UFC Fight Night Prediction: Blagoy Ivanov Vs Agusto Sakai

The UFC is set to get the ball rolling once again. On June 6th the UFC returns to Las Vegas at the Apex for its next event amidst this pandemic.

The fight card is filled with great performances and racks up a total of 11 fights for the night. And the co-main event is set to be a heavyweight clash. The co-main event will see Blagoy Ivanov go up against Agusto Sakai.

This clash will be one not to miss as it will have the heavyweight division’s 12th rank go up against rank no. 13. And the outcome, in whoever’s favor will lead to them gaining a boost in the rankings.

Saki is a slight favorite walking into this contest. He is currently riding on a 5 fight win streak. He is 4 years older than his opponent standing at 29 years. He’s just begun and is on the rise. He has a bright future ahead of him in the UFC.
His most recent victory came against Marcin Tybura in September 2019. He demolished him in a mere 59 seconds, ending it in less than a minute. Francis Ngannou aside, Sakai might be the hottest heavyweight in the promotion.

Sakai is also at a height advantage. Standing at 6’4” he has a 4-inch height advantage over his opponent who will walk in at 5’11”.

UFC 250 – Co-Main Event

But Ivanov isn’t one to underestimate. He is one of the toughest the heavyweight division has ever seen. After facing a near-life-ending situation in 2012, he hasn’t quit. He lost over 100 pounds post the ordeal but bounced back stronger than ever. He is back to competing at the highest level imaginable.

Though he is the shorter on in the octagon, don’t sleep on his ability to do damage with his arms. He has never scored a finish with his arms, but a man that packs a jab as good as he should never be taken lightly. He must try and last the entire 3 rounds and hope to gain the victory over Sakai through prolonged damage over the course of the match.

Keeping in mind everything, their odds stand at Sakai -115 and Ivanov-105. Hoping that Ivanov is able to pull off an upset, there isn’t a sure shot prediction.

Who do you think will come out on top at the co-main event of UFC 250?