UFC Fight Night 248: Zhang Mingyang vs. Ozzy Diaz Prediction

UFC Fight Night 248: Zhang Mingyang vs. Ozzy Diaz Prediction for Today, 11/23/24

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UFC Fight Night 248: Zhang Mingyang vs. Ozzy Diaz Pickswise Expert Predictions

Method of Victory Pick
Mangyang Win by KO/TKO(-185)

The first fight on the Main Card at UFC Fight Night 248 will see Zhang Mingyang take on Ozzy Diaz. This will be a fight in the UFC Light Heavyweight division. Mingyang enters this fight with an MMA record of 17-6 and he is 2-0 in the UFC. He averages 9.23 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 57%. Mingyang absorbs 6.39 strikes and has a striking defense of 57%.

Diaz enters this fight with an MMA record of 9-2 and he is 0-1 in the UFC. He averages 1.65 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 32%. Diaz absorbs 3.91 strikes and has a striking defense of 44%.

Mingyang is the heavy favorite in this fight so instead we will be looking at how Mingyang will win. He has won 11 of his career fights by KO/TKO, 2 of which have been in the UFC. Given this, backing Mingyang to win by KO/TKO will be our lean.

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