An exciting featherweight bout will be witnessed at UFC Baku, as Kaan Ofli is pitted against Javier Reyes on Saturday at the National Gymnastics Arena.
Despite the two-fight win streak, Ofli is going to be the betting underdog with +180 UFC odds, while Reyes, who had a successful octagon debut earlier this year, will be the betting favorite with -220 odds.
UFC Baku: Kaan Ofli vs. Javier Reyes Fight Odds
- Kaan Ofli: +180
- Javier Reyes: -220
UFC Baku: Kaan Ofli vs. Javier Reyes: Tale of the Tape
| Kaan Ofli | Javier Reyes | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 33 | 32 |
| Height | 5’7” | 5’7” |
| Reach | 66 inches | 73 inches |
| Leg Reach | 37 inches | 43 inches |
| Record | 14-4-1 | 23-5 |
| Fighting Style | Freestyle | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 64% | 83% |
UFC Baku: Kaan Ofli vs. Javier Reyes: Prediction
I predict a decision win for Ofli over Reyes, as he’s the better grappler, and I think he’ll be able to take him down several times during the fight. Even though Reyes is the better and more powerful striker, Ofli’s takedowns can easily nullify them.
Ofli is good at keeping his opponents down whenever he takes the fight down to the mat. He must be careful not to let Reyes go back to his feet because his confidence grows rapidly whenever he pops back up after being taken down.
The Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt credential of Ofli should be on full display against a striker like Reyes. However, I think Reyes will survive Ofli’s submission attempts due to his durability and toughness, but will ultimately be defeated by decision.
Kaan Ofli’s Recent Fight Results
Ofli’s path to the UFC was through The Ultimate Fighter 32, but he lost to Mairon Santos in the final. Even though he lost, he was still signed by the UFC. He racked up two wins in three octagon bouts, with victories over Ricardo Ramos and Yizha, while his loss was courtesy of Muhammad Naimov.
Javier Reyes’ Recent Fight Results
Reyes was a former CFFC and Matchmaker MMA champion. He joined Dana White’s Contender Series last year and defeated Justice Torres with a first-round stoppage to secure a contract. He made a successful debut with another first-round finish of Douglas Silva de Andrade.
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