MMA Preview – Adrian Yanez vs Randy Costa at UFC Vegas 32
ADRIAN YANEZ VS RANDY COSTA FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 32? Saturday 25th July, 2021 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 32? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 32? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 32 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 32? 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 RANDY COSTA LOWDOWN
Adrian Yanez (13-3) has looked absolutely electric in his first two UFC fights. After losing a tight split decision to Miles Johns for the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) back in 2018, he has gone on a tear. He knocked out Warren Stewart and Michael Rodriguez for the Fury Fighting Championship and squeaked past Kyle Estrada (split decision) for LFA to earn a spot on the Contender Series. He TKO’d Brady Huang, finished off Victor Rodriguez with a beautiful head kick on his debut and is coming off another knockout of beauty, burying Gustavo Lopez back in March.
Randy Costa (6-1) has also put on a couple electrifying UFC performances. After ruthlessly knocking out his first four victims, he graced the UFC 236 card to take on Brandon Davis. He received a reality check getting submitted in the second round, but he has bounced back in the perfect way by knocking out Boston Salmon and Journey Newson to keep up his 100% finishing rate.
ADRIAN YANEZ VS RANDY COSTA PREDICTION
We are not sure how this pairing is not on the main card. It is the most exciting match-up barring the main event between Cory Sandhagen and TJ Dillashaw. It will be a fascinating spectacle on the feet for however long it lasts.
All of Costa’s wins have come via first round knockout. So, it will be no surprise to see him burst out of the gate like a bull ready to uncork his blistering power. Not many bet against Costa in a stand-up battle but Yanez is different gravy. He has eight knockouts to his name but is more methodical and graceful with his striking. His fundamental technique and composure contrasts with Costa’s wild looping attacks from range.
Costa is clearly extremely dangerous, but Yanez is his kryptonite as a slick counter striker. Costa has every chance of catching Yanez early with a haymaker or one of his head kicks, but we expect Yanez to matador the heavy artillery and snipe the chin to hand Costa his second loss.
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