MMA Preview – Azamat Murzakanov vs Alonzo Menifield at UFC on ABC 7
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AZAMAT MURZAKANOV VS ALONZO MENIFIELD FACTS
When is UFC on ABC 7? Saturday 3rd August, 2024 - 18:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC on ABC 7? Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ABC 7? Click here to buy tickets for UFC on ABC 7
What channel is UFC on ABC 7 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC on ABC 7? 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!
AZAMAT MURZAKANOV VS ALONZO MENIFIELD LOWDOWN
Azamat Murzakanov (13-0) continues his ascent up the light heavyweight division with three UFC dubs in the bag since making his debut two years ago. After a knockout on the Contender Series, he exploded onto the UFC with a blistering knee wiping out Tafon Nchukwi (2022) and followed that up with a TKO over Devin Clark (2022). Now, he is coming off a unanimous decision over Dustin Jacoby (2023) where he fought half the fight with a broken arm.
Alonzo Menifield’s (15-4-1) impressive five-fight unbeaten run was abruptly halted by Carlos Ulberg back in May at UFC on ESPN 56. He was coming off vintage knockouts over Askar Mozharov (2022) and Misha Cirkunov (2022) as well as a draw and submission over Jimmy Crute (2023) and unanimous decision over Jacoby (2023). However, the Kiwi smoked him in just 12 seconds to to go 8-4-1 in the UFC.
AZAMAT MURZAKANOV VS ALONZO MENIFIELD PREDICTION
Murzakanov is the heavy favourite protecting his unbeaten record. As we know by now, Menifield has the power and explosiveness to shut the lights off with one hit. He will boast a five-inch reach and two-inch height advantage along with the power and speed advantage.
We have also seen more measured performances from him recently calling upon his grappling at the right times so holds all the value as the underdog. That said, he forgot all about that in his last outing and sprinted onto a knockout.
If he does the same here, someone is getting put to sleep. We are leaning towards Murzaknaov, but this will depend on how well Menifield can hold his nerve.
Prediction: Murzakanov via KO/TKO
Value Bet: Menifield to win
