MMA Preview – Chris Duncan vs Yanal Ashmoz at UFC Fight Night 224
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CHRIS DUNCAN VS YANAL ASHMOZ FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 224? Saturday 22nd July, 2023 - 16:45 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 224? The O2 Arena, London (UK)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 224? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 224 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 224? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
CHRIS DUNCAN VS YANAL ASHMOZ LOWDOWN
Chris Duncan (10-1) has finally got his UFC account up and running. After getting knocked out by Viacheslav Borshchev (2021) on the Contender Series, he went back to the regional scene of the Ultimate Fight League to collect a routine unanimous decision over Jonathan Carlos (2022). That earnt him a second audition on the Contender Series which he passed with flying colours knocking out Charlie Campbell (2022) in the first round. He was handed a tough debut in the form of Omar Morales but squeaked past in a split decision.
He takes on Yanal Ashmoz (7-0) who is fresh off smoking another home favourite in London. He took on Sam Patterson at UFC 286 which was the same card Duncan fought Morales back in March. He made a mockery of the odds starching him in the first round to start his UFC career off with a bang and extend his unbeaten record.
CHRIS DUNCAN VS YANAL ASHMOZ PREDICTION
Ashmoz is still on cloud nine and now returns to London to emulate that dream debut. He gave up 10 inches in reach and six in height to Patterson and only has three inches in reach and one in height to worry about here.
That said, we do not feel reach will be much of a factor here as we expect Duncan to call upon his grappling to subdue the Israeli and drain the gas tank. He can grapple himself and is very strong, but Duncan has the technique and cardio to steal the rounds.
The stand-up contest should also be feisty and we expect Duncan’s toughness to weather the early storm of explosive strikes to finish strong in round two and three.
Prediction: Duncan via Decision
Value bet: Ashmoz to win
