MMA Preview – Ciryl Gane vs Don’Tale Mayes at UFC Fight Night 162
THE FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 162? Saturday 26th October, 2019 - 23:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 162? Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang, Singapore
What channel is UFC Fight Night 162? BT Sport 3
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 162? 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+ which can you sign up to here!
Are tickets still available for UFC Fight Night 162? https://www.ufc.com/tickets
THE STATISTICS
THE LOWDOWN
Ciryl Gane and Don’Tale Mayes provide an explosive clash in Singapore hoping to make a big statement in the heavyweight division.
Gane is a French specimen at the start of his MMA career. He won his first three fights for TKO MMA, the Canadian promotion, with a submission and two knockouts. Recognising a talent, the UFC have snapped him up already and after submitting Raphael Pessoa with an arm-triangle on his debut, big things are expected from the newcomer.
Mayes makes his UFC debut after two impressive knockouts on Dana White’s Contender Series making up for getting finished by Allen Crowder on his first appearance on the series back in 2017. He has clearly made some adjustments as he looks more polished, coming off three wins and two colossal knockouts over Mitchell Sipe and Ricardo Prasel.
THE PREDICTION
Both men are absolute tanks and go out to finish every fight. Mayes looked incredibly dangerous in his last two outings and Gane has assaulted all four of his opponents, but is yet to face a stern test.
Gane has more in his arsenal and has an impressive and varied attack range. His cardio will also be an advantage and he is likely to have too much for Mayes as long as he can avoid the bombs. A finish is most likely and will probably happen due to ground-and-pound or a submission.
Winner: Gane via KO/TKO
