Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa Prediction
💪 Kazakhstan's flyweight fighter Asu Almabaev is set to face off against Peruvian Jose Ochoa. Their bout will be part of the UFC on ABC 9 card. The event is scheduled for July 26 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Can Asu bounce back to winning ways after his defeat to Manel Kape? Check out the prediction for this matchup from the Scores24 editorial team!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Assu Almabayev Player Overview
Asu Almabaev embarked on his professional mixed martial arts journey in 2013. In 2019, he secured the interim M-1 Global flyweight title, and by 2020, he had clinched the Naiza FC championship in the same weight class. Following a successful stint with the prestigious Brave CF promotion, Almabaev inked a deal with the UFC, where he emerged victorious in all four of his opening bouts. However, in his most recent fight this March, Asu faced a setback against Manel Kape, bringing an end to his impressive 17-fight winning streak.
Match Results: Assu Almabayev
Jose Ochoa Player Overview
Ochoa began his professional MMA career in 2018. Initially, the Peruvian fighter competed in promotions like Fusion Fighting Championship, Iquitos Combat Championship, and LFA. Last November, José made his UFC debut, but it didn't go as planned, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Lonir Kavan. However, in his most recent bout in June, he knocked out Cody Durden, redeeming his unsuccessful debut.
Match Results: Jose Ochoa
Editor's Prediction
Asu is a versatile fighter who prefers to work on the ground, armed with a variety of takedowns and transitions that lead to ground control. The Kazakhstani fighter competes in a pragmatic style, quite the contrast to Jose, who is a striker aiming to knock out opponents.
Ochoa steps into the fight against Almabaev on short notice, with just over a month since his last bout. This scenario gives Jose slim chances, as Almabaev's style poses significant challenges for him. We predict the Kazakhstani will dominate on the ground and secure a confident victory over the Peruvian.
