Bantamweight contender John Castaneda returns to action after over a year of layoff, as he’s set to collide with Alatengheili in a thrilling matchup at UFC Vegas 121 inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Despite not winning a fight since 2023, Castaneda still enters the match as the betting favorite with -400 UFC odds, while Alatengheili, who’s coming off a defeat, will be the +310 betting underdog.
UFC Vegas 121: John Castaneda vs. Alatengheili Fight Odds
- John Castaneda: -400
- Alatengheili: +310
UFC Vegas 121: John Castaneda vs. Alatengheili: Tale of the Tape
| John Castaneda | Alatengheili | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 34 | 34 |
| Height | 5’6” | 5’5” |
| Reach | 71 inches | 66.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 37 inches | 35 inches |
| Record | 21-8-1 | 17-10-2 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | Wrestling |
| Finishing Rate | 67% | 47% |
UFC Vegas 121: John Castaneda vs. Alatengheili: Prediction
I predict a decision win for Castaneda over Alatengheili because he’s the faster fighter. This speed will allow him to move in-and-out to inflict damage and get out of range when the Chinese fighter fires his counters.
Castaneda’s footwork will give Alatengheili problems since he’s going to get frustrated when he can’t land significant strikes. Also, this would gas him out as the fight progress, as the missed punches and kicks will take a toll in his cardio.
Furthermore, Castaneda can mix his attack with a perfect level change if Alatengheili overthrows and start to be aggressive with his offense. Even if Alatengheili has a solid wrestling background, a perfect timing by Castaneda in his takedown attempt will still help him secure it.
John Castaneda’s Recent Fight Results
Castaneda made his octagon debut in July 2020. But in his last five fights, he racked up two wins against Muin Gafurov and Kyung Ho Kang, two losses to Daniel Marcos and Chris Gutierrez, and one draw with Mark Vologdin.
Alatengheili’s Recent Fight Results
Alatengheili is a UFC veteran who has been with the promotion since 2019. He won three of his last five matches inside the octagon. His victories were against Kevin Croom, Chad Anheliger, and Kleydson Rodrigues, while his losses were at the hands of Gutierrez and Da’Mon Blackshear.
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