Imamshafi Aliev vs Mike Shipman Prediction: Miss-match for Aliev

Prediction for the Bellator Champions Series 2 Imamshafi Aliev vs Mike Shipman match which will take place on May 17th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Imamshafi Aliev is an undefeated fighter, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov's school pupil, and a Khabib team member. He has not yet fully revealed himself, and his potential is unclear; however, what he has now already inspires respect, if not fear, in his opponents.

Aliev is good at wrestling (which is not surprising for a Dagestani), but he also likes to fight in a standup position. Most of his victories have come early, and he can knock out and choke. It's a little worrying that Imamshafi didn't fight last year or this year, but he did win twice very quickly in 2022 - against Sheena Fallon at Bellator 288 and Khayal Iskenderov at Eagle FC 50.

Mike Shipman is a 33-year-old middleweight fighter who's been competing in Bellator since 2018. We can't say he's been successful in any way — he's got four wins and three losses here. His skills are not brilliant. His opposition hasn't been impressive, and he's likely to be an easy target for Aliev.

It will be difficult for Shipman to face Aliev on the parterre, but it is not a fact that Imamshafi will aim to fight. He has several options and more arguments, but it seems he will not force the events after a year and a half of inactivity.