The featherweight clash between Losene Keita and Muhammad Naimov will be part of the UFC Paris card on Saturday in front of the Accor Arena crowd in France.
Both fighters are fresh off losses in their previous matches, but Naimov enters the fight as the betting underdog with +310 UFC odds, while Losene, who lost his promotional debut, is going to be the -400 betting favorite.
UFC Paris: Losene Keita vs. Muhammad Naimov Fight Odds
- Losene Keita: -400
- Muhammad Naimov: +310
UFC Paris: Losene Keita vs. Muhammad Naimov: Tale of the Tape
| Losene Keita | Muhammad Naimov | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 32 |
| Height | 5’9” | 5’9” |
| Reach | 72 inches | 70 inches |
| Leg Reach | N/A | 38.5 inches |
| Record | 16-2 | 13-4 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 63% | 62% |
UFC Paris: Losene Keita vs. Muhammad Naimov: Prediction
I predict a TKO/KO victory for Keita over Naimov because he’s the better overall striker and is more defensively responsible. Also, Naimov is very hittable, as he doesn’t move his head away from the centerline.
This makes him vulnerable with punches down the middle, and I think Keita will spam him with these. Naimov’s best counter to Keita is to attack his lead leg, since he’s very heavy on it and can mix in grappling.
But despite these possible counters from Naimov, I still believe that Keita will stun him with a punch combination and eventually end the fight with ground-and-pound strikes. I don’t think this match will make it past the second round.
Losene Keita’s Recent Fight Results
Keita was a former OKTAGON champion before earning a UFC roster spot last year. He was pitted against Nathaniel Wood in March at UFC London, but suffered a tough split decision loss. It was his second career defeat.
Muhammad Naimov’s Recent Fight Results
Naimov made his UFC debut in 2023 and has since recorded six wins and one loss under the Las Vegas-based promotion. His victories were against Jamie Mullarkey, Wood, Erik Silva, Kaan Ofli, and Bogdan Grad, while his losses were courtesy of Felipe Lima and Mairon Santos.
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