UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 Fight Card Odds and Picks

We are more than ready to take the trip to the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, as we are getting an exciting rematch fight for the UFC 312 Middleweight Championship Title, along with the UFC Straw-weight Championship Title also being on the line in the same night.

This is a 13-fight event, with five excellent clashes on the main event and eight prelims that should be able to kickstart the hype on the crowd as the big fights arrive for an eager crowd.

Our main event for the night has the current champion, Dricus Du Plessis, defending the Middleweight Championship for the 2nd time against the man he took it from Sean Strickland.

We all enjoyed the first match because it seemed like these two couldn’t be in the same room at all back then.

The co-main event places Weili Zhang, the Straw-weight Champion, against the undefeated Tatiana Suarez in a clash that both veteran and casual fight fans couldn’t be more eager to watch as it goes down.

The rest of the main event won’t disappoint, as the undefeated Tallison Teixeira faces Justin Tafa in the Heavyweight division. Jimmy Crute and Rodolfo Bellato clash in the Light Heavyweight division, and the veteran Jake Matthews faces a rising star in Francisco Prado.

A lot of International talent is going to be showcased on the prelims for this great event, and we believe that the fans are getting quite a nice treat before the main card turns the intensity to 11.

You can check all the UFC/MMA bets, the analysis of each fighter, and the final bet you can make in these fights.

UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 Fight Card Odds and Info

UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland

Why Bet on Dricus Du Plessis?

It’s quite simplistic to break down DDP’s style. The reason we are so fascinated by this fight is that Strickland figured out Driscus the day they fought.Although he wasn’t completely overshadowed, it was clear that DDP loses his magnificence as a fighter when he’s getting jabbed in the face all the time.

He doesn’t exactly have a style. DDP has excellent kickboxing fundamentals but throws traditional stances and movement out the window for unassorted chaos and messy rhythm.

We believe that “Stillknocks” power as a fighter is to overwhelm every aspect of a fighter’s thinking, making them anticipate the threat on their feet and on the ground, and we firmly believe that DDP can do that and much more this weekend.

Why Bet on Sean Strickland?

Strickland is somewhat deserving of this opportunity, although we think it’s mostly there because of the marketability and not the merit.

Anyway, Strickland is a basic one to break down because he rarely changes his style in his fights.

He walks forward, teeps to the body, jabs to the face, andkicks the legs every now and then, all whilst remaining a tough opponent to land on due to his shell.

We guarantee that almost any other analyst will say that same thing, but we think damage accumulation will be a prominent talking point here because Strickland does wear on his opponent like a virus, the longer his opponent is standing against him, the worse off they look in the long run.

Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland Final Betting Analysis:

Stricklands simple, placated style and pace is a thing that DDP can expose, for sure, but we also think that the jab and the teep are a disruptor to the chaos that DDP relies on to win.

Our prediction is a DDP win here, but we will say that we are at least a bit worried about DDP eating too many shots and looking like hell after five rounds, so hopefully DDP is a little less clumsy in this fight than the first.

Surely, it will be a fight that we will enjoy from start to finish.

UFC 312: Weili Zhang vs. Tatiana Suarez

Why Bet on Weili Zhang?

Zhang has been an incredibly fantastic addition to the UFC, and in each of her fights, we have seen her grow and prosper.

Coming from a Sanda background, we expected to see brilliant kickboxing, and what we got was so much more; from that impressive first-round KO over Andrade early on in her career to her recent wins against Joanna, Lemos, and Xiaonan Yan, we have seen “The Magnum” Zhang retain her belt with relative ease.

Zhang’s takedown defense is currently mid-tier, which is somewhat terrible for a champion and quite easily exposable by Suarez’s primary style. However, with how focused the Chinese have been on improving her overall wrestling skill set, we think we are likely to see a lot more resistance from her, or at least moments in which Zhang posts off and gets as much separation as she can because there is no way that she can outwrestle Suarez.

