Prediction for the fight Said Nurmagomedov vs Bryce Mitchell

Said Nurmagomedov and Bryce Mitchell were given a chance to rehabilitate themselves after losses by meeting at the UFC on ABC 9 tournament, which is scheduled for July 26. Both are outside the TOP-15 rating, so a victory for both is an opportunity to get a ranked opponent in the future. So who will be better?

• Said Nurmagomedov vs Bryce Mitchell;
• Said Nurmagomedov;
• Bryce Mitchell;
• Comparative analysis;
• Game Totals Prediction.

Said Nurmagomedov vs Bryce Mitchell

Said Nurmagomedov

Competing in Russian promotions, Said managed to reach the level of WFCA champion and finalist of the ACA Grand Prix tournament. He also performed well among amateurs, becoming world champion at an event in St. Petersburg.

His last five fights were finished with a 3-2 record: Jonathan Martinez and Vinicius Oliveira failed to win bets on Nurmagomedov. Said emerged victorious from a fight with Muin Gafurov back in 2023.

Strengths

The guy has a good base of kicks, plus he wrestles at a pretty good level. In general, he is a generalist, but has not yet achieved perfection in anything specific. Nevertheless, work on the floors, good footwork and a strong jaw play on his side.

Weaknesses

Said desperately needs a large enough space to carry out attacks - pressing breaks his game, and if the match becomes too dense, then the overall functionality sags.

The current form and readiness of the fighter

Nurmagomedov is 33 years old and now he is forced to fight for the opportunity to get into the rankings again. There is a feeling that Said can’t jump over a certain level to move on, although in general, he has everything for this. Let's see if 5 months were enough for him to reboot.

Bryce Mitchell

The American dropped out of the Top 15 after being crushed by Gina Silva in April of this year. He had previously been a champion in one of the Western regional leagues, was a good wrestler in college, and actively competed in BJJ.

However, only two of the last five bets on his victory pleased the bettors. He defeated Kron Gracie and Dan Ige, but lost to Topurii with Emmett and the aforementioned Brazilian.

Strengths

Mitchell is a good wrestler and that's not all he has going for him. He's great at showering opponents with takedowns, using ground and pound, and has a solid base of techniques. But as practice has shown, sometimes that's not enough.

Weaknesses

Bryce is predictable in the stand-up, he has significant gaps in his defense, and as soon as opponents start to press, and it is not possible to take them down, this guy's game plan falls apart. We will not mention variability and "Plan B" here.

The current form and readiness of the fighter

The American is only 30 years old, but he has already experienced a serious decline in his career and, what is remarkable, there is no light in sight in this situation. At the same time, we cannot help but respect his skills, and Bryce still has plenty of motivation. So, we expect from him an unprecedented zeal for victory.

Comparative analysis

Nurmagomedov is slightly shorter, but in terms of arm reach, there is parity. If Mitchell has mostly only wrestling, especially in comparison of their striking skills, then Said can offer him competition, both on the ground and in the stand. Bryce will press, throw his amplitude strikes, immediately go to the feet, and if the Russian's defense does not falter, then a systematic disassembly of the opponent into parts, lasting 3 rounds, will be ensured.

Said's task: to move, to kick from a long distance, without playing on the opponent's field. It is precisely the tactical unhurried manner, with a minimum of approaches, that will help to avoid endless clinches at the net with lifts from under the opponent. After all, in such a case, you can face a close referee's decision not in your favor.

Said Nurmagomedov vs Bryce Mitchell Prediction

Some "experts" have already written off Bryce, complaining about his not-so-high level in the stand-up. However, we should not relax, because the pressure he creates and excellent wrestling can complicate Said's path to implementing his game plan. The fight will not be easy for both, possibly with Nurmagomedov's superiority in the vertical. Therefore, we expect a protracted battle, where we have every chance of hearing the referee's decision. Download 1xbet to your phone and place a bet on the favorite!

Prediction: Full fight – yes/Total Over (2.5) by rounds