Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Da-Un Jung Pick, 11/13/2021 Predictions UFC Vegas 42 Odds

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Da-Un Jung

UFC Vegas 42

UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV

Saturday, November 13, 2021

Kennedy Nzechukwu will face off against Da-Un Jung at UFC Vegas 42 on Saturday, November 13, 2021. The odds have Nzechukwu priced at +120 while Jung is coming in at -140.

Marc "Bonecrusher" Diakiese walks into the Octagon with a record of 9-1-0. The 29-year-old tips the scales at 205 lbs and comes in at 6'5". The southpaw fighter has a wingspan of 83". Rafael "The Turn" Alves measures in at 6'4" and will fight at 205 lbs. The orthodox fighter has a record of 14-2-1. The 27-year-old has a reach of 78". Regarding significant strikes, Kennedy Nzechukwu connects on 5.00 per minute while Da-Un Jung lands 3.95 significant strikes per minute. Nzechukwu lands 42% of the significant strikes he tries and Jung lands 45%. In terms of defending themselves, "African Savage" takes 5.03 significant strikes per min while "Sseda" absorbs 3.90. Nzechukwu also thwarts 48% of the significant strikes that are thrown his way and Jung is able to defend against 54% of them.

In the wrestling category, Kennedy Nzechukwu is not as effective of a wrestler as he gets a takedown 0.60 times per 15 min. Nzechukwu is taking his opponents to the canvas on 20% of his attempts and is stuffing 80% of all takedowns attempted on him. Jung is taking his opponents to the canvas on 61% of the takedowns he attempts and is stuffing 88% of all takedowns attempted on him. In terms of submissions, Nzechukwu is the more skilled technician by attempting 0.6 subs per 15 min while Jung attempts 0.3 subs per 3 rds.

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In his previous bout, Kennedy Nzechukwu went up against Danilo Marques and wound up getting the win by way of a punch to the head in round 3. Marques landed 34 of 60 total strikes that he let go in that contest. Nzechukwu ended the night having landed 31 of 80 total strikes. When talking about significant strikes, Marques landed 10 of 18, giving him a percentage of 55%. He landed 6 of 13 significant strikes directed at the head. Statistically, Nzechukwu landed 38% of his significant strikes by connecting on 31 of 80. Out of those significant strikes, he landed 28 of 76 pointed at the head. 100% of the significant strikes connected on by Marques and 100% of them connected on by Nzechukwu were thrown at a distance.

In the last Octagon appearance for Da-Un Jung, he squared up with William Knight and got a win for the night by way of unanimous decision in round 3. Knight connected on 100% of his significant strikes at distance and Jung ended up landing 39% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Jung landed 60% of the significant strikes he attempted by landing 28 of 46. He connected on 20 of 37 significant strikes to the head. Knight landed 17 of 29 significant strikes in that battle. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he connected on 5 of 13 aimed at the head. Relating to the total strikes thrown in this fight, Knight was 38 of 50 and Jung was 73 of 99 of all the strikes he attempted.

Other fights on the card to watch

Another fight that you're going to want to watch is when Felicia Spencer battles Leah Letson. Spencer steps into the cage holding a record of 8-3-0. The 30-year-old tips the scales at 145 lbs and stands in at 5'6". The orthodox fighter stretches 68". Letson stands in at 5'7" and weighs in at 145 lbs. The orthodox fighter has a mark of 5-2-0. The 29-year-old stretches 71". In the grappling category, Felicia Spencer is able to score a takedown 0.48 times per 15 minutes and Leah Letson takes her opponents to the mat 0.20 times per 3 rds. When it comes to striking, Spencer connects on 3.05 strikes/minute and connecting on 44% of the strikes that she throws. On the other side we have Leah Letson, who lands 40% of the strikes she has thrown and connects for an average of 4.87 per min.

One more can't miss bout is when Andrea Lee is set to enter the Octagon against Cynthia Calvillo. Calvillo will be looking to add a victory to her career total of 9-3-1. The 34-year-old weighs 125 lbs and stands in at 5'4". The orthodox fighter reaches 64". Lee comes in at 5'6" and weighs in at 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter walks into the Octagon holding a mark of 12-5-0. The 32-year-old extends her reach 69". Regarding takedowns, Cynthia Calvillo is stopping 71% of the takedowns her opponents try and is scoring a takedown on 44% of her tries. Lee is taking her opponents down on 52% of her tries and is able to deflect 57% of all takedown attempts. With regard to striking, Calvillo is absorbing 3.76 strikes per minute while she is dealing 4.24 per min. Lee, in contrast, is absorbing 3.68 strikes/minute and is dealing 5.48 per minute.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Kennedy Nzechukwu (+120)

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