Israel Adesanya vs Joe Pifer Prediction
Next weekend in Seattle will be especially hot, as UFC Fight Night 271 will be headlined by former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and underdog prospect Joe Pifer.
In his homeland, Izzy was a champion of two organizations, in the UFC he was a two-time champion of 84 kg, and, concurrently, a big kickboxing star in the past.
Joe's background is in BJJ and judo. He took wrestling in high school, and now he's mastered the right hand so well that he's transformed into a striker. He's won championships in the ROC and AOWFC, and has even earned four UFC bonuses.
In reality, Izzy's current form is questionable, and the fact that he started absorbing punches at the most unexpected moment puts any hope of his triumph on hold. Pifer will press, looking for his moment, and if the "Lord of Styles" kicks don't work, he'll be forced to engage in exchanges. Considering the difference in power, it's a long shot.
This needs to be covered with footwork and a bet on dragging the American into the late rounds without giving up his last.
Let's reiterate: five rounds, Adesanya's weakened defense, and the decline of his career are reasons to bet on the fight's duration, not on the favorite's victory. Install the 1xbet app and place a bet on the favorite!
Prediction: Total Over (1.5)/Early victory – yes
Israel Adesanya vs Joe Pifer
Israel Adesanya
"Stylebender" is ranked 4th and is in dire straits: 4 out of 5 bets on him to win his last fights were lost, as he only won the rematch with Pereira, and then lost to Strickland, Du Plessis, and Nassourdin Imavov.In his homeland, Izzy was a champion of two organizations, in the UFC he was a two-time champion of 84 kg, and, concurrently, a big kickboxing star in the past.
Strengths
Adesanya is flexible, moves well around the octagon, throws a lot of kicks, and always works tactically, not looking for quick knockouts. He's smart, catches his opponents out, and sets traps very well, allowing pressure to build before exploding with counterattacks.Weaknesses
Despite so many advantages, age has eaten away at many of Israel's assets. He's increasingly losing early, tiring in the later rounds and seemingly running out of steam, taking noticeable punches and getting caught in holds. Is this physical decline, burnout, or both?The current form and readiness of the fighter
At 36, Adesanya hasn't fought in over a year, is on a three-fight losing streak (two by stoppage), and still says he's back to his old ways and won't be chasing the belt anymore. This is all encouraging, as we could be in for a performance from that same "sharp" fighter, but we've heard similar statements before—there are no guarantees.
Joe Pifer
"Bodybagz" currently sits at number 14 in the rankings, and his career is far better than that of his illustrious opponent. With just two losses in his last 10 fights, bets on him are coming in faster than food delivery. His list of defeats includes Gastelum, Magomedov, Meerschaert, and many others.Joe's background is in BJJ and judo. He took wrestling in high school, and now he's mastered the right hand so well that he's transformed into a striker. He's won championships in the ROC and AOWFC, and has even earned four UFC bonuses.
Strengths
Pifer's main targets are the body and head, which he targets with his fearsomely powerful strikes. When combined with pressure, these combinations are effective, and if necessary, he's happy to finish off a downed opponent on the ground—he has the skills.Weaknesses
He's never faced a striker of Adesanya's caliber, and it's hard to call this young fighter a strategist—he relies more on strength. In a fight with certain defensive holes, this can be exploited, but at his age, his physicality allows him to negate his skill.The current form and readiness of the fighter
Joe is only 29 years old, on a three-fight winning streak, and what's currently troubling him (and also gives Israel hope) is a five-round loss to Jack Hermansson. Yes, it's a mediocre incident, but one in a dozen isn't enough to draw statistics. It's better to rely on the fact that with one win, Pifer could jump 10 spots in the rankings, and that's motivation.Comparative analysis
The former champion boasts a 5-cm height and a whopping 12.5-cm reach, which, when compared to Joe's cannon-like power, adds points to "Stylebender." Israel's opponents have repeatedly said he's difficult to hit, and if we were talking about three rounds, the odds of the favorite prevailing would be significantly higher.In reality, Izzy's current form is questionable, and the fact that he started absorbing punches at the most unexpected moment puts any hope of his triumph on hold. Pifer will press, looking for his moment, and if the "Lord of Styles" kicks don't work, he'll be forced to engage in exchanges. Considering the difference in power, it's a long shot.
This needs to be covered with footwork and a bet on dragging the American into the late rounds without giving up his last.
Israel Adesanya vs Joe Pifer Prediction
Comparing the fighters' arsenals, it's certainly possible to note Israel's superiority, but he doesn't always take advantage of it. However, to the cries of "Restaurant": "Let's make some noise...," the overseas "Bodybag" will unsheath his sledgehammers and do everything he can to squeeze the most out of this opportunity.Let's reiterate: five rounds, Adesanya's weakened defense, and the decline of his career are reasons to bet on the fight's duration, not on the favorite's victory. Install the 1xbet app and place a bet on the favorite!
Prediction: Total Over (1.5)/Early victory – yes
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