Zhang Mingyang vs Ozzy Diaz Pick, 11/23/2024 Predictions UFC Macau Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 11/20/2024

Zhang Mingyang vs Ozzy Diaz

UFC Macau

Galaxy Arena in Macau, China

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Zhang Mingyang will enter the Octagon with Ozzy Diaz at UFC Macau on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The moneyline has Mingyang at -305 while Diaz is at +245.

Zhang "Mountain Tiger" Mingyang looks to add a win to his total of 17-6-0. The 26-year-old records a weight of 205 lbs and stands in at 6'2". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 75". Ozzy Diaz stands in at 6'4" and tips the scales at 205 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this bout with a mark of 9-2-0. The 33-year-old extends his reach 79". In terms of significant strikes, Zhang Mingyang connects on 9.23 per minute while Ozzy Diaz lands 1.65 significant strikes per minute. Mingyang lands 57% of the significant strikes he throws while Diaz is landing 32%. In terms of defending in the Octagon, "Mountain Tiger" allows 6.39 significant strikes per min while Diaz allows 3.91. Mingyang also thwarts 57% of the significant strikes his opponents throw at him while Diaz thwarts 44% of them.

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UFC Macau	Zhang Mingyang	Ozzy Diaz
Opening Odds	-305	+245
Record	17-6-0	9-2-0
Average Fight Time	2:49	6:39
Height	6'2"	6'4"
Weight	205 lbs	205 lbs
Reach	75"	79"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	9.23	1.65
Striking Accuracy	57%	32%

In the category of takedowns, Zhang Mingyang is the more capable wrestler as he is able to score a takedown 0.80 times per 3 rds. Mingyang is scoring a takedown on 15% of the times he tries and is stopping 15% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. Diaz is taking his opponents down on 15% of his takedown tries and thwarting 15% of the attempts against him. When it comes to subbing opponents, Mingyang is less likely to go for the finish by going for 0.4 subs per 3 rounds while Diaz looks to get 0.7 subs per 15 minutes.

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In his previous bout, Zhang Mingyang faced Brendson Ribeiro and wound up taking home the victory by way of a punch to the head in round 1. Ribeiro landed 14 of 31 total strikes that he let go in that contest. Mingyang ended the night having landed 17 of 28 total strikes. In the significant strikes category, Ribeiro landed 14 of 31, which gave him a rate of 45%. He landed 14 of 31 significant strikes to the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Mingyang ended up landing 60% of his significant strikes by landing 17 of 28. Out of those significant strikes, he landed 13 of 19 to the head. 100% of the significant strikes landed by Ribeiro and 82% of them connected on by Mingyang were tallied at a distance.

In the last bout for Ozzy Diaz, he fought Joe Pyfer and walked away in defeat by way of a punch to the head in round 2. Pyfer connected on 88% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance and Diaz connected on 100% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Diaz ended up landing 32% of the significant strikes he attempted by connecting on 11 of 34. He ended up connecting on 8 of 30 significant strikes to the head. Pyfer landed 26 of 47 significant strikes in that battle. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he connected on 21 of 40 aimed at the head. Relating to total strikes attempted in that contest, Pyfer ended up landing 26 of 47 and Diaz landed 11 of 34 total strikes.

Other bouts to watch

Another bout that you're not going to want to miss is when Baergeng Jieleyisi battles SuYoung You. Jieleyisi walks into the cage with a mark of 18-5-0. The 28-year-old steps on the scale at 135 lbs and stands in at 5'9". The orthodox fighter stretches 70". You measures in at 5'6" and weighs in at 135 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a victory to his total of 13-3-0 (2 NC). The 28-year-old extends his reach 65". In terms of takedowns, Baergeng Jieleyisi gets his opposition to the mat 1.90 times per 3 rounds and SuYoung You takes his opponents to the mat 6.00 times per 15 minutes. Regarding striking, Jieleyisi is landing 2.18 strikes/min and landing 48% out of all the strikes he attempts. On the other side of the cage you've got SuYoung You, who is connecting on 38% of the strikes that he throws and connects for an average of 1.77 per min.

One more can't miss bout is when DongHun Choi is set to face off with Kiru Sahota. Sahota comes into this bout with a mark of 12-2-0. The 29-year-old weighs 125 lbs and measures in at 5'10". The orthodox fighter reaches 73". Choi stands 5'5" and is weighing in at 125 lbs. The switch fighter comes into this bout with a record of 8-0-0. The 25-year-old extends his reach 66". Concerning wrestling, Kiru Sahota is able to stop 50% of the takedowns fighters have attempted and is finishing his takedown attempts on 33% of the times he tries. Choi is finishing his takedown tries on 14% of his tries and deflects 81% of takedowns his opponents have tried. With regard to striking, Sahota is absorbing 2.47 strikes/minute and he connects on 4.33 strikes per min. Choi, moreover, is absorbing 3.33 strikes/min and is dealing 4.53 per minute.

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

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Ozzy Diaz (+245)

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