MMA Preview – Andreas Michailidis vs Rinat Fakhretdinov at UFC Fight Night 207
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ANDREAS MICHAILIDIS VS RINAT FAKHRETDINOV FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 207? Sunday 5th June, 2022 - 00:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 207? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 207? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Fight Night 207 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 207? 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!
ANDREAS MICHAILIDIS VS RINAT FAKHRETDINOV LOWDOWN
Andreas Michailidis (13-5) has had a rough time in his three UFC fights. He stepped up on short notice at light heavyweight to get brutally knocked out by Modestas Bukauskas (2020) and was then rewarded with an easier fight back down in his weight class against KB Bhullar (2021). He won a unanimous decision but was then fed to the kickboxing sensation Alex Perieira (2021) who proceeded to smoke him with a flying knee in the second round.
He has now been paired with another monster in Rinat Fakhretdinov (20-2). The Russian makes his debut off the back of 14 straight wins including 12 finishes. Most of those have come on the regional scene against cans with minimal experience, but he is coming off a first-round knockout, flatlining UFC alumni Eric Spicely (2021) for UAE Warriors.
ANDREAS MICHAILIDIS VS RINAT FAKHRETDINOV PREDICTION
That knockout over a year ago to Spicely is Fakhretdinov’s only notable win, but it is his only fight since August 2019. That said, there is a lot of expectation on him. He is a very dangerous and has a well-rounded skill set.
Expect him to threaten with bombs and if Michailidis saw his knockout over Spicely, he will have to respect his striking. This will make his takedowns easier to set up when the Greek is on the back foot.
Fakhretdinov has legitimate knockout power but he throws wild looping shots with his chin exposed, so Michailidis can catch him with counters. However, we can see the Russian swinging wildly before landing a takedown and punishing Michailidis on the ground. The Greek may have the durability to drag this to the bell, but we are leaning towards a a TKO for the Russian.
Prediction: Fakhretdinov via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Michailidis to win
