Match Analysis: Bekzat Almakhan vs Aleksandre Topuria – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-22
- Time: 5:00 PM UTC
- Location: ABHA Arena, Doha, Qatar
Game Overview
Bekzat Almakhan and Aleksandre Topuria face off in a bantamweight bout at UFC Qatar. Both fighters are 5'7" tall and weigh 135 lbs, with similar reach. Almakhan holds a 12-2 record known for explosive but low-volume KO striking, while Topuria has a 6-1 record with a more technical approach, showing higher significant strikes per minute and grappling efficiency. The fight is expected to feature early aggressive exchanges from Almakhan with Topuria relying on range control and grappling discipline.
Key Factors to Consider
- Almakhan has a record of 12-2, favoring quick knockouts with an average fight time of about 8 minutes; he lands fewer significant strikes per minute (0.68) compared to Topuria who lands 2.73 and maintains longer fights averaging 15 minutes. Topuria has superior takedown success (50%) and defense (85%) compared to Almakhan's lower grappling stats.
- This is the first meeting between Bekzat Almakhan and Aleksandre Topuria, so no direct historical head-to-head data is available.
- No reported injuries for either fighter affecting this bout.
- The fight is held at ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar, a neutral site likely favoring neither fighter. Event timing and environment have no specific noted impact.
- Almakhan needs an early knockout or brawl sequence to neutralize Topuria's technical edge. Topuria can rely on pace control and grappling to wear down Almakhan over rounds, leveraging his superior conditioning and fight IQ.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Aleksandre Topuria: -120, Bekzat Almakhan: 100 | Aleksandre Topuria to win | ★★★★☆ 78% |
| Spread | Aleksandre Topuria: -3.5 @ +120, Bekzat Almakhan: +3.5 @ -160 | Topuria to win by more than 3.5 rounds | ★★★★☆ 70% |
| Over/under | Over 1.5 rounds: -200, Under 1.5 rounds: +154 | Over 1.5 rounds | ★★★★☆ 75% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Aleksandre Topuria -3% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 1.5 -3% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 1.5 at -3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Aleksandre Topuria is favored to win by decision or late finish due to his striking volume, grappling dominance, and endurance advantages. Almakhan's best chance lies in an early knockout within the first 5 minutes before Topuria settles into a rhythm.
Predicted Score: Aleksandre Topuria wins by decision after 3 rounds