Jun Yong Park vs. Brad Tavares prediction, choose, begin time for UFC Struggle Night time 244

Jun Yong Park and Brad Tavares meet Saturday on the primary card of UFC Struggle Night time 244 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Try this fast breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. 

Final occasion: 3-2
UFC fundamental playing cards, 2024: 84-74-3

Jun Yong Park vs. Brad Tavares UFC Struggle Night time 244 preview

Park (17-6 MMA, 7-3 UFC) will enter the octagon for the primary time in 2024. He’ll search to rebound from a heartbreaking cut up determination loss to Andre Muniz in December, which snapped a four-fight profitable streak that included three rear-naked choke submission victories. … Tavares (20-9 MMA, 15-9 UFC) may also look to bounce again from a loss in his earlier battle. In February, Gregory Rodrigues stopped Tavares within the third spherical. Earlier than the setback, Tavares received a unanimous determination over former UFC champ Chris Weidman.

Jun Yong Park vs. Brad Tavares UFC Struggle Night time 244 knowledgeable choose, prediction

The co-main occasion within the Apex incorporates a re-booked attraction at 185 kilos between Park and Tavares.

Regardless of my regular said bias towards Tavares and his camp, this can be a battle between two fighters I totally take pleasure in watching.

It’s arduous to not be a fan of Park, and I can see why “The Iron Turtle” is favored to win on the betting traces. That mentioned, I believe that Tavares quietly presents a tricky stylistic check for the Korean.

Not solely will Park have the controversial crux of his recreation stymied by his Hawaiian counterpart’s stellar takedown protection, however Tavares may also be one of many few fighters who can jab with him (one thing that has troubled Park the few instances he’s encountered it in his UFC profession).

Add within the calf kicks that I see being ponent on Park’s stance, and I can’t assist however facet with Tavares to edge out a aggressive determination on the scorecards.

Both approach, I hope that Tavares lastly begins to get extra respect than he does for a fighter who has been in a position to keep afloat for thus lengthy on this group.

Jun Yong Park vs. Brad Tavares UFC Struggle Night time 244 odds

The oddsmakers and public favor the Korean fighter, itemizing Park -188 and Tavares +152 by way of FanDuel.

Jun Yong Park vs. Brad Tavares UFC Struggle Night time 244 begin time, the right way to watch

Park and Tavares are anticipated to stroll to the cage at roughly 9:05 p.m. ET (6:05 p.m. PT). The battle will stream on ESPN+.