MMA Preview – Israel Adesanya vs Marvin Vettori at UFC on Fox 29
AT A GLANCE
When is UFC on Fox 29? Saturday 14th April, 2018 - 23:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC on Fox 29? Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona
What channel is UFC on Fox 29 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC on Fox 29? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
Are tickets still available for UFC on Fox 29? http://uk.ufc.com/event-ticket...
THE STATISTICS
THE LOWDOWN
These two young guns are very exciting prospects looking to make a dent in the stacked middleweight division and both arrive at the cage with serious pedigree.
Flying the flag for Italy, Marvin Vettori has displayed a very well-rounded skillset already in his young career and has only lost once in his last nine fights, getting better and better as he matures among the best fighters in the world.
However, his potential and expectancy is eclipsed by Israel Adesanya who although is only 28, is unbeaten in 12 fights with an accomplished kickboxing career and record of 50-5. He has transitioned these skills effortlessly into MMA with an astonishing 100% knockout record.
THE PREDICTION
Adesanya won his debut UFC fight against Rob Wilkinson but Vettori will be his biggest test so far in his career. The Italian can strike but his superior grappling will be the biggest threat.
Vettori will be foolish to attempt to trade with the accomplished kickboxer who not only possesses a different level of striking but also boasts a significant reach advantage which he uses to full damaging effect.
You have to expect Vettori to attempt to close all the distance and keep him pinned to the mat in search for a submission and really test his takedown defence. However, ‘The Last Sylebender’ is on absolute tear and is fuelling his confidence with every knockout victory. You have to back him to add another spectacular knockout to his glowing resume.
Winner: Adesanya via KO/TKO
Striking and grappling stats sourced via FightMetric.
