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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Anthony Smith (38-21-0) and Zhang Mingyang (18-6-0) will face off at the T-Mobile Center in a UFC Fight Night bout on Saturday night. Both sluggers have seen their fair share of MMA action, with Smith being the more experienced fighter. With 59 professional fights under his belt, "Lionheart" will be eager to show his fans that he still has much left in the tank. However, "father time" may be around the corner for him after losing his last two fights. His latest assignment ended in a KO/TKO loss to Dominick Reyes in December last year.
Zhang Mingyang, on the other hand, won't be fazed by Smith's experience inside the Octagon. The Chinese fighter will be eager to leave a mark in what is arguably the biggest fight of his impressive UFC career. He's riding on an 11-fight winning streak and hasn't tasted defeat since 2020. The "Mountain Tiger" is clearly one of the most promising fighters in the light heavyweight division and will want to prove that he has come of age in the franchise.
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Anthony Smith - Zhang Mingyang Key Points
- Anthony Smith lost five of his last seven UFC fights.
- Zhang Mingyang won his last three UFC fights.
- The fight rounds went under 2.5 in the last three Zhang Mingyang fights.
- The fight rounds lasted under 2.5 in two of the last three Anthony Smith fights.
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Our Anthony Smith vs Zhang Mingyang Prediction
We think the only possible outcome here is a win for Zhang Mingyang. How he wins, however, is still up for discussion, although it will be unsurprising if he bags a KO/TKO win. The 26-year-old has the youthful energy burst on his side and could send Smith to an early shower with a clean knockout.
Mingyang is also an exceptional striker, averaging 8.57 significant strikes per minute in his colorful UFC career. He will be eager to ding Smith early and prevent him from initiating a takedown. He could win in the first two rounds if he keeps Smith on his feet.
Our prediction for Anthony Smith vs Zhang Mingyang: KO/TKO win for Mingyang.
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