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Zhang trains with rival's gym for UFC Macau clash
30 May
Summary
- Zhang Mingyang trains at Johnny Walker's gym for his return.
- Alonzo Menifield has a poor record fighting outside the US.
- Zhang is favored to win by knockout in the first round.
Zhang Mingyang, recently defeated for the first time in over five years, is set to compete in the UFC Fight Night 277 co-main event against Alonzo Menifield. In a surprising training camp decision, Zhang has joined Johnny Walker's home gym, Xtreme Couture MMA, raising questions about potential improvements.
Menifield also aims to rebound from a recent first-round TKO loss to Volkan Oezdemir. He has struggled in recent UFC bouts, holding a 2-3 record in his last five fights. Furthermore, Menifield has a history of poor performance when fighting outside the United States, with an official record of 0-2-1 in such situations.
The odds indicate a strong preference for Zhang Mingyang, with oddsmakers listing him as a significant favorite. The prediction favors Zhang to secure a victory by knockout in the first round, a result supported by his advantageous position fighting on familiar grounds.
This co-main event bout between Zhang Mingyang and Alonzo Menifield is scheduled to commence around 9:10 a.m. ET on Saturday. The fight is available for viewing via Paramount+.
