Muhammad Naimov vs Erik Silva Prediction: Quick Win for the Tajik Fighter

On the night of February 25, UFC Fight Night 237 will be held in Mexico. It will start with the bout between the Tajik fighter Muhammad Naimov and the Venezuelan Eric Silva. The fight will take place in the light heavyweight division.

Muhammad Naimov began his professional career in the United States in 2018, and last year, he signed a contract with the UFC. In the strongest league, Muhammad has already held two fights and won both - over Jamie Mullarkey by technical knockout and Nathaniel Wood by unanimous decision. Naimov is a former taekwondo fighter, so it makes sense that he wins most of his bouts by knockout. 

Everyone has a chance to become a champion. One just has to pick the right team, and everyone will have a chance. The key to success is hard work. A person who loves his work will be successful. One must work hard. Muhammad Naimov has the best chance to become a UFC champion in the next three or four years. He knows how to train and how to work with the public. He has more opportunities than other Tajik fighters.

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The Venezuelan fighter came to the UFC through the Contender Series but failed his debut, losing his first bout by submission. It should be noted that this fight took place in December 2022, and since then, Erick Silva has never entered the cage again. 

Muhammad Naimov is the obvious favorite. He is a class above his opponent and is in a fighting mood, unlike the Venezuelan, who had a rather long layoff. It is always difficult to come back. But it is twice as hard when you are under forty, your injuries are not entirely healed, and you are fighting a Tajik who hits like a hammer and does not humiliate his opponents with pity.