Zabit vs Rodriguez Preview and Odds – Zabit Is Better

Zabit vs Rodriguez preview and odds are available after the fight got rescheduled for UFC 254. The two were supposed to face off inside the octagon on a Fight Night on August 29. However, Rodriguez had to pull out after sufferings an ankle injury during training. This will be an exciting match between two of the best featherweight strikers in the division. So, who wins this one?

Two Of the Best Featherweights Coming Head-to-Head

This fight includes two of the top five best featherweights in the UFC. Zabit is currently ranked number 3 while Rodriguez is in the number 5 spot. The winner of this fight could potentially earn his next shot at the title against champion Alexander Volkanovski. Magomedsharipov has a record of 18 wins and only one loss. Also, he is currently on a 14-fight winning streak and is undefeated in the UFC. He has got some big wins over big names in the featherweight division such as Jeremy Stephens and Calvin Kattar. Rodriguez also has an impressive record of 13 wins and only 2 losses. His most impressive win was a last-second knockout against the Korean Zombie. He only lost once in the UFC against former champion Frankie Edgar. This will be an exciting match between top title contenders. Therefore, here are the Zabit vs Rodriguez preview and odds.

Zabit vs Rodriguez Preview and Odds – Zabit Has The Edge

Since the winner will most likely get a shot at the title, this fight could shape the future of the featherweight division. They are both impressive fighters with unique and creative styles. However, one fighter edges over the other. In my opinion, Zabit is an overall better fighter than Rodriguez, and the stats support this claim. The Russian fighter has always looked flawless insides the octagon. His striking game is levels above everyone else. He has successfully used his 73-inch reach advantage to outstrike his opponents. Zabit’s UFC stats show that he is probably the best striker in the featherweight division. He averages 4.89 significant strikes per minute with a 48% striking accuracy. Also, the Russian fighter is a solid wrestler with an average of 5.22 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Although Rodriguez is also a remarkable fighter, he is just not on the same level as Zabit. In the UFC, the Mexican fighter averaged 4.33 significant strikes per minute with a 45% accuracy. Also, Yair has not shown too much of his wrestling ability as he averaged 0.9 takedowns landed per 15 minutes. When comparing the statistics of both fighters, Zabit clearly has the advantage. Therefore, with such impressive stats, online sportsbook sites in the US favor the Russian fighter in their Zabit vs Rodriguez preview and odds. At 22BET Sportsbook, betting odds for him to win the fight are 1.40. On the other hand, betting odds for Rodriguez win are 2.975. Who do you think wins?

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