Veteran bantamweight contender Alatengheili steps in on late notice to face surging contender Juan Diaz at UFC 334 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York.
As a replacement opponent, Alatengheili heads into the match as the betting underdog with +310 UFC odds. On the other hand, Diaz, who’s still undefeated in the UFC, is going to be the -400 betting favorite.
UFC 334: Alatengheili vs. Juan Diaz Fight Odds
- Alatengheili: +310
- Juan Diaz: -400
UFC 334: Alatengheili vs. Juan Diaz: Tale of the Tape
| Alatengheili | Juan Diaz | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 34 | 28 |
| Height | 5’5” | 5’8” |
| Reach | 66.5 inches | 69.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 35 inches | 38 inches |
| Record | 18-10-2 | 16-1-1 |
| Fighting Style | Wrestling | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 44% | 50% |
UFC 334: Alatengheili vs. Juan Diaz: Prediction
My prediction is a TKO/KO victory for Diaz over Alatengheili because he’s the well-rounded fighter. Alatengheili is more of a wrestler, who uses his grappling skills to control opponents and rain down ground-and-pound strikes.
Meanwhile, Diaz is sharp with his strikes and has solid grappling skills. With his Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt, he doesn’t need to worry about opponents shooting takedowns because he can submit them with various techniques.
If Alatengheili is forced to stand and trade with Diaz, I think the young contender will punish him. Alatengheili is very hittable, and if he absorbs a lot of strikes from Diaz, I think he’ll be finished in the second round or late in the third.
Alatengheili’s Recent Fight Results
Alatengheili is a UFC veteran who made his octagon debut in 2019. He won three of his last five outings in the promotion, beating Chad Anheliger, Kleydson Rodrigues, and John Castaneda, and losing to Chris Gutierrez and Da’Mon Blackshear.
Juan Diaz’s Recent Fight Results
Diaz was the former Lux Fight League champion before he joined Dana White’s Contender Series in October 2025. He finished Kwon Won Il in the second round to secure a UFC contract. Then, he scored a second-round submission over Malcolm Wellmaker in his UFC debut in May.
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