C.J. Vergara clashes with Asu Almabaev in an intriguing flyweight bout in the early prelims of UFC 299. While both fighters are currently in good form, Almabaev of Kazakhstan is on a fourteen-match winning run. With such dominance, it is not surprising that Almabaev is the huge favorite to win the fight at UFC 299, which is held this weekend in Florida.
Bet on CJ Vergara vs. Asu Almabaev with 1xBetMMA: UFC Flyweight
Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida, USA
Where to watch: ESPN+ / ESPN (PPV)
Date: 10.03.2024. 02:20
C.J. Vergara
The Dana White Contender Series graduate debuted in 2021 in the UFC with a loss to Ode’ Osbourne. A further loss to Tatsuro Taira was between wins over Kleydson Rodrigues and Daniel Da Silva. CJ Vergara began training Muay Thai as a teenager, and it was his youthful dream to become a UFC fighter. He comes into this matchup having won consecutive times for the first time in his UFC career. The 32-year-old earned a decision last July against Vinicius Salvador.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 32;
- Height: 5’6”;
- Weight: 125 lbs (57kg);
- Reach: 68”;
- Record: 12-4-1 (Draw)
Asu Almabaev
The Kazakhstani flyweight will make his sophomore bow in the UFC following an impressive win over Ode’ Osbourne. Almabaev announced himself in the elite promotion with a rear naked choke of Osbourne, extending his winning streak to fourteen. The 30-year-old has competed in regional promotions like M-1 Challenge, Brave, FNG, and ACB. “Zulfikar” made his pro debut in 2013, and his winning run stretches to 2017.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 30;
- Height: 5’4’’;
- Reach: 65”;
- Weight: 125 lbs (57kg);
- Record: 18-2-0
Betting Odds
Carlos Vergara is a 5.42 underdog on 1XBET, priced as a No for the fight to go the distance at 1.606. Betwinner lists total over 1.5 at 1.5 odds and the under at 2.5. Almabaev by submission is priced at 2.20 odds on Bet365, which also prices a win for the Kazahkstani by KO/TKO at 2.775.
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