MMA Preview – Daniel Lacerda vs Francisco Figueiredo at UFC on ESPN 35
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
DANIEL LACERDA VS FRANCISCO FIGUEIREDO FACTS
When is UFC on ESPN 35? Saturday 30th April, 2022 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC on ESPN 35? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 35? Click here for the tickets at the O2 Arena
What channel is UFC on ESPN 35 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 35? 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!
DANIEL LACERDA VS FRANCISCO FIGUEIREDO LOWDOWN
Daniel Lacerda (33-20(2)) arrived to the UFC off the back of three first round finishes in various promotions and looked to be another exciting addition to the flyweight division. His debut did not go to plan however, getting TKO’d in the second round. That said, it was against Jeff Molina (2021) who is now on an eight-fight win streak with that win and we know Lacerda still has a lot to offer in the 125 lb class.
Francisco Figueiredo (13-6) is also coming off a loss after an unbeaten run. He notched up a couple knockouts on the Brazilian scene before fighting to a draw with Eduardo de Souza (2019 – Jungle Fights). 16 months later he ended up making his UFC debut against Jerome Rivera (2021) and shook off the rust to earn a unanimous decision. He then met Malcolm Gordon as the heavy favourite but ended up losing a unanimous decision to suffer his first loss in four years.
DANIEL LACERDA VS FRANCISCO FIGUEIREDO PREDICTION
This is a fun fight as they are both very aggressive. Especially Lacerda who will throw big shots which will leave him open for the counter, but if he lands, he will put Figueiredo in serious trouble. Only two of his fights have gone past the first round, so expect a wild first five minutes.
If it goes into the second round, it will get very interesting, and we would back Figueiredo to grow into the fight and leverage his wrestling to wear Lacerda down. This is tough to call, but a first-round Lacerda finish or a Figueiredo decision are your best bets.
Prediction: Figueiredo via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Prediction: Lacerda via finish
