MMA Preview – Abdul Razak Alhassan vs Jacob Malkoun at UFC Vegas 24
ABDUL RAZAK ALHASSAN VS JACOB MALKOUN FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 24? Saturday 17th April, 2021 - 23:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 24? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 24? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 24 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 24? 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!
ABDUL RAZAK ALHASSAN VS JACOB MALKOUN LOWDOWN
‘Judo Thunder’ Abdul Razak Alhassan (10-3) is in the unfamiliar territory of losing his last two. He took on the debutant Mounir Lazzez on Fight Island last year and it was the first time we saw him get completely outclassed on the feet losing a unanimous decision. He returned three months later to a devastating knockout in which he fell on the wrong side of for once. Alhassan is now desperate to get back on winning track with his 100% knockout rate.
Jacob Malkoun (4-1) is also coming off a devastating knockout. He was 4-0 in fights from 2017-2019 and met Phil Hawes for his UFC debut. Unfortunately for him that debut only lasted 18 seconds before getting assaulted with a barrage of punches.
ABDUL RAZAK ALHASSAN VS JACOB MALKOUN PREDICTION
It will be very interesting to see how they respond to their knockout losses, especially Malkoun. He has buckets of potential but returning after a debut that could not have gone any worse will be the real test of character.
The strategies for both men should be clear. Malkoun can strike but expect him to call upon his wrestling which is only getting better training with Robert Whittaker. Alhassan is expected to resume as normal and hunt the knockout with his thunderous power.
Malkoun has the ability to bounce back but Alhassan has the ability to bury him with one touch of leather.
Prediction: Alhassan via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Malkoun via Decision
