MMA Preview – Adrian Yanez vs Gustavo Lopez at UFC Vegas 22
ADRIAN YANEZ VS GUSTAVO LOPEZ FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 22? Saturday 20th March, 2021 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 22? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 22? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 22 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 22? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
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!
ADRIAN YANEZ VS GUSTAVO LOPEZ LOWDOWN
One of many exciting bantamweight prospects, Adrian Yanez (12-3) is back after a perfect 2020. He was 10-3 before getting a shot on the Contender Series in August and had a quality audition knocking out Brady Huang in the first round. He then followed that up on his UFC debut two months later with another knockout, pummelling Victor Rodriguez and flattening him with a left high kick to stretch his winning streak to five.
Gustavo Lopez (12-5) is also coming off an efficient finish, submitting Anthony Birchak in the first round back in November. This came after getting dominated on his UFC debut however, he earnt a lot of respect as he stepped up on short notice to take one of the hardest fights in the bantamweight division – Merab Dvalishvili and despite getting ragdolled he took him to a decision.
ADRIAN YANEZ VS GUSTAVO LOPEZ PREDICTION
Yanez is an electrifying striker, powerful, rapid and confident. His convincing performances recently make him the favourite, but this is a close fight on paper and a very exciting stylistic match-up.
Lopez is also a very aggressive striker with power in all limbs and very dangerous on the ground. If the fight does go to the mat, it will be very interesting to see how Yanez adapts as Lopez should overpower him while looking for submissions.
There is value on Lopez considering the odds, but Yanez has the movement and speed to keep the fight on the feet and at his distance where he can offload various combinations. He will also boast a two-inch reach and three-inch height advantage which will only help his cause in finding a knockout, but this is not an easy fight by any means.
Prediction: Yanez via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Lopez via Decision or Submission
