At UFC Fight Night, Jun Yong Park puts his three-fight winning streak on the line against Albert Duraev in the co-main event. In this post, we’ll be looking at some Albert Duraev-Jun Yong Park picks and make a prediction for the fight.
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UFC Fight Night: Albert Duraev-Jun Yong Park Prediction and Odds
Albert Duraev vs. Jun Yong Park Odds
Albert Duraev: +130 | Jun Yong Park: -160
Park most recently submitted Denis Tiuliulin in February and enters this fight as a -160 favorite. On the other side, Duraev defeated Chidi Njokuani via split decision in his most recent fight, putting him at 2-1 within the UFC.
Park has a well-rounded skill set, evidenced by his five knockouts and five submissions throughout his career. On the feet, Park averages 4.92 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.71. He also lands 2.33 takedowns per bout, defending them at 70%. Durability has become a slight concern with Park. He has a 16-5 overall record, but he has been finished in three of those losses.
Duraev comes from a wrestling base but has begun to round out his striking of late. In the UFC he averages 2.07 takedowns per bout while defending them at 50%. It should be noted that he has only faced two takedown attempts in his career, likely because he has the wrestling edge against most opponents. On the feet he lands 2.94 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 2.53. Duraev’s fights have been more likely to finish early to this point. At 16-4, Duraev has three knockouts and nine submissions to his name. However, he has been knocked out in all four of his losses.
On paper, linemakers did a solid job with this fight. However, value can still be found on Duraev as the underdog. Duraev has the skills to trade with Park wherever the fight goes. He also has a strong strength of schedule, and his most recent loss came as a result of a doctor’s stoppage. Even a potential submission prop could be in the cards later this week.
