Verdict's Sleeper Fight of the Week: Nzechukwu vs. Barnett

The Lowdown

UFC Fight Night 186 takes place this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card is headlined by a heavyweight bout between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai. However, there is another fight on the card that is sure to deliver fireworks: a light heavyweight bout between Azamat Murzakanov and Tafon Nchukwi. Murzakanov is a 29-year-old Russian who is making his UFC debut. He is a decorated wrestler with a record of 10-0. Nchukwi is a 32-year-old Nigerian who is also making his UFC debut. He is a powerful striker with a record of 9-0. This fight is a classic striker vs. wrestler matchup. Murzakanov will look to use his wrestling to take Nchukwi down and control him on the ground. Nchukwi will look to keep the fight standing and use his striking to overwhelm Murzakanov.

The Verdict

This is a tough fight to call. Murzakanov is the more experienced wrestler, but Nchukwi is the more powerful striker. I think the fight will be decided by who can impose their will on the other. If Murzakanov can get Nchukwi to the ground and control him, he will win. If Nchukwi can keep the fight standing and land his power shots, he will win. I am going to go with Nchukwi in an upset. I think he is the more powerful striker and I think he will be able to keep the fight standing. I think he will eventually land a big shot that will knock Murzakanov out.

Conclusion

This is a fight that you do not want to miss. It is a classic striker vs. wrestler matchup that is sure to deliver fireworks. I am predicting an upset, with Nchukwi winning by knockout in the second round.