close icon
popup icon
Free Picks
Discounts &
Get $15 Free
Andy Lang

Andy Lang

(24217) Ateba Gautier at (24218) Yura Naito

Event:
(24217) Ateba Gautier at (24218) Yura Naito
Sport/League:
MMA
Date/Time:
September 17, 2024 8PM EDT
Play Rating:
2%
Odds:
-145
Play:
2% – Yura Naito -145
Result:
Loss
Analysis

Both guys have pretty impressive finishing power, but some of the opponents that they’ve faced have been shockingly bad.  Naito is going to want to shoot and get the takedown while Gautier is going to want to stand and strike.  If Gautier keeps it on the feet, he can let his strikes fly, and he can knock out Naito no problem, but I really like Naito’s takedown game, and control.  Gautier’s stance leaves him open to get taken down, and I don’t think Naito will waste any time.  Gautier has a fight a couple of years ago where he gassed out bad after being taken down, and I think that's a pretty clear path for Naito here, which is to just avoid the big strikes early, get into the clinch, and make Gautier work and as soon as he gets tired, he'll lose his KO power.  Naito has really good ground and pound, and I think he wins this convincingly on the ground.  

Back to Top
close popup icon