The Champ will need to keep this fight standing to win, plain and simple, Zhang has disgustingly high-level kickboxing, she can do anything she wants to Suarez when it comes to throwing combinations, using the jab to gauge the range and slapping the legs with thudding leg kicks, as long as the Magnum is on her feet, she’s winning the fight.

Why Bet on Tatiana Suarez?

Suarez’s entire career has been riddled with injuries and personal challenges which has somewhat disrupted her prime years, but we think she’s back and now she’s taking on Zhang for the belt so we finally have some interesting fights in this division.

Suarez obviously is going to want to wrestle, we expect minimal strikes being thrown by Suarez unless it’s to enter range in which she can get takedowns or just use her clinch game to tire out Zhang and make those takedowns a lot more accessible.

Weili Zhang vs. Tatiana Suarez Final Betting Analysis:

Zhang’s only concern should be not to take the fight to the ground because Suarez has the advantage from there.

Undoubtedly, Zhang is going to have half the work done if she can create space, defend against takedowns, and stay on her feet.

We expect Zhang to reduce the amount of takedowns that Tatiana will throw just by sheer striking pressure, and then deal with most of the rest with her improving wresting, to keep punishing Suarez during the fight.

UFC 312: Tallison Teixeira vs. Justin Tafa

Why Bet on Tallison Teixeira?

Well, Teixeira is a monstrously tall fighter who will have a 7-inch height and 9-inch reach advantage over a heavy slobber knocker, king of brawling Tafa.

In the striking world, reach is king unless you’re Stefan Struve, in which case reach is just a statistic.

Teixeira looks to be an interesting prospect who perhaps has bitten off more than he could chew, but if he can get past Tafa, we suspect that he’ll do somewhat fine moving through the rankings in the division.

One thing we would love to see from Teixeira is teeps to the body and just use his reach and speed to his advantage, making this a frustrating fight for Tafa.

Why Bet on Justin Tafa?

While some might argue that his victories aren’t very significant since they’ve come against less formidable opponents, Tafa has encountered some notable competition.

In heavyweight bouts, power plays a crucial role, and Tafa certainly possesses incredible strength when he swings.

Swing is a word here though, because he can be a touch sloppy, and that’s practically what made Teixeira time a perfect right cross to knock down his DWCS opponent, he survived the storm and timed that punch perfectly.

Tallison Teixeira vs. Justin Tafa Final Betting Analysis:

If there is one thing we can see catching Teixeira, it would be an overhand right, and we know we might mention overhand rights often, but if there’s one that can use his overhand right to great effect, it’ll be Tafa.

We believe it won’t be easy against Tafa, especially since he will have the support of the hometown crowd.

However, if Tafa becomes too careless, we think Teixeira will seize the right moment to launch a counterattack.

We place our bet on the outcome of a slip of Tafa and Tallison capitalizing with a counterattack.

UFC 312: Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato

Why Bet on Jimmy Crute?

Crute is a bit of a tough case to talk about because whilst he has shown incredible promise early on in his career, his recent bouts have led to nothing but heartbreak and sadness for us Crute fans.

We do not believe Crute has any advantage on the feet in this fight unless he throws all care and logic out the window and makes this a gritty slobber knocker, which is always a possibility, but we think his main plan this weekend is to wrestle and rely on his grappling capabilities that he has mastered during his MMA career.

To add onto this, Crute is coming into this fight off of 1.5 years of inactivity, so that also raises some concerns, because a lot can change in someone’s style in that amount of time, and he could of course come into this fight with a bit of anxiety surrounding his future as a UFC fighter.

Why Bet on Rodolfo Bellato?

Bellato has only one fight in the UFC, and it was against Potieria who is perhaps one of the more “entry-level” fighters one can face, for the most part, Bellato did well, finishing the fight with solid ground and pound.

Rodolfo is a threat to a lot of his opponents on the feet because he throws everything into his punches, but again, it’s a bit hard to tell how he is when he has only one UFC fight.

Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato Final Betting Analysis:

We think we’re going to see some wrestling and grappling from Crute because if not, he’s going to have to contend with power, and whilst that’s exciting to watch, it would make us nervous.

We might go with Bellato here, given the length factor and Crute being away for so long, but it is quite hard to tell.

UFC 312: Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado

Why Bet on Jake Matthews?

Matthews is certainly someone who we have given more than enough praise over the years due to his evolution as a fighter.

We do not think he’s going to excel or break into the top 15 any time soon.

Matthews is a very well-rounded fighter with an excellent wrestling base and a newfound skill set on the feet, his striking defense has allowed him to avoid some devastating strikes and his tenacity to fire back with just as much volume as he was absorbing and blocking is beautiful to watch.

Matthews will likely use his wrestling in this fight to slow down Prado and ensure that some semblance of control during this fight is displayed, and we think that’s an area that no one has tested Prado in.

Why Bet on Francisco Prado?

Prado has only one substantial win under his belt in the UFC, and that was against a fairly lackluster Ottman Azaitar. Prado is a fairly well-rounded fighter who has insane power in his hands but the athleticism of someone who doesn’t know how to use that power in any slick way.

We cannot confidently say what Prado is going to do in this fight against Matthews because we know that Matthews is highly capable of adjusting his style to counter whatever Prado does but the unpredictability of Prado’s strikes is certainly going to keep Matthews guessing, and that alone is dangerous enough.

Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado Final Betting Analysis:

Matthews is not invulnerable to strikes, and since Prado carries a whole lot of power with everything he throws, we do think that early on, as Matthews makes his reads and adapts accordingly to Prado’s attacks, he could get caught with something nasty, especially up the middle as Matthews does tend to lean a little bit over with a wide guard.

In terms of boxing and countering, we do think Matthews will be able to trap or lure Prado into an exchange in which Matthews blocks and returns fire straight away, potentially catching Prado clean, as Matthews can turn a fight gritty.

UFC 312: Jack Jenkins vs. Gabriel Santos

Why Bet on Jack Jenkins?

Jenkins has been a fantastic addition to the UFC roster, and while he has a small smudge on his record with his verbal tap-out loss against Chepe Mariscal, he has remained a solid competitor and someone with a very bright future ahead of him.

There are two things of note that we love about Jenkins, and the first thing is his leg kicks, they are absolutely infamous for breaking bones and absolutely destroying his opponent’s legs, so we are certain that he is going to attack the legs of Santos early, although we also do believe that Santos is game enough to fire right back and play the leg kicking game with Jenkins.

The other thing that we believe Jenkins is likely to do during this fight is wrestle.

Jenkins is by no means a high-level wrestler or someone who comes from a wrestling background, but he has enough explosiveness and strength to at least act as a bully towards Santos.

Why Bet on Gabriel Santos?

Santos is currently 1-2 in the UFC, with his most recent win being over a fairly tough and durable Yizha, and it was a somewhat technical striking bout with a lot of stance switches and trying to time the better strikes.

Gabriel Santos is an exceptional kickboxer with a strong Muay Thai background, which is evident in his technique of throwing leg kicks while keeping his guard raised.

During this fight, one key strategy for Santos will be to utilize teep kicks, including the jumping variant, as his opponent Jenkins is shorter.

This presents a prime opportunity for Santos to deliver front kicks to Jenkins’s face, a tactic that proved effective against Yizha’s open guard.

Jack Jenkins vs. Gabriel Santos Final Betting Analysis:

One major concern we have for Jenkins is that he is going to be facing someone more than willing to fire back and fire back with a longer reach as well, so we don’t expect Jenkins to look as slick as he did against Herbert Burns, although to be fair, a training dummy would look slick against Herbert Burns.

