Farman Hasanov vs. Eric Nolan prediction, odds, pick for UFC Baku

It is time for one more prediction and pick inside UFC Baku: Fiziev vs. Torres as we turn attention towards the Featured Prelim bout within the Welterweight (170) Division. Azerbaijan’s own Farman Hasanov will make his debut against Eric Nolan of the US. Check our UFC odds series for the Hasanov-Nolan prediction and pick.

Farman Hasanov (5-0) is an undefeated prospect with a 3-0 record inside LFA before making this UFC debut. He won his last bout over Abdurankhman Fazilov via doctor’s stoppage, ending all but considered one of his first five pro fights inside the gap. He is available in the betting favorite trying to deliver in front of his home country fans, standing six feet tall with a 74.5-inch reach.

Eric Nolan (8-4) is 0-1 contained in the UFC following an unsuccessful debut against Baisangur Susurkaev where he fell via submission. Prior to that, he posted an 8-3 record inside Cage Fury and ultimately won their belt before departing for the UFC. He’ll seek for that elusive first win because the underdog standing 6-foot-2 with a 74-inch reach.

UFC Baku Odds, courtesy of DraftKings. 

UFC Baku Odds: Farman Hasanov-Eric Nolan Odds

Farman Hasanov: -185

Eric Nolan: +154

Over 2.5 rounds: +145

Under 2.5 rounds: -188

Why Farman Hasanov Will Win

• Last Fight: (W) Abdurakhman Fazilov – TKO (doctor’s stoppage, R1)
• Last 5: 5-0
• Finishes: 4 KO/TKO

Farman Hasanov will make his UFC debut in front of home Azerbaijan fans just five fights into his pro profession. He fights behind a powerful wrestling base, but he’s been extremely willing to face and bang within the striking up up to now. While he has yet to see this level of competition, the dominance of his previous performances suggests he’s ready for the step-up and an opponent like Eric Nolan.

Hasanov stays extremely aggressive in his pressure and he’s often lunging forward whether that be within the striking or initiating his grappling. His takedown defense may be very strong and he’s keen on trapping opponents within the clinch and using his Judo techniques to throw them off balance. Hasanov can be very committed when shooting the double-leg takedown and may have the option to bring Nolan down greater than only once.

His defense hasn’t been tested much up up to now, but Hasanov proves to have a durable chin built to face up to his sort of brawling. Look ahead to him to constantly grab at Eric Nolan in hopes of utilizing an inside arm drag to take his back on the feet. Also look ahead to his inside trips as he’s grown savvy in threatening together with his hands to open opponents to sneaky takedowns.

Why Eric Nolan Will Win

• Last Fight: (L) Baisangur Susurkaev – SUB (rear naked choke, R2)
• Last 5: 4-1
• Finishes: 4 KO/TKO, 2 SUB

Eric Nolan was outmatched during his UFC debut and didn’t get much of a probability to showcase his full striking skill set. He’s typically in a position to hold his own within the grappling, but two of his last three losses have come by means of submission and it’s actually something he’ll need to enhance if he desires to see his first UFC win.

Eric Nolan could have to be reactionary during this fight as Hasanov will likely be pressing the motion. Nolan could have to make a living together with his counter-punching, hoping he can catch Hasanov on the best way in and hurt him in consequence. He displayed his knockout prowess and accurate punching power during his title ru with CFFC, so dialing in his hands could have to be a spotlight throughout camp and on fight night.

Patience can be the important thing to Nolan’s success as he won’t have the option to rush much against his opponent. As an alternative, Nolan should look to permit Hasanov to make all of the mistakes while capitalizing within the striking in the course of the openings. It’ll only take him one clean shot to alter the course of this fight and put his opponent on the ropes.

Final Farman Hasanov-Eric Nolan Prediction & Pick

This must be an exciting Featured Prelim as Farman Hasanov looks to excite his home Azerbaijan fans with a finish win. His berserker fighting style has all of the qualifications of in the future headlining a fight card, so expect all-out effort from Hasanov in looking for the finish.

Eric Nolan should have the option to seek out success during this fight as Hasanov is certain to make minor mistakes given his reckless style. Nolan’s timing could have to be perfect, but he actually stands to catch Hasanov clean with a punch if he’s in a position to find the chin.

Still, I expect Farman Hasanov to walk through anything Nolan throws at him as he’s much more committed to absorbing shots so as to close the gap. He’s extremely aggressive in the best way he engages opponents and I expect the pressure to be an excessive amount of for Nolan.

Final Farman Hasanov-Eric Nolan Prediction & Pick: Farman Hasanov (-185); UNDER 2.5 Rounds (-188)