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Prediction, pick for Taiyilake Nueraji vs. Kiefer Crosbie

Prediction, pick for Taiyilake Nueraji vs. Kiefer Crosbie

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By: Ryan Wohl

This week’s UFC Fight Night begins with a Welterweight matchup between Taiyilake Nueraji vs. Kiefer Crosbie. Nueraji makes his UFC debut while Crosbie attempts to win his first fight in the promotion.

I break down my best bet for Taiyilake Nueraji vs. Kiefer Crosbie right here.

Taiyilake Nueraji Round 1 (-120)

The 24-year-old, Taiyilake Nueraji, makes his UFC debut after winning his previous five bouts by KO/TKO or submission. He is 11-1 with 11 finishes in his young MMA career. His opponent, Kiefer Crosbie, is 0-2 in the UFC with two submission losses. Crosbie trains at SBG Ireland, which is the home of former two-division UFC Champion Conor McGregor with head coach John Kavanagh.

On paper, this is a mismatch as Nueraji is two inches taller (6’2″ vs. 5’11”) with a five-inch reach advantage (75″ vs. 70″). Crosbie has allowed nearly five significant strikes from opponents, which doesn’t bode well for him in the fight.

On Draftkings Sportsbook, Nueraji is a massive -520 favorite while Crosbie is +390. Nueraji is also -225 to win this contest via KO/TKO/DQ. With all five of Crosbie’s losses coming in the first round, you can get Nueraji to continue that pattern at -120.

Ryan Wohl

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