Jeff Molina vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov Pick, 6/4/2022 Predictions UFC Vegas 56 Odds

Jeff Molina vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov

UFC Vegas 56

UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV

Saturday, June 4, 2022

Jeff Molina will enter the Octagon against Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC Vegas 56 on Saturday, June 4, 2022. The odds have Molina at -170 while Zhumagulov is at +150.

Jeff "El Jefe" Molina holds a career record of 10-2-0. The 24-year-old is weighing in at 125 lbs and stands in at 5'6". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 69". Zhalgas Zhumagulov measures 5'4" and records a weight of 125 lbs. The switch fighter looks to add a win to his career record of 14-6-0. The 33-year-old extends his reach 66". Regarding significant strikes, Jeff Molina is landing 8.72 per minute and Zhalgas Zhumagulov connects on 4.60 significant strikes per min. Molina lands 50% of the significant strikes he throws while Zhumagulov is landing 46%. Regarding defense, "El Jefe" takes 6.12 significant strikes per minute and Zhumagulov absorbs 5.10. Molina also deflects 53% of the significant strikes that are thrown his way while Zhumagulov is able to curb 54% of the strikes thrown in his direction.

In the wrestling category, Jeff Molina is not as efficient of a wrestler as he is able to score a takedown 0.50 times per 15 min. Molina is finishing his takedown attempts on 10% of his attempts and thwarting 37% of all takedown attempts. Zhumagulov is taking his opponents to the canvas on 21% of the takedowns he attempts and is stopping 50% of takedowns his opponents have attempted. Regarding submissions, Molina is the more skilled of the two fighters by attempting 0.5 finishes per 3 rds while Zhumagulov looks to get 0.4 finishes per 15 min.

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In his previous bout, Jeff Molina fought Daniel Da Silva and took home the win via a punch to the head in round 2. Silva landed 31 of 37 total strikes attempted in that contest. Molina ended the night having landed 106 of 131 total strikes. In regard to significant strikes, Silva ended up landing 20 of 25, which means his percentage was 80%. He finished the fight landing 7 of 11 significant strikes aimed at the head. On the other side of the cage, Molina landed 75% of his significant strikes by sticking 47 of 62. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, he was 39 of 54 aimed at the head. 70% of the significant strikes landed by Silva and 19% of them connected on by Molina were thrown at distance.

In the last bout for Zhalgas Zhumagulov, he went up against Manel Kape and ended up taking the loss by way of a punch to the head in round 1. Kape connected on 100% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance while Zhumagulov landed 100% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. Zhumagulov landed 39% of his significant strikes attempted by connecting on 31 of 79. He landed 19 of 61 significant strikes aimed at the head. Kape connected on 53 of 72 significant strikes in that contest. Out of those significant strikes, he ended up landing 39 of 56 directed at the head. In relation to total strikes that he let go in that fight, Kape ended up landing 54 of 73 while Zhumagulov ended up landing 31 of 79 of the strikes he threw in total.

Other fights to keep an eye on

Another fight that you're going to want to watch is when Karine Silva fights Poliana Botelho. Silva steps into the Octagon holding a mark of 14-4-0. The 28-year-old weighs 125 lbs and measures 5'5". The orthodox fighter stretches 67". Botelho measures 5'8" and is weighing in at 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a victory to her career record of 8-4-0. The 33-year-old extends her reach 67". When it comes to grappling, Karine Silva is able to score a takedown 0.50 times per 3 rds and Poliana Botelho is able to score a takedown 0.92 times per 15 min. In terms of striking, Silva lands an average of 1.78 strikes/min and landing 27% of her attempted strikes. Joining her in the Octagon is Poliana Botelho, who is landing 57% of the strikes she has attempted and connects on 2.83 per min.

Another bout to watch is when Karolina Kowalkiewicz is set to battle Felice Herrig. Herrig has a mark of 14-9-0. The 37-year-old steps on the scale at 115 lbs and stands in at 5'4". The orthodox fighter reaches 65". Kowalkiewicz measures 5'3" and records a weight of 115 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a win to her record of 12-7-0. The 36-year-old extends her reach 64". Concerning grappling, Felice Herrig is stopping 72% of her opponents takedown tries and is getting her opponent to the mat on 30% of her tries. Kowalkiewicz is taking her opponents to the mat on 22% of her tries and is able to curb 74% of all takedown attempts. In the matter of striking, Herrig is absorbing 4.84 strikes per min while she is landing 3.63 per min. Kowalkiewicz, on the other hand, absorbs 5.56 strikes/minute and is dishing out 5.16 per minute.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Zhalgas Zhumagulov (+150)

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