MMA Preview – Ed Herman vs Alonzo Menifield at UFC 265
ED HERMAN VS ALONZO MENIFIELD FACTS
When is UFC 265? Sunday 8th August, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 265? Toyota Center, Houston, Texas (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 265? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 265
What channel is UFC 265 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 265? 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!
ED HERMAN VS ALONZO MENIFIELD LOWDOWN
It seemed Ed Herman’s (26-14(1)) career was finally coming to an end after losing his third fight in a row. Nikita Krylov made him eat dirt with a beautiful head kick and then he lost decisions to CB Dollaway (unanimous) and Gian Villante (split). However, he waltzed into 2019 by kneeing Pat Cummins and earning a unanimous decision over Khadis Ibragimov. He made it three in a row after submitting Mike Rodriguez, but he was lucky after getting some time-out to recover from an illegal blow, but replays showed Rodriguez was nowhere near the jewels and was robbed of the chance of finishing Herman.
2020 was a bad year for Alonzo Menifield (10-2) suffering both his losses. The knockout machine was flying after his first two UFC fights. He TKO’d Dashawn Boatwright on the Contender Series and then erased Vinicius Moreira and Paul Craig with first-round knockouts. He then got grinded down by Devin Clark in a dominant unanimous decision and then starched by Ovince Saint Preux (OSP). However, he is back on the winning trail after taking a leaf out of OSP’s book and pulling off a Von Flue choke on Fabio Cherant back in March.
ED HERMAN VS ALONZO MENIFIELD PREDICTION
If Herman gets out the first round, he has a great chance of extending his win streak. He has the cardio, experience and grappling (particularly the clinch) to wear Menifield down and sneak a decision
However, that is easier said than done. Menifield is an absolute juggernaut with ferocious knockout power. He is incredibly explosive and as long as he fights his own game, he can blast Herman away.
Menifield did not impose himself against Clark and OSP and considering his skill set and Herman’s nous, Menifield has to be aggressive. If Herman weathers the first round, he will be a great bet to win especially as an underdog.
However, we expect a Menifield performance of old, putting the crafty veteran away early.
Prediction: Menifield via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Herman via Decision
