MMA Preview – Nicolae Negumereanu vs Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC 272
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NICOLAE NEGUMEREANU VS KENNEDY NZECHUKWU FACTS
When is UFC 272? Sunday 6th March, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 272? T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 272? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 272
What channel is UFC 272 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 272? 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!
NICOLAE NEGUMEREANU VS KENNEDY NZECHUKWU LOWDOWN
Nicolae Negumereanu (11-1) suffered his first professional lost on his UFC debut – a fate many have suffered. He was 9-0 and had finished all his victims but met Saparbek Safarov (2019) and lost a unanimous decision. He responded well by scraping past Alexsa Camur (2021) in a split decision and got back to old habits four months later in October by knocking out Ike Vilanueva.
Kennedy Nzechukwu (9-2) experienced that same fate by getting submitted by Paul Craig (2019) on debut. He also bounced back well earning a unanimous decision over Darko Stosic (2019) and knocking out Carlos Ulberg (2021) and Danilo Marques (2021). However, he got a taste of his own medicine in his last fight by getting buried by Da Un Jung who handed Nzechukwu is second loss with the help of some devastating elbows.
NICOLAE NEGUMEREANU VS KENNEDY NZECHUKWU PREDICTION
These guys are cut from a similar cloth as natural finishers, but Nzechukwu will boast a significant five-inch height and reach advantage. We expect both fighters to land causing early damage.
We expect Negumereanu to be aggressive as usual, but if Nzechukwu can frustrate him by utilizing his reach to stay out of range, the Romanian may swing wilder emptying the gas tank.
If he begins to tire, Nzechukwu will begin to dictate proceedings with his jab and landing more often. If Negumereanu fights smart, he will mix in strikes with takedowns, but it remains to be seen whether he has that nous.
This is very tough to call so if you want to bet, go for the underdog in Negumereanu.
Prediction: Nzechukwu via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Negumereanu via finish
