MMA Preview – Chad Anheliger vs Heili Alateng at UFC 279
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CHAD ANHELIGER VS HEILI ALATENG FACTS
When is UFC 279? Sunday 11th September, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 279? T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 279? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 279
What channel is UFC 279 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 279? 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!
CHAD ANHELIGER VS HEILI ALATENG LOWDOWN
Chad Anheliger (12-5) graces his first pay-per-view card sitting on a 10-fight win streak. He earnt his audition on the Contender series after reeling off three knockouts in a row for Rise FC. He took out Terrance Chan (2018), Craig Maclean (2019) and Brady Hiestand (2019) before meeting Muin Gafurov (2021) and scraping through with a split decision. That earnt him the call-up where he made a perfect UFC debut knocking out Jesse Strader in the third round back in February.
He takes on Heili Alateng (15-8-2) who makes his sixth UFC appearance. He earnt decent decisions over Batgerel Danaa and Ryan Benoit in 2019 but then ran into Casey Kenney (2020) and got outclassed in a unanimous decision. He then fought to a draw with Gustavo Lopez (2021) but is coming off a ruthless knockout over Kevin Croom back in April taking less than a minute to put him away.
CHAD ANHELIGER VS HEILI ALATENG PREDICTION
This is an interesting match-up. Anheliger has all of the momentum, but if Alateng calls on his experience and wrestling he can easily cause the upset. He is worth a punt as long as he sticks to a grappling heavy game plan.
However, Anheliger has excellent takedown defence and after he shrugs off the first couple attempts, he will dishearten Alateng forcing a stand-up battle. This is where Anheliger’s cardio and output will take over and we are backing him to find a late knockout.
Prediction: Anheliger via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Alateng via Decision
