An exciting battle of hard-hitting lightweight contenders is scheduled to go down at the UFC Belgrade card on Saturday, as Ludovit Klein faces Tofiq Musayev inside the Belgrade Arena in Serbia.
Both fighters are fresh off victories in their previous bouts, but Klein still heads into the match as the betting favorite with -275 UFC odds. On the other hand, Musayev, who made his promotional debut last year, will be the +220 betting underdog.
UFC Belgrade: Ludovit Klein vs. Tofiq Musayev Fight Odds
- Ludovit Klein: -275
- Tofiq Musayev: +220
UFC Belgrade: Ludovit Klein vs. Tofiq Musayev: Tale of the Tape
| Ludovit Klein | Tofiq Musayev | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 31 | 36 |
| Height | 5’7” | 5’9” |
| Reach | 72.5 inches | 69 inches |
| Leg Reach | 41 inches | 39.5 inches |
| Record | 24-5-1 | 23-6 |
| Fighting Style | Boxing | Kickboxer |
| Finishing Rate | 71% | 87% |
UFC Belgrade: Ludovit Klein vs. Tofiq Musayev: Prediction
A decision win for Musayev over Klein is my prediction, as he’s the more well-rounded striker and has the option to take the fight to the ground with his better grappling skills. Klein is a boxing-heavy fighter who likes to piece up his opponents with his combinations.
With a solid kickboxing background, Musayev can beat up the legs of Klein with calf kicks. This will not only allow him to compromise his movement, but also reduce his power as the fight progresses.
Musayev can also mix his offense with clinch battles and takedowns to burn significant energy from Klein. Though Klein has shown improved takedown defense, Musayev still has the technique and strength to get him to his back.
Ludovit Klein’s Recent Fight Results
Klein has been in the UFC since 2020. In his last five bouts inside the octagon, he racked up wins over AJ Cunningham, Thiago Moises, Roosevelt Roberts, and Mateusz Rebecki and a loss to Mateusz Gamrot.
Tofiq Musayev’s Recent Fight Results
Musayev was a former RIZIN FF champion and a Bellator contender before signing with the UFC last year. He has split his two bouts, with a loss to Myktybek Orolbai in his debut and a bounce-back win over Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC Seattle in March.
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