Ode’ Osbourne vs. Asu Almabaev: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

“The Jamaican Sensation” Ode’ Osbourne and Kazakh debutant Asu Almabaev open the preliminary card of UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font. Albamaev is on a thirteen-fight winning streak that has seen him overcome former UFC fighters. Ode’ Osbourne has vowed he won’t be added to that incredible statistics run. UFC on ESPN takes place this weekend at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

MMA: UFC Flyweight

Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Where to watch: ESPN/ESPN+

Date: 6.08.2023. 01.00

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, the 31-year-old part-time Assistant Teacher made his UFC debut in 2020, losing to Bruan Kelleher at UFC 246. Since then, the Southpaw has amassed a 4-3 record in the promotion. Early this year, Ode’ Osbourne secured a split decision over Charles Johnson to make it three wins in his last four fights. The Dana White Contender Series 20 graduate has been training with UFC Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and interim Bellator champ Patchy Mix ahead of this fight.

• Age: 31;
• Height: 5’ 7”;
• Reach: 73”;
• Record: 12-5-1 (NC)

So, my goal is not just to win this fight but to finish him because I’m not just somebody you can just make a name off of.

Ode’ Osbourne

With a Jiu-jitsu fighting style, Kazakh mixed martial artist Asu Almabaev last lost a professional fight in April 2017. Fighting out of Almaty, “Zulfikar” has competed in M-1 Global, AMC Fight Nights Global, Brave, and ACB. The 29-year-old is due to make his UFC debut on the back of a thirteen-fight winning streak, including wins over former UFC fighter Chris Kelades and Zach Makovsky.

• Age: 29;
• Height: 5’ 5”;
• Reach: N/A”;
• Record: 17-2;

Asu Almabeav is the favorite to win. The debutant is priced at 1.49 odds to win, with the Jamaican available at 2.51. Both fighters are priced the same at 3.40 odds to win by KO, TKO, DQ, or submission on Bet365. The fight going to a decision is priced at 2.1 odds on 1XBET.