Benoit vs Adashev Analysis and Prediction

Ryan Benoit (10-7) vs Zarrukh Adashev (3-3)

Flyweight (125)

Ryan Benoit

A dying breed of Flyweight veteran, Benoit is an aggressive swang n banger lost in a sea of technical grapplers. Although super durable and insanely consistent every fight, Benoit often falls short due to a size disadvantage and failure to set a strong pace. The right hand into the left high kick is a beautiful combination due to the awkward angles that Benoit’s low hands create. Certainly, a fun fighter to watch regardless of his record.

Zarrukh Adashev

A small kickboxer with a stubby 65″ reach leaves pretty much everyone questioning why the UFC continues to hand Adeshev fights? In a decent last-minute experiment against Tyson Nam, Adashev failed the real test against Mudaerji Su. Adashev’s timings and creativity on the counter are perfectly fine, but unfortunately, his T-Rex arms are not suited to counter-striking the skyscrapers at Bantamweight. Adashev will have an easier time against the compact fridge that is Benoit, yet he will still struggle to earn his opponent’s respect.

Predicted Result: Benoit TKO Round 3

Super durable and insanely consistent every fight, Ryan Benoit is a fun fighter to watch regardless of his record. Often failing due to a size disadvantage, he will find no such worries against the stubby 65″ reach of Adashev. Adashev has struggled in the UFC as he failed to close the reach differential with his counter-striking. While Adashev is heavy-handed and can time a counter, Benoit’s durability and aggression are safer to back.

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