MMA Preview – Danny Chavez vs Kai Kamaka lll at UFC Vegas 33
DANNY CHAVEZ VS KAI KAMAKA lll FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 33? Sunday 1st August, 2021 - 00:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 33? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 33? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 33 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 33? 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!
DANNY CHAVEZ VS KAI KAMAKA lll LOWDOWN
Danny Chavez (11-4) makes his way to the APEX for the second time this year. He also made his UFC debut at the APEX back in August last year on the UFC 252 card. He took on TJ Brown and extended his winning streak to four with a unanimous decision. He returned in February against Jared Gordon but fell on the wrong side of the decision this time. He has been preparing for an exciting match-up with Doo Ho Choi, but the Korean has dropped out with injury.
Kai Kamaka (8-4) steps up on short notice, much to Chavez’s pleasure. He fills in but he is not just there to take part, he is desperate for a win after losing his last two fights. The decision king made it six decisions in a row on his debut which included Bellator wins over Shojin Miki and Spencer Higa as well as a win over Michael Stack for the Legacy Fighting Alliance. He outpointed Tony Kelley on the same UFC 252 card but got TKO’d by Jonathan Pearce three months later and then lost a split decision to TJ Brown in May.
DANNY CHAVEZ VS KAI KAMAKA lll PREDICTION
This should be a fun battle on the feet with the odd takedown mixed in. Chavez clearly has more power than Kamaka who is yet to register a knockout to his name. That said, Kamaka is expected to be the aggressor here while Chavez will wait to counter with explosive hooks and 1-2’s.
Kamaka has very quick hands and he will need to put on a pace for a full three rounds and mix in takedowns to frustrate Chavez. So, expect Chavez to try and chop Kamaka down with leg kicks. He will most likely start slow, so Kamaka could easily win the first round but if Chavez can land some heavy leg kicks and counters, he can begin to gain momentum and finish stronger.
Kamaka is the favourite despite taking this on short notice so Chavez will be a good shout with a full training camp under his belt. We can see Kamaka squeaking a decision with his volume, pressure and takedowns but if Chavez turns up it could get this done quickly.
Prediction: Kamaka via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Chavez via KO/TKO
