WeBeatTheSpread's Premium UFC 284 Tukhugov vs. Brenner Pick
WeBeatTheSpread is here to share his best bet for the UFC 284 fight between Zubaira Tukhugov and Elves Brenner. Don't miss out on this premium UFC pick.
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WeBeatTheSpread's Premium UFC 284 Tukhugov vs. Brenner Pick
The first fight of the night to kick off a loaded UFC card featuring the No. 1 and No. 2 pound-for-pound fighters is a bout between Zubaira Tukhugov and Elves Brenner. The two fighters bring different skill sets to the table and fans can expect an exciting and entertaining match. Tukhugov is the teammate of Islam Makhachev, and like Makhachev, Tukhugov finds himself a hefty favorite tomorrow night with odds of -650 on the moneyline. So what is the best bet in this fight?
Zubaira Tukhugov is a well-rounded fighter with impressive wrestling abilities and decent striking skills. His record stands at 20-5-1 with seven knockouts and one submission. A teammate of Islam Makhachev, Tukhugov has been training with some of the best fighters in the world and is prepared for anything Brenner can throw his way. Tukhugov's wrestling background gives him an advantage over Brenner in terms of keeping the fight on his feet. Tukhugov has proven himself to be a formidable striker, making him a dangerous opponent for Brenner.
On the other hand, Elves Brenner is making his UFC debut, and he comes into this bout with a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Brenner is 13-3 on his way into the UFC and is a submission specialist. Brenner has 11 of his 13 wins by submission, making him a formidable grappler. Brenner will look to take the fight to the ground and use his grappling skills to submit Tukhugov, but he may find it difficult to do so against Tukhugov's wrestling background.
Brenner will have to rely on his grappling skills to win this bout, but Tukhugov's training with the best wrestlers in the world will make it difficult for Brenner to get the fight to the ground. Tukhugov can frustrate Brenner and keep the fight standing. If Tukhugov can keep the fight on the feet, he has the striking advantage over Brenner and could potentially end the fight with a knockout. Brenner has looked good on the regional scene, but he has yet to face anyone like Tukhugov.
This bout will be a fun one to start the night off. Tukhugov and Brenner are both exciting fighters with different skill sets. Will Tukhugov's striking and wrestling skills be too much for Brenner to handle, or will Brenner's grappling skills be the key to a victory? I think the former is true, but if Brenner lands even one takedown, it is possible he finds Tukhugov's neck. I hate betting on debuting fighters, but Brenner has shown to have excellent grappling so far. Tukhugov's price tag is way too high to warrant a bet, but if he wins, I think it is a knockout. Brenner tends to leave his chin high and use little head movement on the feet, and Tukhugov has knockout power. On the other side, there is a small chance Brenner wins by submission. The odds are good for this fight to end inside the distance, so that is my bet in this one.
WeBeatTheSpread's Premium UFC 284 Tukhugov vs. Brenner Pick
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