MMA Preview – Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs Jeff Molina at UFC Fight Night 207
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
ZHALGAS ZHUMAGULOV VS JEFF MOLINA FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 207? Sunday 5th June, 2022 - 00:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 207? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 207? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Fight Night 207 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 207? 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!
ZHALGAS ZHUMAGULOV VS JEFF MOLINA LOWDOWN
Zhalgas Zhumagulov (14-6) is finding it tough under the bright lights. There was no doubt he would make it to the UFC after earning decisions over Tyson Nam (2018), Tagir Ulanbekov (2018) and Ali Bagautinov (2019) for Fight Nights Global. However, he has gone 1-3 after losing unanimous decisions to Raulian Paiva (2020) and Amir Albazi (2021) before submitting Jerome Rivera (2021) and now he is coming off a TKO handed out by Manel Kape back in December.
Jeff Molina (10-2) has enjoyed an easier start to his UFC career earning a unanimous decision over Qileng Aori (2021) on debut and then finishing Daniel Lacerda with ground-and-pound after dropping him in the second round. Those wins have extended his streak to nine and he has all of the momentum.
ZHALGAS ZHUMAGULOV VS JEFF MOLINA PREDICTION
Zhumagulov has to call upon his grappling here. He is a quality striker and he has relied on his hands when taking on other good grapplers, but there is a clear route to victory here. Molina got taken down relatively easily by Jacob Silva and Qileng Aori. Add in the fact he is a top striker with dangerous power, the Kazakstani has got to get his wrestling boots on.
The longer Zhumagulov decides to stand, the more likely he will lose or even get knocked out. If he decides to grapple from the bell, we can see him grinding out a decision. Considering he is the underdog, he represents all the value, but it is hard to bet against Molina right now.
Prediction: Zhumagulov via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Zhumagulov via Decision
