Taha vs Morozov Analysis and Prediction

Khalid Taha (13-3) vs Sergey Morozov (16-4)

Bantamweight (135)

Khalid Taha

Khalid Taha is a big boy at Bantamweight. There’s no doubting the German always look a great size – thick, solid, tight. Unfortunately for Taha, he has experienced a chequered run in the UFC. Despite constantly switching stances and moving his upper body, Taha’s head regularly remains cemented on the centre line. This is exacerbated as Taha tends to lean into punches. While the German has so far shown a stellar chin, and 135 is a forgiving division in regards to power, getting hit cleanly isn’t the greatest method to win over the judges.

Sergey Morozov

With woeful athleticism in regards to UFC calibre, Morozov is bailed out by his well-rounded skill set. There doesn’t seem to be much pop in Morozov’s punches despite a string of knockout victories in M-1. Although he gives little away on the feet, Morozov also offers little in way of volume, and as such could easily drop a couple of boring decisions before being cut.

Predicted Result: Taha Decision

Khalid Taha is a big boy at Bantamweight. With a stellar chin and a willingness to trade in the pocket, Taha has ridden his athleticism on more than one occasion. Contrasted to the woeful physicality of Morozov, it is difficult to see how the Kazakh’s rounded skillset can get him through this. Although Morozov gives little away on the feet, he also offers little in way of volume, and could always drop a dull decision.

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