MMA Preview – Eryk Anders vs Jun Yong Park at UFC Fight Night 206
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ERYK ANDERS VS JUN YONG PARK FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 206? Sunday 22nd May, 2022 - 00:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 206? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 206? Click here for the tickets at the O2 Arena
What channel is UFC Fight Night 206 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 206? 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!
ERYK ANDERS VS JUN YONG PARK LOWDOWN
Eryk Anders’ (14-6 (1)) patchy form continues as he comes off a dominant loss. It was a very tough match-up to be fair taking on the underrated Jiu-jitsu wizard Andre Muniz (2021) who submitted him in the first round. That came after his rematch with Darren Stewart (2021) which he won via unanimous decision with their first bout ending in a ‘no contest’ due to landing an illegal knee when he was dominating the fight. Those results have taken his UFC record to 6-6 (1).
Jun Yong Park (13-5) is also coming off a devastating loss. After getting submitted on his UFC debut by Anthony Hernandez (2019) he racked up three decent wins and decisions over Marc-Andre Barriault (2019), John Phillips (2020) and Tafon Nchukwi (2021) before putting on a ‘Fight of the Night’ performance with Gregory Rodrigues (2021) which unfortunately for Park, ended in his first knockout loss.
ERYK ANDERS VS JUN YONG PARK PREDICTION
Both these guys are very well-rounded. Park is more consistent and technical whereas Anders has that explosive power from his Football background which makes him an obvious knockout threat especially with his weapon of a left hand.
We were surprised to see Park get slept like he did against Rodrigues as he is very durable so now there will be more question marks as to whether he can absorb Anders’ strikes. The Korean can hold his own on the feet and should be able to outland Anders, but he has to avoid his missiles for three rounds.
So, we expect Park to grapple to dictate the fight and subdue ‘Ya Boi’. Anders will be at his most dangerous in the first round and if he starts aggressive, we can see him finding a knockout. He will also look very powerful in the clinch and will be able to fend off a few takedown attempts, but as the fight goes on, Park will have more success with his grappling and on the feet with his output.
Anders is a great shout as the underdog, but we feel Park will grind out a decision with the help of his grappling.
Prediction: Park via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Anders to win
