event fight. He is a high-volume striker who averages 5.59 strikes landed per minute and absorbed 4.18 strikes a minute. His secret weapon is grappling.

Kelvin Gastelum has pulled out of the fight on Monday night of fight week due to injury. Sean Strickland will fight Gastellum at 205 lbs.

Nassourdine Imavov vs Sean Strickland is a UFC match-up. The odds are going back and forth between -115 and -145. Strackland has question marks about his health. Imvav has been around these odds for literally every UFC fight he has.

Sean Strickland will beat Nassourdine Imavov by a dominant decision. Stricker will be able to stuff takedowns and get takedown of his own. He will start strong and aggressive to try to put Imavaov away. If that doesn't work, he will use his wrestling and grind out a win. He is a great grappler.