Now, Santos has to contend with a ferocious Jenkins, someone whose boxing combinations could crowd the kicking strikes of Santos, and we mean, if we are talking about whose boxing skills are ultimately better, we would have to give the nod to Jenkins as he can generate a whole lot of power in such a small space if he is in the pocket, and if Jenkins and his team have done their homework, we would expect them to dig to the body early to take away that gas tank of Santos.

UFC 312: Tom Nolan vs. Viacheslav Borshchev

Why Bet on Tom Nolan?

Nolan has been a rather fun fighter to watch grow in the last couple of years, and whilst his record is far from perfect, he has no doubt been a fascinating challenge for a few of his opponents.

The one thing we want to point out is his accuracy and volume as he throws at a high rate but also has maintained a 50% accuracy rating, which is fantastic.

Nolan’s primary concern during this fight is an explosive lunging attack from Borshchev that ends with an overhand that will find the chin of Nolan and potentially put the lights out.

With that said, Nolan is extremely educated with his defensive knees up the middle he is no doubt used to fighters wanting to close the distance quickly to find the chin, and his main reflex to all of that is rightfully the knee up the middle, something he has done remarkably well in the past.

Why Bet on Viacheslav Borshchev?

Borshchev is a fun fighter to watch, he’s here to give us an action-packed show and we’re all for it, but for as much as we absolutely love his offensive capabilities, his combinations are a beautiful thing to witness, and the way he emphasizes body or leg kicks at the end of his sequences could be a major opener to further attacks against Nolan.

Borschev is likely to try and chop Nolan’s legs out, but we expect him not to be able to succeed in the long run.

Tom Nolan vs. Viacheslav Borshchev Final Betting Analysis:

Now, the thing that turns us away from fully committing to picking Nolan in this one is his chin as he got rocked and dropped badly by Victor Martinez, and we can practically imagine Borshchev having similar, if not more success in finding that finishing shot.

His reach and height advantage are an issue for Borshchev, yes, but Borshchev has trained for taller fighters such as Hooper and Hayisaer, so our confidence in Nolan isn’t as high as we initially thought it would be.

The thing with Borshchev is that he only succeeds on the feet against taller fighters if he throws volume and enters range to which he can start sitting down a bit more on his punches, and since Nolan is such a tall and lanky fighter, we imagine seeing Borshchev succumbing to a cracking knee up the middle which may dissuade Borshchev from approaching in a similar fashion.

UFC 312: Cong Wang vs. Bruna Brasil

Why Bet on Cong Wang?

Wang is only two fights deep into her UFC career, going 1-1, and after a recent submission loss and enormous upset, so we would have figured that the odds for this one would have been a bit closer.

Anyway, Wang’s striking is fantastic, it’s clear that her boxing is her best asset as a fighter, and she often uses her power and volume sporadically throughout her fights, so she isn’t exactly reckless and throws out attacks for no reason at all, she’s methodical and dangerous for as long as she is in striking range.

Our concern for Wang is her takedown defense and grappling defense, it is yet to be tested, and we cannot think of a better opponent to test those areas than Bruna Brasil, a product of The Fighting Nerds, one of the more interesting teams out there.

This is truly going to be a great fight that will showcase just how ready Cong Wang is for the upper echelon of the division.

Why Bet on Bruna Brasil?

Brasil is quite experienced in facing tough competition, and whilst her wins have been against fighters who are not quite great, we think that whilst her competition was quite bleak, her skill set and her entire approach to fighting is out there.

She has a high preference for closing the distance through precise actions and small movements in which she slowly chips away at her opponent, slowly opening her opponent up with leg kicks and general adaptation to her opponents’ style.

That’s what makes Fighting Nerds such a fascinating team, they dissect everything their opponent does and creates a proper plan of action, but we say this with a tinge of concern, see, Brasil has a stationary head, and her body moves well in circling away from danger, but her head stays at a certain level when she’s striking, and her hands are cocked low ready to fire or counter.

