MMA Preview – Jailton Almeida vs Parker Porter at UFC Fight Night 206
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JAILTON ALMEIDA VS PARKER PORTER FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 206? Sunday 22nd May, 2022 - 00:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 206? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 206? Click here for the tickets at the O2 Arena
What channel is UFC Fight Night 206 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 206? 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!
JAILTON ALMEIDA VS PARKER PORTER LOWDOWN
Jailton Almeida (15-2) was expected to fight Maxim Grishin at light heavyweight which would have been a great fight but unfortunately Grishin dropped out which has created a very interesting match-up. He now moves up to heavyweight and why not after winning 10 straight fights (five knockouts and five submissions) including his knockout of Danilo Marques (2022) on debut.
Parker Porter (12-6) is on a three-fight win streak which is healthy in the heavyweight division although, they were not to the best competition. He lost his debut against Chris Daukaus (2020) which was a tough match-up getting knocked out in the first round. However, he has responded with three rare decisions over Josh Parisian (2020), Chase Sherman (2021) and Alan Baudot (2022).
PARKER PORTER VS JAILTON ALMEIDA PREDICTION
Parker is a genuine heavyweight who hovers around the 265 lb limit so the obvious question here is whether Almeida has the skill to counter the weight difference. He is technically better everywhere with a clear speed advantage. He is a very powerful striker with thunderous leg kicks and a super slick submission game.
Porter is a quick heavyweight and a decent grappler himself, but he will have to simply use his weight to subdue the grappling threat and absorb the shots, but will that be enough?
Porter may be able to eat a few bombs from Almeida thus draining the gas tank however, the Brazilian has a lot of grappling experience against bigger men and we feel he is going to shoot in early and has the skill to find a submission.
That said, considering the astronomical odds and the weight advantage, Porter holds all of the value.
Prediction: Almeida via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Porter to win
