The sole Emirati on Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card in Abu Dhabi will enter the octagon early in the prelims. Mohammad Yahya is set to face American Steven Nguyen in a bout between fighters eager to notch their first UFC victory. Before this fight at Etihad Arena starts, continue reading for my prediction on Mohammad Yahya vs. Steven Nguyen.
Our Mohammad Yahya vs. Steven Nguyen Pick
- Pick: Steven Nguyen to win by decision
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
- Get Your Bonus Bets: Use our DraftKings promo code to bet $5 and instantly receive $150 in bonus bets, win or lose on this fight. Click the Claim Bonus button below to begin!
Tale of the Tape
| Mohammad Yahya | Steven Nguyen | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 31 | 32 |
| Height | 5’9″ | 5’11” |
| Reach | 73″ | 73″ |
| Weight | 145 lbs | 145 lbs |
| Record | 12-5-0 | 9-2-0 |
Mohammad Yahya vs. Steven Nguyen Preview
Mohammad Yahya enters this fight following two consecutive UFC losses. He has made major changes to his training, including a new diet and a 12-week camp. Yahya knows this could be his last chance to stay in the UFC. Fighting on home ground in the United Arab Emirates, he hopes this will aid his quest for a first win.
Steven Nguyen is also coming off a loss in his last fight, having dropped his UFC debut by unanimous decision against Jarno Errens. With a 2-1 record in Dana White’s Contender Series, Nguyen wants to prove he deserves to stay in the UFC, even if his opponent is also seeking their first UFC win.
Betting Insights
- Betting Odds: Nguyen is favored to win with odds of -380, while Yahya stands at +300 for a win in his home country.
- Over/Under: The over/under is set at 1.5 rounds, with the over heavily juiced at -210 and the under at +160.
- These fighters have a combined 0-3 UFC record.
- Two of their three combined UFC fights have gone the distance.
Mohammad Yahya vs. Steven Nguyen Prediction
Going into this fight, someone is likely to secure their first UFC win. Barring a draw, I expect Steven Nguyen to emerge victorious. Yahya seems out of his depth in the UFC despite fighting on home turf, and this might be his final bout with the promotion.
Nguyen should secure a win here, but if not, it might warrant his release. This bout feels like an old WWE Loser Leaves Town Match, and I predict Nguyen will continue at Yahya’s expense.
- SCCG Management. The Gambling Industry’s Global Connector. Access Here.
- Source: SCCGManagement.com