Alexander Romanov vs Rodrigo Nascimento at UFC Fight Night 246 | Preview & Prediction
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We have some heavyweight action on the prelims as Alexander Romanov meets Rodrigo Nascimento in what should be an intriguing battle between the two big men
ALEXANDER ROMANOV VS RODRIGO NASCIMENTO FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 246? UK – the preliminary card starts at 9:00pm on Saturday November 2nd 2024, followed by the main card at 12:00am (Sunday) / USA – 5:00pm/8:00pm ET and 2:00pm/5:00pm PT
Where is UFC Fight Night 246? Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 246? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC Fight Night 246
What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 246 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 246? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC Fight Night 246 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Alexander Romanov and Rodrigo Nascimento expected to walk out? 10.20pm UK / 6.20pm US ET / 3.20pm US PT
UFC Fight Night 246 Main Card
Brandon Moreno vs Amir Albazi (Flyweight)
Erin Blanchfield vs Rose Namajunas (Women’s Flyweight)
Derrick Lewis vs Jhonata Diniz (Heavyweight)
Caio Machado vs Brendson Ribeiro (Light Heavyweight)
Marc-Andre Barriault vs Dustin Stoltzfus (Middleweight)
Mike Malott vs Trevin Giles (Welterweight)
UFC Fight Night 246 Prelims
Aiemann Zahabi vs Pedro Munhoz (Bantamweight)
Ariane Lipski da Silva vs Jasmine Jasudavicius (Women’s Flyweight)
Charles Jourdain vs Victor Henry (Bantamweight)
Jack Shore vs Youssef Zalal (Featherweight)
Alexander Romanov vs Rodrigo Nascimento (Heavyweight)
Serhiy Sidey vs Garrett Armfield (Bantamweight)
Chad Anheliger vs Cody Gibson (Bantamweight)
Jamey-Lyn Horth vs Ivana Petrovic (Women’s Flyweight)
ALEXANDER ROMANOV: MOLDOVAN STAR NEEDS WIN AFTER TOUGH RUN
Alexander Romanov (17-3) has had a tough time of it of late as he has lost three of his last four bouts and is in desperate need of a win. Those are the only three losses in his career to date but suggest he has reached his ceiling as he has struggled against higher-quality opponents. He comes off a submission loss to Jailton Almeida in June at UFC 302 and after being originally scheduled to face Derrick Lewis on this card, opponents were changed and he now meets Nascimento.
RODRIGO NASCIMENTO: BRAZILIAN DESPERATE TO BOUNCE BACK FROM TKO LOSS
31-year-old Brazilian Rodrigo Nascimento (11-2-1) is coming off a TKO loss at the powerful hands of Derrick Lewis so he will be eager to bounce back here. He had won his previous three fights in the Octagon all via decision as he used his wrestling effectively to control his fights. Six of his 11 wins have come via submission and he will likely go a little more cautious when coming off a knockout loss and go back to basics here.
ALEXANDER ROMANOV VS RODRIGO NASCIMENTO PREDICTION
While it is the heavyweights and we all want to see fireworks, we have a feeling that both fighters may go back to basics and fight somewhat cautiously in this one. Both have suffered stoppages in recent fights and they will be desperate to avoid another loss here.
We expect to see a lot of action on the ground and it will be interesting to see who can gain control. Romanov is likely to be the one more willing to stand and trade as he possesses the greater knockout power, but he too will know his best route to victory may be on the ground also.
There is nothing to divide these two fighters but we marginally edge Romanov who arguably has more routes to victory and we do not love fighters coming off knockout losses like Nascimento. However, our play here is on the fight to go the distance.
PREDICTION: FIGHT TO GO THE DISTANCE
