Duraev vs Park Fight Info, Date & Time
UFC Vegas 77 – Co-Main Event Middleweight Bout
Albert Duraev (16-4, 3 KOs) vs. Jun Yong Park (16-5, 5 KOs)
Date:'Saturday, July 15, 2023
Fight Time:'This will be on the main card, which begins at 10 p.m. ET.
Venue:'UFC Apex – Las Vegas, NV
Coverage:'ESPN+
Duraev vs Park Odds & Prop Bets
Moneyline:
– Albert Duraev: (+126)
– Jun Yong Park: (-162)
Method of Victory:
– Duraev by KO/TKO: (N/A)
– Duraev by Points: (N/A)
– Duraev by Submission: (N/A)
– Park by KO/TKO: (N/A)
– Park by Points: (N/A)
– Park by Submission: (N/A)
Duraev vs Park Prediction
Both Duraev and Park enter Saturday unranked in the middleweight division, meaning this bout could go a long way in helping the winner gain recognition. Each fighter enters fresh off a victory, too, as Duraev defeated Chidi Njokuani via split decision and Park defeated Denis Tiuliulin via submission.
I find myself backing Park since he knows what it takes to win over the judges. After all, he is 4-0 in UFC bouts determined by decision. That is because he is not afraid to take command, averaging 4.92 significant strikes landed per minute at a 51% accuracy rate.
Those marks outshine those of Duraev (2.94 & 40%). That isn't the only area in which Park has an advantage, either. The South Korean's 51% takedown rate is much more reliable than Duraev's mark of 27%. Whether this fight stays upright or goes to the ground, Park will be the one in charge.
Duraev vs Park Best Bet
As mentioned above, Park has found success in the UFC by grinding out battles and providing the judges with ample reasons for him to win. He hasn't knocked out an opponent in over five years and Duraev has yet to lose via submission at the UFC level. That makes backing Park to win by decision once again the way to go. Expect these two to go blow-for-blow before Park has his hand raised.