Lapilus vs Taleb Prediction
🔊 The bantamweight bout featuring French fighter Taylor Lapilus and Sweden's Ali Taleb is set for July 5 in Brussels, Belgium. This clash will be part of the main card at PFL Europe 2. Who will emerge victorious? If you want to know what to expect from this upcoming showdown, check out the prediction from the Scores24 editorial team.
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Taylor Lapilus Player Overview
Taylor Lapilus, a 33-year-old French mixed martial artist, boasts a professional MMA record of 21 wins and four losses. Standing at 168 cm with a reach of 185 cm, Lapilus has made a name for himself in the sport.
Russian fans might remember Taylor from his bout against Denis Lavrentyev in the RCC league six years ago, where he lost to the Russian by judges' decision. Notably, Lapilus had two stints in the UFC (from 2015 to 2016 and from 2023 to 2024). During his time in Dana White's promotion, he secured six victories in eight fights. In his most recent bout last September, Taylor defeated Vince Morales by judges' decision.
Match Results: Taylor Lapilus
Ali Taleb Player Overview
Taleb is a 27-year-old talented Swedish fighter of Iraqi descent. Ali boasts a record of 12 wins and just one loss. He stands at 170 cm tall with a reach of 175 cm.
Taleb began his career in promotions such as Fight Club Rush and UAE Warriors. In 2022, Ali took a step up by signing with the Professional Fighters League. In the PFL, he has secured five victories, suffering only one defeat. His sole loss came at the hands of Khurshed Kakhorov via unanimous decision. In his most recent bout, held in November of that year, the Swede knocked out Rachid Haz in the first round.
Match Results: Ali Taleb
Editorial Prediction
An intriguing matchup awaits us in Brussels this weekend as the seasoned Lapilus, who is gradually approaching the twilight of his career, takes on the promising Taleb, eager to break into the UFC ranks. Will experience and composure triumph over youth and ambition?
We believe Taleb stands a better chance of success in this encounter. Ali is a skilled striker, capable of flooring any opponent with his signature right hook. He can seamlessly blend his technical stand-up game with clinches against the cage and takedowns to the ground. While Lapilus has a wealth of experience, having been through the fire and brimstone, his offensive arsenal doesn't surpass that of the Swede, and it's unlikely he will be able to halt him.
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