Sean Sharaf vs. Steven Asplund prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 112

We’re set to make one other betting prediction and pick for UFC Vegas 112 because the Heavyweight Division is within the highlight once more. California’s Sean Sharaf will hit the octagon against Minnesota’s Steven Asplund in what ought to be an exciting bout on the Prelims. Check our UFC odds series for the Sharaf-Asplund prediction and pick.

Sean Sharaf (4-1) makes his second walk to the UFC octagon following a debut loss by the hands of Junior Tafa. He finished all 4 of his regional bouts by knockout in the primary round and after suffering the primary lack of his pro profession, looks to bounce back with a win because the underdog here. Sharaf stands 6-foot-3 with a 77-inch reach.

Steven Asplund (6-1) makes his UFC debut following a knockout win on Dana White’s Contender Series in the primary round. The previous LFA prospect posted a 4-1 record with the organization and due to his DWCS performance, is available in the favourite to win in the primary round once more. Asplund stands 6-foot-5 with a 78-inch reach.

Listed below are the UFC Vegas 112 Odds, courtesy of DraftKings. 

UFC Vegas 112 Odds: Sean Sharaf-Steven Asplund Odds

Sean Sharaf: +190

Steven Asplund: -230

Over 1.5 rounds: +135

Under 1.5 rounds: -175

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Why Sean Sharaf Will Win

• Last Fight: (L) Junior Tafa – TKO (punches, R2)
• Last 5: 4-1
• Finishes: 4 KO/TKO

Sean Sharaf bumped into a brick wall named Junior Tafa during his UFC debut, unable to do much against the more experienced knockout artist. Still, Sharaf prolonged the fight into the second round after winning the primary round, out-striking Tafa 47-36 and landing a takedown in the method. He left his chin exposed for a moment and paid the final word price, a mistake he’ll look to avoid this time around against Asplund.

For somebody of his stature, Sharaf does an amazing job of managing the gap and slipping out of range when his opponents are throwing mixtures. His ability to vary levels, grabbing single legs and dealing takedowns along the fence, adds to his multifaceted game and unpredictable offense. He’s also very violent in throwing elbows and is targeted on landing precisely.

Sharaf’s defense can have to see the most important improvements as he’s still absorbing 9.79 significant strikes per minute from opponents. At that rate, he won’t give you the chance to sustain an excessive amount of damage on the heavyweight level and still expect to win fights. During this bout, staying patient and remaining defensive might be the important thing to Sharaf’s success.

Why Steven Asplund Will Win

• Last Fight: (W) Anthony Guarascio – TKO (punches, R1)
• Last 5: 4-1
• Finishes: 5 KO/TKO

It only took Steven Asplund 13 seconds to secure a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, landing an enormous left uppercut in the course of the first exchange and putting his opponent out-could. UFC President Dana White was on his feet due to the performance, immediately sending Asplund a contract to fight for the promotion. He was as game as they arrive during his audition, so expect much of the identical out of Asplund on this fight.

Asplund will waster no time in taking the middle of the octagon and pressuring his opponent. His height and reach allow him to dip his head out of harm’s way, but his momentum is sufficient to keep him swinging and generating a ton of leverage behind his shots. If Asplund is in a position to hit Sharaf clean early, this fight could end contained in the first round.

Ultimately, it is going to be up as to whether ASplund desires to close the gap and immediately engage his opponent, or if he’d fairly test the timing and gauge Sharaf’s rhythm to start out. Either way, he should expect numerous chaotic exchanges and the eventual takedown defense if he wants to achieve success.

Final Sean Sharaf-Steven Asplund Prediction & Pick

With each fighters swinging for the fences during their previous bouts, we will expect much of the identical on this one as the whole rounds have been juiced under for a reason. I expect each fighters to firmly plant their feet in the middle of the cage and exchange shots until one in all them goes down.

Up thus far, Steven Asplund has been harder to hit due to his height and power getting back from his own shots. While Sean Sharaf offers a formidable physical matchup, I still expect Asplund to eat fewer shots in the method and land on more of his attempts.

When it comes to the whole, this fight should end in the primary round behind a flurry of punches from each fighters. While anything can occur in a heavyweight fight, we’ll side with the betting favorite here.

Final Sean Sharaf-Steven Asplund Prediction & Pick: Steven Asplund (-230); UNDER 1.5 Rounds (-175)