This kind of style is risky against someone like Wang, who is so effective at throwing a substantial amount of firepower downrange rather quickly.

Cong Wang vs. Bruna Brasil Final Betting Analysis:

The great news about Bruna for Wang is that Bruna is susceptible to power shots. Her grapple-only skillset has led her to being walloped by fighters like Denise Gomes.

However, on the flip side, Brasil has displayed some great grappling on her part when she fought Molly McCann, in which she landed a high accuracy count on her takedowns, which bodes well against a thunderous striker like Wang.

UFC 312: Aleksandre Topuria vs. Colby Thicknesse

Why Bet on Aleksandre Topuria?

Topuria is probably a bit undersized and he’s facing a short-notice fighter who has that hometown advantage.

Topuria has been inactive for 1 year and 8 months, so let’s take a slight glimpse into his record and how he performed because there’s really no other way to digest Topuria here.

Topuria’s fight with Alberto Ibanez was mostly a stand-up affair, with Topuria pressuring Ibanez into the cage fence, leading to Topuria essentially freezing Ibanez up, as Topuria freely landed heavy right hands until Ibanez dropped to the ground, and after eating unanswered shots on the ground, Ibanez tapped out.

This is a common way that Topuria fights: heavy forward pressure, powerful punches, and upon entering the clinch, a trip or a body lock takedown leading to ground and pound, the problem is that his opponent’s record is atrocious, and now he’s taking on actual competition, regardless of the late-notice nature of the fight.

The great thing about Topuria is that he has trained alongside his brother, the current champion of the Featherweight division, so he has learned a lot from his brother’s camps.

Why Bet on Colby Thicknesse?

Thicknesse has at least grown into the fighter he is today by fighting in organisations that have typically made a lot of Australian UFC fighters careers possible, and a major organisation in Thicknesse short career is Hex, where is was a Bantamweight champion before being signed to the UFC.

Thicknesse tends to fight with great aggression, throwing heavy body kicks and some vicious punching combinations.

There is no doubt he is gonna give Topuria trouble during this fight.

Aleksandre Topuria vs. Colby Thicknesse Final Betting Analysis:

We can see Topuria exposing and giving Thicknesse a lot of trouble. Thicknesse is great at moving his head a lot. He’s always off the center line, level-changing, ducking and weaving, and just being a sporadic fighter that’s hard to track.

It is really difficult to have that kind of movement, as well as an intelligent guard in an MMA setting, and it is because of that lack of a raised guard that we think Thicknesse could be on the receiving end of a clubbing hook or at least something that comes from a loaded punch.

UFC 312: Kody Steele vs. Rong Zhu

Why Bet on Kody Steele?

Steele is coming off a fantastic KO over Chasan Blair on DWCS 3 months ago, and we must say, for someone who has accolades on top of accolades in the BJJ world, Steeles a ferocious striker so we think he’s fallen in love with knocking his opponents out.

However, the one thing we can’t help but notice is that Steele’s aggression on the feet leaves him open to counters.On occasions, he leads with his chin, and perhaps his ultimate reliance on heavy strikes whilst remaining a stationary target could lead to his chin being tested.

In this fight, we want to focus on his grappling skills. We are eager to see what this multiple-time IBJJF champion can do. If there’s one fighter you might want to avoid standing and trading punches with, it’s Rong Zhu, as he can match fire with fire.

Why Bet on Rong Zhu?

Rong Zhu is coming off a tough second debut loss against Chris Padilla, and whilst the fight was a fantastic striking bout to start, Padilla timed a gorgeous elbow that blasted Zhu’s eye, causing a huge swell and thus ending the fight after mere moments of impact.

When discussing those wild punches, it seems probable that Rong Zhu will come out strong early in the fight, while Steele will absorb the hits but maintain constant pressure. Zhu is a more experienced fighter and knows how to execute his fighting style effectively, which involves powerful forward movements and wide, heavy punches.

