Alonzo Menifield and Carlos Ulberg meet Saturday on the principle card of UFC on ESPN 56 from Enterprise Heart in St. Louis. Try this fast breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.
Alonzo Menifield vs. Carlos Ulberg UFC on ESPN 56 preview
Menifield (15-3-1 MMA, 8-3-1 UFC) and Ulberg (9-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) look to maintain their mild heavyweight sizzling streaks alive. … Menifield has gone unbeaten in his final 5 outings, choosing up 4 wins and a draw outcome. Throughout this run, he has recorded two stoppages, submitting Jimmy Crute and knocking out Askar Mozharov. … Ulberg’s present successful streak is 5, which incorporates 4 straight stoppages. After a choice over Fabio Cherant, Ulberg went on to complete Tafon Nchukwi, Nicolae Negumereanu, Ihor Potieria and Da Un Jung.
Alonzo Menifield vs. Carlos Ulberg skilled decide, prediction
Filling out the principle card is a lightweight heavyweight showdown between Menifield and Ulberg.
Menifield, who has been experiencing a little bit of a resurgence below the wing of Pat Barry, is quietly driving a four-fight successful streak since arising quick to the thick-set William Knight.
Though Menifield has the ability to attain the upset with a single shot, I’m undecided I can overlook the enhancements and precision of Ulberg.
Each males have imply left hooks, however I believe that Ulberg’s extra educated lead hand and footwork will win the day.
From a betting perspective, it’s dog-or-pass, however my official decide is Ulberg by second-round knockout.
Alonzo Menifield vs. Carlos Ulberg odds
The oddsmakers and the general public are favoring the native of New Zealand, itemizing Ulberg (-265) and Menifield (+210) by way of FanDuel. It’s acquainted territory for Menifield, who entered as an underdog in three straight fights, going 2-0-1 in that stretch. Over the identical variety of earlier fights, Ulberg has been a constant favourite, as he continued to rack up wins on his present five-fight successful streak.
Alonzo Menifield vs. Carlos Ulberg begin time, the way to watch
Because the fourth bout on the principle card, Menifield and Ulberg are anticipated to make their stroll to the octagon round 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT). The struggle broadcasts reside on ESPN and streams on ESPN+.
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