MMA Preview – Brad Riddell vs Jalin Turner at UFC 276
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BRAD RIDDELL VS JALIN TURNER FACTS
When is UFC 276? Sunday 3rd July, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 276? T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 276? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 276
What channel is UFC 276 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 276? 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!
BRAD RIDDELL VS JALIN TURNER LOWDOWN
Brad Riddell (10-2) is coming off the second loss of his career and it was a devastating one. He had four incredibly tough fights to start a UFC innings, but made his name known by outpointing Jamie Mullarkey (2019), Magomed Mustafaev (2020), Alex da Silva Coelho (2020) and Drew Dober (2021). That led him into the path of fellow prospect and striking phenom Rafael Fiziev (2021) who just had too much speed on the night and closed the show with a sensational spinning wheel kick.
Jalin Turner (12-5) is coming in hot with four super impressive finishes to set up this mouth-watering match-up. After losing a unanimous decision to Matt Frevola (2019), Turner responded by knocking out the talented Joshua Culibao (2020), submitting Brok Weaver (2020) and Uros Medic (2021) before knocking out Mullarkey (2022).
BRAD RIDDELL VS JALIN TURNER PREDICTION
The fact that Riddell only sneaks into the top 15 proves how stacked the lightweight division is. Riddell’s striking is at an elite level and Turner has the skill and attributes to cause any 155er problems.
He is the rangiest lightweight on the roster standing at 6’3” with a 77-inch arm and 46-inch leg reach. That’s six inches in arm reach and eight in leg reach and height on Riddell which is a reason why he is the favourite.
Riddell is technically the better striker and it is surprising his last five wins have gone to a decision considering his power. So, it will be fascinating to see how he combats Turner’s reach. Turner throws heat from a distance and is also lethal up close with knees and elbows.
However, he will be wise to maintain the distance here as Riddell is a different beast in the pocket. When it comes to a stand-up battle, it is hard to back against Riddell and we expect the majority of this to remain on the feet, however Turner’s ceiling is sky high. Combine that with his giant lightweight frame, we sense he could pull out a show stopping performance.
Riddell is a great shout as an underdog, but we are backing Turner to make it five on the bounce with a knockout, submission and decision all just as likely.
Prediction: Turner via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Riddell to win