Kody Steele vs. Rong Zhu Final Betting Analysis:

Rong Zhu not only has to contend with possibly getting his chin tested by the powerful boxing strikes of Steele, but also the incredibly deep knowledge and skill set of Steele’s takedowns and grappling.

Steele is well versed in Greco-Roman, Freestyle and Folk style wrestling, and whilst Zhu’s takedown defense is relatively good on paper, it’s hard to compare Road to UFC wrestlers to a properly trained wrestler like Kody Steele.

UFC 312: Kevin Jousset vs. Jonathan Micallef

Why Bet on Kevin Jousset?

Jousset has a clear primary goal as he starts this fight: to dismantle Micallef’s legs. He is a highly active leg kicker, versatile in his striking from various ranges and angles. As long as the fight remains standing, Jousset poses a significant threat.

He employs a traditional Muay Thai kick, where he shells up before delivering powerful leg or body kicks. This could present an excellent opportunity for Micallef to level change and secure a takedown, but he should be prepared to endure some devastating strikes in the process.

One aspect we find concerning about Jousset is his tendency to both inflict and absorb damage. If Micallef is ready for a brawl, Jousset will be right in front of him, prepared to take hits and retaliate, which could put his chin in jeopardy.

In terms of takedown defense, we think Jousset is quite good at defending takedowns, typically looking to use his own Judo skills to turn the momentum around and throw his opponent to the ground.

Why Bet on Jonathan Micallef?

Micallef had an extremely brief fight on Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS), which revealed one key point: he is exceptionally skilled on the ground. This was something we might have anticipated based on his previous regional bouts. He effectively closes the distance, clinches, and successfully takes fights to the ground with relative ease.

However, our concern with Micallef is his one-dimensional approach. While he is undoubtedly a talented fighter, facing an opponent who is more versatile and proficient in various positions—both on the ground and standing—could pose a significant challenge for him.

Kevin Jousset vs. Jonathan Micallef Final Betting Analysis:

We believe that Micallef is likely to want this fight to go to the ground. Therefore, we think Jousset will primarily use Judo throws only if he can maintain top control, if Micallef has the opportunity to showcase his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) skills, he could put Jousset in jeopardy and create submission opportunities. Early in the fight, we expect Jousset to employ leg kicks along with quick boxing combinations.

In terms of pure submission fighting, we give Micallef a slight edge, as his grappling is excellent. However, we are skeptical that Jousset will find himself in a submission position without offering significant resistance.

Aside from Micallef’s inclination to seek takedowns frequently, we are not confident in evaluating his striking abilities. As a result, we tend to lean towards Jousset in this matchup.

UFC 312: Quillan Salkilld vs. Anshul Jubli

Why Bet on Quillan Salkilld?

Salkilld is coming off a fairly strong win against Gauge Young on DWCS, and we must say that it was incredibly impressing to see his cardio and takedown ability, he was absolutely relentless with the takedown attempts and for the most part looked like one hell of an annoying opponent for Young.

Salkilld is quite well rounded, he has fairly solid striking fundamentals, throws heavy body kicks, and isn’t afraid to deal damage on the feet, but by far his biggest strength comes from his takedowns, especially in this fight where Jubli is typically one to succumb to takedowns relatively easily.

Salkilld thrives at kicking distance, he doesn’t want his opponent to enter the pocket, he uses teeps and jabs actively to keep his opponent at range and thus frustrated at being unable to close that distance. He is methodical with his attacks as well, attacking the body quite often with powerful teeps and punches.

Why Bet on Anshul Jubli?

Jubli has been somewhat of an enigma to discuss because he doesn’t particularly stand out as a fighter. His last fight against Mike Breeden was over a year ago, and since then, he has practically disappeared from the scene. Hopefully, he has been reworking his entire skill set because, as it stands, he doesn’t seem ready for the UFC.

If strikes don’t give Jubli significant trouble, then wrestling and takedowns will. His opponents will likely take advantage of their reach to control him, using locks to maul and slam him down to the ground repeatedly.

