One of the early prelims of UFC Fight Night 219 is the Featherweight battle between two Americans, Jamall Emmers and Chechyan-born Khusein Askhabov. The two fighters have been inactive for a while and will be looking to restart their careers. While Emmers last fought in August 202, his opponent last got into the cage in March 2020. This weekend, the fight will be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Khusein Askhabov will make his promotional debut, while Jamall Emmers will fight for the fourth time in the UFC.
MMA: UFC Featherweight
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 19.2.2023, 4:00
Jamall Emmers
After dominating the regional circuit with stints in M-1 Global and LFC, “Pretty Boy” has found the going tough in the UFC with one win in three. His last fight was a first-round loss to Pat Sabatini, where he succumbed to a heel hook after initially knocking down Pat Sabatini. The 33-year-old has eighteen wins from twenty-four matches and has faced decent competition in his career, picking up a couple of Featherweight championships.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 5’ 10”
- Reach: 74”
- Weight: 145.5 Ibs
- Record: 18-6-0
Khusein Askhabov
At 27 years old, Khusein Askhabov should be very active, but he has found himself going almost three years without a fight. His last three fights have been first-round stoppages showcasing the talent that has helped him go twenty-three matches unbeaten in the regional scene. Finally poised to make his UFC debut, Khusein Askhabov will face his greatest battle in his MMA career. After showing his promise consistently elsewhere, Khusein Askhabov will look to bring it to the UFC on his promotional debut.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 27
- Height: 5’ 8”
- Reach: N/A
- Weight: N/A
- Record: 23-0-0
Betting Odds
The unbeaten Khusein Askhabov is the slight favorite at 1.72 odds on Bet 365 and 2.10 odds for Jamall Emmers. Total Over 2.5 rounds is priced at 1.74 odds on Coinplay, and under 2.5 is available at 2 odds on Coinplay. The fight will go the distance is priced at 1.91 odds on 1xbet.