Jalin Turner vs Bobby Green Betting Preview: UFC ESPN 52
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JALIN TURNER VS BOBBY GREEN FACTS
When is UFC on ESPN 52? Saturday 2nd December, 2023 - 22:00 (UK)
Where is UFC on ESPN 52? Moody Center, Austin, Texas (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 52? Click here to buy tickets for UFC on ESPN
What channel is UFC on ESPN 52 on? TNT Sports 2
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 52? TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and Discovery+
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
JALIN TURNER VS BOBBY GREEN LOWDOWN
Jalin Turner’s (13-7) last two outings have filled up the loss column, but he is a lot better than his record suggests. His potential was on full show leading up to last year where he compiled an impressive five-fight win streak with two knockouts and three submissions. They include submissions over Uros Medic (2021) and Brad Riddell (2022) along with a knockout over Jamie Mullarkey (2022). However, narrow split decision losses to Mateusz Gamrot and Dan Hooker last year have provided a setback.
Bobby Green (31-14-1(1)) is well versed to overcoming setbacks which was on display last year. In 2022, he got knocked out by Islam Makhachev and Drew Dober. After his ‘no contest’ with Jared Gordon he reeled off two performances of the night by submitting Tony Ferguson and a quick knockout over the surging Grant Dawson.
JALIN TURNER VS BOBBY GREEN PREDICTION
Green was preparing for the rangy striker Dan Hooker who broke his arm. His game plan will be the same, but he has a different beast in front of him. He must be in fight shape already to be able to make weight in two weeks.
He is a huge lightweight and will boast a six-inch reach and five-inch height advantage. If this stays on the feet, Green will not be phased at all and will back his head movement and hand speed to chip away at Turner’s chin.
If Turner can keep Green at range and find a way to get the fight to the deck, he could make sense of the odds with a finish. However, Green as the underdog taking on someone who has had two weeks to prepare makes him the smart pick.
We can see the veteran weathering the first round and winning the next two with his volume and sealing a decision with a couple takedowns. However, we feel Turner must have seen something and have the fight-winning strategy to accept this fight.
Prediction: Turner via KO/TKO
Value bet: Green via Decision