Quillan Salkilld vs. Anshul Jubli Final Betting Analysis:

Jubli does not seem to have what it takes to compete effectively against Salkilld. His disadvantage in reach could make it risky for him to enter Salkilld’s striking range. Additionally, he will have to deal with Salkilld’s highly active teeps and body kicks.

It’s difficult to envision Jubli making this a competitive fight unless he abandons technical striking and transforms it into a more chaotic battle. This approach is generally the best way to deal with someone like Salkilld—getting into close quarters and delivering heavy amounts of power and volume. Therefore, we anticipate that Salkilld will emerge victorious in this matchup.

UFC 312: Hyun Sung Park vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel

Why Bet on Hyun Sung Park?

Park is an absolute master of feints, expect the first round of this fight to be mostly him feinting, twitching fast and attacking the leg kicks to draw out an attack from Tumendemberel.

Park may be at a 5-inch reach disadvantage, but we believe those feints of his early on will produce some really clean punching combinations in the second and third round, because Park is quite good at downloading information and getting the necessary reads over his opponent, and his takedown defence is quite good.

Park has one major concern heading into this fight: Tumendemberel’s wrestling offense. While Carlos Hernandez was the aggressor in his bout against Tumendemberel, as he has proven to be highly skilled at taking fights to the ground and looking for submission opportunities. This ability is the perfect counter to the fast twitch feints that Park employs.

Why Bet on Nyamjargal Tumendemberel?

Tumendemberel is quite a kill or be killed kind of fighter, although that’s probably the only way we personally can describe him, but from what we have seen, his striking defense is essentially huge retreating movements or meet his opponents head on with his own heavy, heavy attacks.

Nyamjargal “Art of Knockout” may not be the most technical fighter, but there is no doubt he throws a lot into his strikes and he has the ability to end a fight at any moment.

If Tumendemberel takes a more aggressive approach in this fight, turning it into a gritty and wild matchup, he could pose significant challenges for Park, as he relies heavily on feints and reading his opponent during the first round, so if Tumendemberel disrupts this critical aspect of Park’s strategy, we might witness an unexpected upset to kick off the prelim card.

That missile-seeking right hand of Tumendemberel will be his best chance at creating chaos during this fight, as he does like to launch it from afar and up close as long as it keeps his opponent on the retreat.

Hyun Sung Park vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel Final Betting Analysis:

Outside of that takedown threat from Tumendemberel, we think Park will be mostly able to overwhelm Tumendemberel through those feints and leg kicks, with more deliberate shots landing as the rounds go by, but the one thing Park cannot do is be a linear target, he needs to strike and move laterally to avoid the colliding power that Tumendemberel has when he enters the pocket, whether it is to land shots or get a takedown.

If we are to compare clean, technical strikes, Park holds all the cards, and we believe if he executes his feint game early, plays it safe and stays away from the thunderous intermittent aggression that Tumendemberel is so great at utilising, he could glide to a decision win.

Du Plessis vs. Strickland Betting Pick: Dricus Du Plessis

Zhang vs. Suarez Betting Pick: Weili Zhang

Teixeira vs. Tafa Betting Pick: Tallison Teixeira

Crute vs. Bellato Betting Pick: Rodolfo Bellato

Matthews vs. Prado Betting Pick: Jake Matthews

Jenkins vs. Santos Betting Pick: Jack Jenkins

Nolan vs. Borshchev Betting Pick: Tom Nolan

Wang vs. Brasil Betting Pick: Cong Wang

Topuria vs. Thicknesse Betting Pick: Colby Thicknesse

Steele vs. Rong Zhu Betting Pick: Kody Steele

Jousset vs. Micallef Betting Pick: Kevin Jousset

Salkilld vs. Jubli Betting Pick: Quillan Salkilld

Sung Park vs. Tumendemberel Betting Pick: Hyun Sung Park