Albert Duraev vs Jun Yong Park at UFC on ESPN 49
ALBERT DURAEV VS JUN YONG PARK FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 77? Sunday 16July, 2023 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 77? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 77?
What channel is UFC Vegas 77 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 77? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
ALBERT DURAEV VS JUN YONG PARK LOWDOWN
Albert Duraev (16-4) returns on a mission to build another streak. After his UFC debut earning a unanimous decision over Roman Kopylov (2021) he was riding a 10-fight win streak including two knockouts and five submissions. However, he then ran into Joaquin Buckley (2022) who punched his eye shut forcing the doctor to call an end to the fight. He returned nine months later and rolled back into the win column earning a split decision over Chidi Njokuani (2023).
Jun Yong Park (16-5) has also recovered from a knockout loss. Gregory Rodrigues (2021) snapped a three-fight win streak in a brutal battle finishing Park in the second round. He bounced back with a split decision over Eryk Anders (2021) and has picked his form back up with submissions over Joseph Holmes (2022) and Denis Tiuliulin (2023).
ALBERT DURAEV VS JUN YONG PARK PREDICTION
Both fighters are very skilled and well-rounded, but do not expect any fireworks here. They match up similarly physically, but Duraev is the stronger man.
He is a very powerful wrestler and hits hard although his cardio only makes him dangerous for the first couple rounds. Park has much better cardio and is very durable.
Duraev is more likely to call upon his grappling here as Park is a slick boxer. Park has very good takedown defence, but Duraev will persist until his gas tank dries up.
We can see Duraev finding a lot of success with his wrestling earning enough control time to sway the judges. However, we can also see him gas out in the second round allowing Park to fend off the takedowns and easily and pick him apart on the feet.
We are backing Park to scrape a decision but there is a lot of value on Duraev as the underdog, but his is a close fight to call.
