MMA Preview – Carlos Felipe vs Jake Collier at UFC 263
CARLOS FELIPE VS JAKE COLLIER FACTS
When is UFC 263? Sunday 13th June, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 263? Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 263? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 263
What channel is UFC 263 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 263? 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!
CARLOS FELIPE VS JAKE COLLIER LOWDOWN
Carlos Felipe (10-1) is back on the march after suffering the first setback of his career which came on his UFC debut. After storming to 8-0 with six knockouts for a variety of local promotions, he met Sergey Spivak and missed out on a majority decision. Three months later, he returned to fight Yorgan de Castro and cruised a unanimous decision, following it up with a much closer split decision win over Justin Tafa.
Jake Collier (12-5) continues his peculiar comeback at heavyweight. After three years out of the game, the former middleweight returned at heavyweight back in July last year. He took a quick beating by Tom Aspinall in what was a complete mismatch but five months later, he looked much better in a kinder match-up – outpointing Gian Villante in a unanimous decision.
CARLOS FELIPE VS JAKE COLLIER PREDICTION
Collier did look better but Villante has not looked UFC calibre for about five years, so it remains to be seen whether he can stay afloat in the heavyweight division. He still has very dangerous hands but with that extra timber, he struggles to keep up a pace past the first round.
Felipe gives up three inches in height and reach but he will have the speed advantage which will be crucial as we expect this to be a striking contest. We expect him to be more successful in the boxing exchanges while chopping down Collier with leg kicks.
This will be a slow-paced fight but the exchanges will be heavy so the course of the fight can change in an instant, however Felipe’s speed, output and leg kicks should be too much for Collier and could even set up a late finish,
Prediction: Felipe via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
