Edson Barboza vs. Makwan Amirkhani 10/10/20 - UFC Picks & Predictions
With Edson coming to the fight here he is standing at 5’11” and 145 pounds. Barboza has a reach that is sitting at 75 inches. The career record for Barboza is coming in at 20-9 in his career.
With Edson he is coming into the fight here using the orthodox stance. Edson Barboza is coming in as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu style combined with a striker fighting style as well. The downside is the last 5 bouts for Barboza have been disappointing with a 1-4 mark. The win was a TKO/KO. The losses have been by 2 TKO, and 2 split decision losses.
Coming to the fight here Makwan has ended up standing at 5’10” and 145 pounds. When it comes to the reach Amirkhani is coming in with a 72 inch reach. The record that is coming into the bout here for Makwan is coming in at 16-4.
With the stance that has been used by Makwan is coming in as a southpaw. With the fighting style he is coming in as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter. In the last 5 matches Makwan has posted a 3-2 record. Makwan has won by 2 submissions and a split decision win. The losses have ended up as a TKO and a split decision loss as well.
The fight here will be interesting as both of the fighters are doing good, but Barboza has struggled lately and it is easy to see why. Granted Barboza does throw more strikes in the matches, but with the takedown average he is horrible and compared to Makwan it will be the lack of takedown advantage that cost Barboza this match. UFC Fight Night Winner Prediction, Makwan Amirkhani.
