Ismail Naurdiev vs Ryan Loder - AI generated fight pick

Ismail Naurdiev has a significant edge in experience, with 32 professional fights compared to Ryan Loder's 10. Naurdiev has a more proven finishing ability, with 12 knockouts and 6 submissions, and 15 first-round finishes, indicating strong early fight performance. Statistically, Naurdiev is more well-rounded, boasting higher takedown accuracy (41% vs 14%) and a solid takedown defense (73%). His significant strike defense (65%) is also notably better than Loder's (50%), making him less likely to be caught by a big shot. While Loder has a slightly higher striking accuracy (71%), his low average fight time and lack of first-round finishes suggest he hasn't faced the same level of competition or adversity. Both fighters are wrestlers by trade, but Naurdiev's more balanced skill set and history against higher-level opposition give him the edge. Additionally, fighters aged 28 with similar reach and experience profiles have historically outperformed older, less-tested wrestlers in the UFC's middleweight division.