Our Damir Ismagulov vs. Grant Dawson prediction is that this fight is going to be a real banger. The co-main event of UFC on ESPN 48 on Saturday, July 1, 2023, is a clash between one of the best strikers in the lightweight division (Imagulov) and a fighter who’s good in all aspects of mixed martial arts (Dawson).
Before Betting on Damir Ismagulov vs. Grant Dawson
Damir Ismagulov is 24-2 in his professional career with no stoppage losses. When it comes to his wins, 50% of them happened by KO/TKO. This is no surprise as he’s a fantastic kickboxer who lands 3.78 significant strikes per minute in the UFC. That might not be the highest number, but you should know that “Qazaq” unleashes a lot of power with every punch and kick.
He does, however, has some weaknesses, as we saw in his most recent fight. In December, Arman Tsarukyan beat him by unanimous decision after recording 7 takedowns. He didn’t finish him, but the fight in question is giving Grant Dawson hope that he might do it on July 1.
Dawson is 19-1-1 overall with 13 wins by submission. This guy makes 3.80 takedowns per 15 minutes, with a total of 12 TDs in his last three bouts.
Ismagulov vs. Dawson Offshore Odds & Pick
| Offshore Sportsbook | Damir Ismagulov | Grant Dawson |
|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | -116 | -104 |
| MyBookie | n/a | n/a |
| BetUS | -125 | -105 |
| SportsBetting.ag | -116 | -104 |
| XBet | n/a | n/a |
Grant Dawson seems like the kind of fighter who could beat Damir Ismagulov. He’s tough and resilient, meaning that the Kazakhstani fighter probably won’t be able to finish him with his strikes. And if he doesn’t, Dawson may utilize his wrestling skills and take the fight to the floor, which is where we could see him get another win by submission.
Pick: Grant Dawson to win
