MMA Preview – Tafon Nchukwi vs Azamat Murzakanov at UFC Fight Night 203
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TAFON NCHUKWI VS AZAMAT MURZAKANOV FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 203? Saturday 12th March, 2022 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 203? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 203? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Fight Night 203 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 203? 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!
TAFON NCHUKWI VS AZAMAT MURZAKANOV LOWDOWN
Tafon Nchukwi (6-1) returns to the APEX for the fifth time continuing his quest at light heavyweight. His first appearance came on the Contender Series when he poleaxed Al Matavao (2020) with a head kick and he followed that up three months later by outpointing Jamie Pickett on debut down at middleweight. He returned in May last year to take on Jun Yong Park and suffered his first loss after getting a couple points deducted for groin strikes and losing a majority decision. However, he bounced back in September with a solid unanimous decision win over Mike Rodriguez.
Azamat Murzakanov (10-0) finally makes his debut after a failed drugs test halted his debut back in 2017 and having three fights fall through last year. He also announced himself on the Contender Series by stunning Matheus Scheffel with a ferocious combination putting him away in the first round. That knockout extended his unbeaten record which includes seven knockouts and a submission.
TAFON NCHUKWI VS AZAMAT MURZAKANOV PREDICTION
Murzakanov will be giving up a significant six-inch reach and two-inch height advantage in this stand-up battle. That said, Scheffel had four inches in reach and height, but it could not stop Murzakanov from closing the distance and landing his monstrous overhand left.
He will have to manage the distance very carefully against Nchukwi. He utilizes his reach very will with his karate style and he is even more dangerous in the clinch. He is also the underdog, so there is value in him, but we are backing the Russian who has better movement and volume which will set up his piercing left hand that could even seal another knockout.
Prediction: Murzakanov via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Nchukwi to win
