MMA Preview – Andrea Lee vs Natalia Silva at UFC 292
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ANDREA LEE VS NATALIA SILVA FACTS
When is UFC 292? Sunday 20th August, 2023 - 01:00 (UK)
Where is UFC 292? TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 292? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 292
What channel is UFC 292 on? TNT Sports 1
Where can I stream UFC 292? 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!
ANDREA LEE VS NATALIA SILVA LOWDOWN
Andrea Lee’s (13-7) inconsistency rolls on. Three decision losses in a row snapped a seven-fight win streak but then she submitted Antonina Shevchenko (2021) and TKO’d Cynthia Calvillo (2021) looking superb in the process. However, she is now coming off two more decision losses, this time to Viviane Araujo (2022) and Maycee Barber (2023)
Natalia Silva (15-5-1) on the other hand is getting consistently better. She earnt a unanimous decision on her UFC debut over Jasmine Jasudavicius (2022) to extend her winning streak to seven. She then reeled off two exceptional performances knocking out Tereza Bleda (2022) and Victoria Leonardo (2023).
ANDREA LEE VS NATALIA SILVA PREDICTION
As good as Silva has looked, she has not fought anyone with the skill and experience of Lee and this should be her biggest test to date. If Lee turns up, she can showcase her kickboxing and Muay Thai while mixing in the takedown.
She is very well-rounded although her takedown defence needs work and she does not possess the power of Silva. The Brazilian is a ferocious striker carrying knockout power until the bell. Lee’s technique on the feet will make this competitive, but Silva’s power should make the difference inflicting more damage.
We are backing Silva as she should edge the stand-up and also has the grappling in the locker. She is a better wrestler with serious jiu-jitsu, so this is a bad match-up for Lee. That said, we expect his to be competitive and her durability should drag this to the bell.
Prediction: Silva via Decision
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
ANDREA LEE VS NATALIA SILVA FACTS
When is UFC 292? Sunday 20th August, 2023 - 01:00 (UK)
Where is UFC 292? TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 292? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 292
What channel is UFC 292 on? TNT Sports 1
Where can I stream UFC 292? 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!
ANDREA LEE VS NATALIA SILVA LOWDOWN
Andrea Lee’s (13-7) inconsistency rolls on. Three decision losses in a row snapped a seven-fight win streak but then she submitted Antonina Shevchenko (2021) and TKO’d Cynthia Calvillo (2021) looking superb in the process. However, she is now coming off two more decision losses, this time to Viviane Araujo (2022) and Maycee Barber (2023)
Natalia Silva (15-5-1) on the other hand is getting consistently better. She earnt a unanimous decision on her UFC debut over Jasmine Jasudavicius (2022) to extend her winning streak to seven. She then reeled off two exceptional performances knocking out Tereza Bleda (2022) and Victoria Leonardo (2023).
ANDREA LEE VS NATALIA SILVA PREDICTION
As good as Silva has looked, she has not fought anyone with the skill and experience of Lee and this should be her biggest test to date. If Lee turns up, she can showcase her kickboxing and Muay Thai while mixing in the takedown.
She is very well-rounded although her takedown defence needs work and she does not possess the power of Silva. The Brazilian is a ferocious striker carrying knockout power until the bell. Lee’s technique on the feet will make this competitive, but Silva’s power should make the difference inflicting more damage.
We are backing Silva as she should edge the stand-up and also has the grappling in the locker. She is a better wrestler with serious jiu-jitsu, so this is a bad match-up for Lee. That said, we expect his to be competitive and her durability should drag this to the bell.
Prediction: Silva via Decision
