Barrios Vs Akhmedov Odds

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Omari Akhmedov and Chris Weidman go toe-to-toe in a middleweight bout on the main card at UFC on ESPN+ 32 Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 9 p.m. ET.

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#SpencePorter #Boxing #PBConFOX Mario Barrios DEFEATS Batyr Akhmedov Via UD Unanimous Decision September 28, 2019 On Spence vs Porter UNDERCARD PBC on FOX. Akhmedov dropped in the twelfth and final round with a right hand, but otherwise outworked Barrios. BoxingScene Score: 115-111 For Akhmedov Judges' Scores: 114-112, 115-111 and 116-111 for Barrios.

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Akhmedov (20-4-1) heads into this one with a five-inch reach disadvantage, and he is two inches shorter, too. The Russian is 5-0-1 across his past six bouts, including 3-0-1 as a middleweight, with all of those fights going the distance. He ranks ninth among the middleweight class in bottom position time at 1:55, but that might be put to the test since Weidman (14-5) likes to go the canvas frequently. Akhmedov is tied for the division lead with Thales Leites with 37 takedowns landed, and he is fifth among middleweights with a 52.1 takedown-accuracy percentage. As such, Akhmedov has his work cut out for him.

Weidman enters in a freefall, losing five of his past six fights. One might see that and assume it’s going to be Akhmedov as the slam-dunk play, but Weidman’s losses are against Luke Rockhold for the strap at UFC 194, as well as knockout losses to Yoel Romero, Gegard Mousasi, Jacare Souza and Dominick Reyes, the cream of the crop among the class. Weidman has a submission win against Kelvin Gastelum along the way, and has seven consecutive fights to finish inside the distance.

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Omari Akhmedov vs. Chris Weidman betting odds

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AKHMEDOV (+115) is a short dog worth paying attention to, as Weidman (-137) staggers in on a skid. It’s premature to say the 36-year-old Weidman is done, but he clearly isn’t championship caliber any longer. He is a name, and that’s likely why he is favored in this one against Akhmedov. The Russian will be able to match Weidman’s grappling skills and stretch out the fight, doing enough to win the judges over for a unanimous decision victory. As such, back AKHMEDOV TO WIN VIA DECISION (+350) on the 5-way line, and also grab YES (-106): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE?

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The last time we saw 140-pound contender Mario Barrios he faced a torrent of boos.

Barrios had just outpointed Batyr Akhmedov by a unanimous decision in September of last year at Staples Center in Los Angeles to remain unbeaten. However, those in attendance – and presumably many worldwide – weren’t convinced.

Akhmedov when down twice in the fight but otherwise seemed to get the better of Barrios, whose face was bruised and battered afterward. The loser outlanded the winner 238-135, according to CompuBox.

Barrios (25-0, 16 KOs) was asked about his controversial fight with Akhmedov during a virtual news conference to promote the Gervonta Davis-Leo Santa Cruz pay-per-view card Saturday in San Antonio, on which Barrios will face Ryan Karl (18-2, 12 KOs).

Barrios wasn’t fazed.

“You’re going to see a completely different fighter on Saturday night,” said Barrios, who was supposed to fight Akhmedov a second time when COVID-19 stepped in. “My last fight I showed the warrior that I am, and during the championship rounds, I made big things happen.

“Saturday night, I’m going to show everyone how I’ve improved.”

One advantage Barrios will have on Saturday: He lives in San Antonio.

“I’m super excited to be back home for my first title defense,” said Barrios, who won a secondary belt against Akhmedov. “… I don’t feel any pressure. I’m fighting at home and defending my title, so it’s just a dream come true.

“You have an Aztec warrior and a Texas cowboy going at it. I couldn’t imagine a better co-main event.”

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Karla, a bruising pressure fighter, has won three consecutive fights – all by knockout – since he was stopped by Kevin Watts, including a stoppage of Watts in a rematch.

The Houston resident, known as “Cowboy,” was asked whether anything had changed recently.

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“I’m healthy and injury free now,” said Karl, who last fought last November. “It’s been over two years since I could say that. It’s a new start in a way. I’m listening better and my corner is the best it’s ever been.

“I expect it to be a very explosive and exciting fight. … I come to fight. I’m rough and ready, and I’m coming to win any way I possible.”

Barrios says he’ll be ready.

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“Ryan definitely comes to fight,” he said. “He’s known for being a pressure fighter. I’ve always considered myself a boxer-puncher. I’ll try to use my jab and fight from the outside as much as I can.

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“But I’ve been known to brawl on the inside as well. It’s going to end up being a fan-friendly fight.”