An exciting flyweight showdown between young contenders Namsrai Batbayar and Andre Lima will be part of the UFC Shanghai card on Saturday inside Oriental Sports Center in Pudong District, China.
Even though he dropped his UFC debut, Lima still heads into the match as the betting favorite with -250 UFC odds. On the other hand, Batbayar will be the +200 betting underdog despite his six-fight win streak.
UFC Shanghai: Namsrai Batbayar vs. Andre Lima Fight Odds
- Namsrai Batbayar: +200
- Andre Lima: -250
UFC Shanghai: Namsrai Batbayar vs. Andre Lima: Tale of the Tape
| Namsrai Batbayar | Andre Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 25 | 27 |
| Height | 5’4” | 5’7” |
| Reach | 68 inches | 67.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 36 inches | 38 inches |
| Record | 10-1 | 11-1 |
| Fighting Style | Striker | Kickboxer |
| Finishing Rate | 100% | 55% |
UFC Shanghai: Namsrai Batbayar vs. Andre Lima: Prediction
I predict a decision win for Batbayar over Lima because he’s the better overall grappler and can neutralize the striking and power of Lima. Batbayar also likes to mix his offense with striking and grappling to give opponents different looks.
Lima is no doubt the better striker and more powerful puncher, but Batbayar can easily nullify that by forcing clinch battles and a level change to go for a takedown. This would not only remove the threat of Lima, but also allow Batbayar to drain significant energy from him through transitions and scrambles.
Batbayar can take full advantage of Lima’s high guard because he covers too much of his head when he anticipates strikes and counters from his opponents. The level change and body shot will be available for Batbayar.
Namsrai Batbayar’s Recent Fight Results
Batbayar is the winner of the Road to UFC tournament earlier this year, as he swept his assignments with wins over Wataru Yamauchi, Agulali, and Shuai Yin. Before joining the competition, he fought in various fight organizations across Asia and Russia.
Andre Lima’s Recent Fight Results
Lima secured a UFC contract in October 2023 with a decision win over Rickson Zenidim at Dana White’s Contender Series. Since then, he racked up four wins (Igor Severino, Mitch Raposo, Felipe dos Santos, and Daniel Barez) and one loss (Kevin Borjas) inside the octagon.
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