Our Smith vs. Mingyang predictions expect Smith to go down without much of a fight.
Anthony Smith is set to retire after this bout, but Mingyang will make sure this isn't a happy ending for his opponent.Smith has gone on record saying this will be his final fight, and honestly, it couldn’t come soon enough.
The former title contender is well past his best and has absorbed a tremendous amount of punishment in recent years. There are no golden parachutes in combat sports, especially when you’re facing a finishing machine like Zhang, who has stoppages in all 18 of his wins — including three first-round finishes since joining the UFC. Smith has only two wins over the last four years: a shock submission over Vitor Petrino and a narrow decision over Ryan Spann, where he was visibly marked up and gassed by the second round. Since the Petrino upset, Smith has dropped two in a row and has been outlanded 221-72 in significant strikes, getting knocked out and taken down in the process. There was a time when Smith’s veteran savvy and high-level experience could have made him a live underdog, but at 36 years old and with 58 pro fights on his resume, he’s showing all the signs of a fighter at the end. The defense isn’t there anymore, and the durability is fading, which are bad traits to have against a fighter like Zhang. Zhang is landing 8.57 significant strikes per minute and has yet to see a fight go the distance. His brutal win over Ozzy Diaz last November earned him his second straight Performance of the Night bonus and showcased a dynamic, evolving striking arsenal. At just 26 years old, Zhang is a fast-rising contender, and the UFC sees his potential, matching him with a respected veteran to give him name value. It’s hard to see this fight playing out any way other than Smith entering in survival mode and ending up on his back. His losses to Dominick Reyes and Roman Dolidze exposed just how much he’s declined to the point where he’s unable to pull the trigger, let alone mount any resistance. Now, he’s up against a young lion with fast hands, relentless pressure, and elite finishing instincts. As long as Zhang doesn’t get reckless and fall into a Hail Mary submission, this should be as one-sided as it gets.He’s going up against an intense striker that hasn’t shown any exploitable holes in his game, and even if he did, he’s long past the point where he could make something happen. Being competitive would be something of an upset.Affiliate Disclosure : Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. After a decade of covering all things boxing, from recapping the sport’s biggest fights to sharing behind-the-scenes details of the sweet science, Danny found himself immersed in sports betting, focusing on the sports he knows best. As a boxing and MMA contributor with seasoned experience from growing up around each sport, he can uncover the nuances and intangibles that can make the difference between victory and defeat. Danny’s work has been mentioned on ESPN and USA Today, and he was a featured guest on The Esportz Network podcast, where he shared his combat sports insights. He is also a published author, with his novel And Stay Down! Boxing’s Worst Comebacks available on Amazon. Danny is always on the lookout for the best odds and props when it comes to fight night, with Draft Kings and BetMGM being his go-to sites. Danny’s approach to finding value in the theater of the unexpected hinges on the fighters' recent form, especially when considering props.If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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