Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs Rafael Estevam Prediction: Emotions Will Decide Everything

Prediction for the UFC 288 Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs Rafael Estevam match which will take place on May 7th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

Zhalgas Zhumagulov

In 2019, Zhalgas triumphantly finished his performances in Fight Nights Global, won the title fight against Ali Bagautinov, and received a contract with the UFC. However, he won only once in six fights but did it in the first round. The last two fights of Zhalgas, his two defeats by split decision, caused an explosion of anger among experts and fans – these decisions were highly ambiguous. Even Dana White understands all this completely, speaks about it out loud, and does not fire the fighter for such a terrible series but gives him another chance. After announcing a weird judgment in the last fight, Zhumagulov emotionally said that he had had enough. He was ending his career but then cooled down and changed his mind.

Rafael Estevam

The Brazilian fighter has not had a single defeat in his career yet, but there has yet to be any resistance to Zhalgas Zhumagulov's level. He is just making his debut in the UFC. Before that, he spent almost his entire career in the Brazilian league Shooto Brazil. In his last fight, Estevam won by technical knockout at the Contender Series tournament.

Expert Betting Tips

Estevam's tactic is to go in parterre and decide whether to beat or choose a submissive. Zhumagulov is much more diverse. The Brazilian will face the pressure of kamikaze, and the Kazakh will not revert in any of the episodes, and it will be a big surprise for Estevam. Zhumagulov has a perfect guard and defends well from takedowns. Here, emotions will decide everything. Zhalgas will not allow lowering the degree for a single second.