MMA Preview – Jun Yong Park vs Tafon Nchukwi at UFC Vegas 26
JUN YONG PARK VS TAFON NCHUKWI FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 26? Sunday 9th May, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 26? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 26? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 26 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 26? 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!
JUN YONG PARK VS TAFON NCHUKWI LOWDOWN
‘The Iron Turtle’ Jun Yong Pak (12-4) returns after only fighting once since December 2019. That was a unanimous decision over Marc-Andre Barriault which came after a submission loss to Anthony Hernandez on his UFC debut. ‘The Iron Turtle’ is now 2-1 in the UFC after earning another unanimous decision over John Phillips, but he now hopes to be more active and work his way up the division.
‘The Cameroon Express’ Tafon Nchukwi (5-0) is also hoping to launch himself up the middleweight division. He has only had five professional fights, but he has already made some noise. He knocked out his first four victims which including William Knight for the Cage Fury Fighting Championships. He also flatlined Al Matavao on the Contender series which a monstrous head kick and continued the run by earning a unanimous decision over Jamie Pickett on his UFC debut.
JUN YONG PARK VS TAFON NCHUKWI PREDICTION
Park has the experience but Nchukwi is coming in with a five-inch reach advantage and successful Muay Thai background making him the slight favourite.
His power is devastating and once he gets into a rhythm with his elbows, knees and combinations ending with that chopping leg kick, Park will be in serious trouble. Park packs a punch himself, but he needs to mix in takedowns.
‘The Iron Turtle’ is a quality boxer and counter striker, but he cannot afford to risk eating shots considering Nchukwi’s power. Overall, Nchukwi’s power, range and weight should be too much for Park, dominating the clinch and hurting him with combinations and kicks but Park is worth a shout as the underdog especially as his durability should keep him in the fight longer than Nchukwi is used to.
Prediction: Nchukwi via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Park via Decision
