Alonzo Menifield vs. Julius Walker prediction, pick, time: UFC Seattle

Alonzo Menifield and Julius Walker meet Saturday on the UFC Struggle Evening 252 predominant card at Local weather Pledge Area in Seattle. Try this fast breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. 

Final occasion: 2-2-1
UFC predominant playing cards, 2025: 10-10-1

Alonzo Menifield vs. Julius Walker UFC Seattle preview

Menifield (15-5-1 MMA, 8-5-1 UFC) is trying to keep away from the dreaded three-fight dropping streak that alerts bother for many veterans’ careers. Menifield has been completed by Carlos Ulberg (in 12 seconds) and Azamat Murzakanov in his previous two fights. … Walker (6-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is making his UFC debut after turning professional in April 2023. All six of his victorioes have been stoppages.

Alonzo Menifield vs. Julius Walker UFC Seattle knowledgeable choose, prediction

Regardless of having assured bangers like Andre Fili vs. Melquizael Costa being caught on the prelims, the UFC matchmakers determined to double down on their fetish of force-feeding us lower-level huge males on predominant playing cards by cobbling collectively a reserving between Menifield and Walker because the opener.

In Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby’s protection, Menifield and Walker each seem like real athletes and good guys, so I hope that my hyperbolic phrases don’t land too harshly as I level out the matchmakers’ tendencies. And for all our sakes, let’s hope that Maynard and Shelby are proper by placing these two on this low-key vital slot.

Walker, for a fighter as tall as he’s, virtually seems to be shorter given how easily he strikes (notably in grappling transitions).

Whether or not he’s hitting wrist-feed rides like an enormous Islam Makhachev or his flowing into triangle chokes from mount, Walker seems to be to have the talents to shock quite a lot of heavyweights who aren’t on their sport. That stated, Walker has proven a little bit of porous hanging protection prior to now, so seeing his night time finish early courtesy of a Menifield hook wouldn’t be the craziest factor on the planet.

Though a part of me needs to take a flier on the underdog in Walker to win by submission, one thing tells me that is the traditional ‘an excessive amount of, too quickly’ prospect loss. Furthermore, Menifield is reportedly again with Fortis MMA, which I consider is an efficient development given my respect for his or her head coach, Sayif Saud.

However contemplating that Menifield is coming off of two stoppage losses, I think that we get a way more conservative model of him this time round.

I hope I’m incorrect, however I see a struggle filled with sloppy cage pushing and grappling that goes the space. The choose is Menifield by determination.

Alonzo Menifield vs. Julius Walker UFC Seattle odds

The oddsmakers and the general public are favoring the extra skilled fighter, itemizing Menifield (-230) and Walker (+184) through FanDuel.

Alonzo Menifield vs. Julius Walker UFC Seattle begin time, watch

As the primary card opener, Menifield and Walker are anticipated to stroll to the cage at roughly 9:10 p.m. ET. The struggle will stream on ESPN+.

For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC Struggle Evening 252.