Match Analysis: Rafael Fiziev vs Ignacio Bahamondes – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-06-21
- Time: 9:00 PM UTC
- Location: Baku Crystal Hall, Baku, Azerbaijan
Game Overview
This UFC Fight Night co-main event features Rafael Fiziev, a sharp Muay Thai striker with a 66.7% KO/TKO rate, facing off against Ignacio Bahamondes, an aggressive, high-volume striker known for his reach and explosive knockout power. The bout is set in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 21, 2025, promising an intense striking battle between two dynamic fighters.
Key Factors to Consider
- Rafael Fiziev has shown elite precision and power in striking, typically controlling stand-up exchanges with speed and technique. Bahamondes brings a relentless volume and reach advantage, with 11 KO/TKO wins indicative of his finishing capability. Both fighters have aggressive styles enhancing the likelihood of a stoppage.
- No previous head-to-head bouts recorded between Fiziev and Bahamondes, making this a fresh matchup with stylistic contrasts—Fiziev's technical Muay Thai versus Bahamondes' high-volume reach striking.
- No reported injuries for either fighter leading into the match, suggesting both athletes are in peak physical condition.
- The fight location in Baku means neither fighter has home crowd advantage; however, Fiziev’s presence in a high-profile UFC event after a recent performance blip adds psychological motivation. Bahamondes recently earned a UFC contract with a spectacular KO, boosting his confidence significantly.
- Bahamondes is highly motivated, having dramatically impressed UFC President Dana White with a KO contender performance and expressing strong willingness to engage in a 'banger' fight. Fiziev aims to rebound with a knockout win to reassert his elite status.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Ignacio Bahamondes: -130, Rafael Fiziev: 110 | Rafael Fiziev | Not available |
Spread | Ignacio Bahamondes -3.5: 140, Rafael Fiziev +3.5: -195 | Rafael Fiziev +3.5 | Not available |
Over/under | Over 2.5: -188, Under 2.5: 145 | Under 2.5 rounds | Not available |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Ignacio Bahamondes -99% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 2.5 -99% |
⚠️ No clear +EV edge found for this game.
Predicted Outcome
Rafael Fiziev is predicted to win by KO/TKO, leveraging his precision striking and power to overcome Bahamondes' reach and volume attack. The fight is expected to end in the second round, with Fiziev exploiting openings created from Bahamondes' high output.
Predicted Score: Rafael Fiziev wins by KO/TKO in Round 2