MMA Preview – Cody Stamann vs Said Nurmagomedov at UFC 270
CODY STAMANN VS SAID NURMAGOMEDOV FACTS
When is UFC 270? Sunday 23rd December, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 270? Honda Center, Anaheim, California (US)
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What channel is UFC 270 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC 270? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
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CODY STAMANN VS SAID NURMAGOMEDOV LOWDOWN
Cody Stamann (19-4-1) returns after only getting one fight in last year. He took on Merab Dvalishvili off the back of a loss and inevitably got out grappled on his way to a unanimous decision loss. His loss a year prior was to Jimmie Rivera in another unanimous decision and that was only a couple months after his brother passed away. A miserable year for Stamann, but he showed immense heart just to make it to the octagon. He is without a win since June 2020 now which was a unanimous decision over Brian Kelleher and he is desperate to regain that form.
Said Nurmagomedov (14-2) has been more inactive fighting only once since 2019. He fought twice that year, firstly knocking out Ricardo Ramos in his second UFC fight but Raoni Barcelos then snapped his seven-fight win streak with a unanimous decision. However, he is back on track after knocking out Mark Striegl in October last year.
CODY STAMANN VS SAID NURMAGOMEDOV PREDICTION
These guys have very contrasting attributes. Stamann is a short and stocky wrestler whereas Nurmagomedov is the longer striker who will be boasting two inches in height and six inches in reach which will be very evident while they are on the feet.
Nurmagomedov is a brilliant striker who can throw a variety of attacks from distance, and he will no doubt try and pick Stamann apart from range. He will throw kicks, combinations and spinning attacks.
Stamann will not pose much threat on the feet and will try and get Nurmagomedov on his back as soon as possible. If he can take the Russian down, he is capable of keeping him there, but he will risk absorbing a lot of damage in the process.
Stamann is the underdog, but as he is incredibly durable and has never been knocked out which makes him the smart pick for a bet winning at least a couple rounds with his wrestling. However, we are backing Nurmagomedov’s own grappling and takedown defence to keep the fight on the feet long enough to display his clear advantage on the feet.
Prediction: Nurmagomedov via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Stamann via Decision
