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Almakhan's narrow CFR edge over Matsumoto makes this the closest fight on the Baku prelim card
Bekzat Almakhan (12-3) and Jean Matsumoto (17-2) represent a genuinely competitive welterweight contest. The CFR gap of 4.1 points is within noise margin, making this a fight defined by stylistic matchup rather than quality differential. Matsumoto's 17-2 record is impressive — a 17-fight win total at any level represents serious competence, and only two losses suggests he's been doing things righ…
Bekzat Almakhan is 12-3 with a CFR of 56.5. The Kazakh welterweight brings a solid all-round game and a marginal statistical edge that probably reflects real — if slim — quality advantage.
Jean Matsumoto is 17-2 with a CFR of 52.4. The Brazilian's near-spotless record suggests genuine quality, and his two losses don't represent a pattern of failure against this tier of opposition.
Almakhan's wrestling vs Matsumoto's comprehensive striking game
17-2 record for Matsumoto is a flag — he's been excellent against most opponents he's faced
Which fighter is more adaptable mid-fight?
Matsumoto's high win rate makes him a credible favourite by record; CFR says otherwise but only marginally
A wrestling-based game plan from Almakhan could struggle if Matsumoto's takedown defence is sharp
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