Sodiq Yusuff vs Edson Barboza Prediction | UFC Picks & Odds
Sodiq Yusuff Record
Coming off the Contender Series, Sodig “Super” Yusuff compiled a win streak counting four wins in a row, with two of them coming via TKO. However, the Super hype train came to an end against Arnold Allen as he lost via unanimous decision.
The loss set Yusuff back a bit but didn’t deter his spirit. He went on a new win streak, including wins against Alex Caceres (UD) and Don Shainis (SUB). At 30 years of age and an MMA record of 13-2, Yusuff is still an up-and-coming fighter who can truly contend for the title as long as he continues racking up impressive wins.
Edson Barboza Record
The kicking sensation that is Edson Barboza has entered the dog days of his career. Some UFC picks don’t see him as worthy of a main event status. However, he showed that he is still capable of bringing the thunder with a knee KO against Billy Quarantillo in his last fight.
The win was more than enough for the UFC brass to book another main-event fight for him. However, Edson is 3-5 in his last eight fights and has even gone on a three-fight losing skid. If he establishes the distance and starts dismantling Yusuff from the start, prepping him for a massive KO, he always has a puncher’s chance.
Sodiq Yusuff vs Edson Barboza Review
We are in for a classic clash between a rising contender and a study veteran. Yusuff needs that big name under his notch to launch him forward and up into the top 5. During his UFC career, he has shown that he has heart and talent. But he has to start showing more than that when pitted against a battle-hardened warrior like Barboza.
At 37 and a 23-11 MMA record, Barboza is at the latter end of his career. Yet, even throughout his recent losses, he was able to show flashes of excellence. His career was almost over after losing three fights in a row. But he came back by winning two in a row, one of which was punching out Shane Burgos.
However, our UFC picks don’t see him doing the same against Sodiq. Yusuff has never been knocked out, and chances are that he will be avoiding that scenario with a heavy wrestling game.
Sodiq Yusuff vs Edson Barboza Odds
Sodiq “Super” Yusuff is a definite favourite at 1.63 odds to win. Barboza’s odds come at 2.40. While our Sodiq Yusuff vs Edson Barboza prediction mainly agrees with that, there are still a few ways that you can go betting-wise.
It’s hard to knockout Barboza, as he is usually the one doing the knocking out. So we see this bout going the distance. However, Sodiq should stifle Edson’s offence with a heavy wrestling approach. This means that a UD win for Yusuff is on the cusp.
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