MMA Preview – Jeremiah Wells vs Matthew Semelsberger at UFC Fight Night 222
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JEREMIAH WELLS VS MATTHEW SEMELSBERGER FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 222? Saturday 22nd April, 2023 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 222? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 222? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 222 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 222? 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!
JEREMIAH WELLS VS MATTHEW SEMELSBERGER LOWDOWN
Jeremiah Wells (11-2-1) appears for the first time this year hoping to continue building his momentum. He arrived to the big time off the back off a knockout and submission in 2019. He eventually made his debut in 2021 and rose to the level effortlessly starching veteran Warlley Alves. He then submitted Mike Mathetha in the first round and followed that up by handing Court McGee just the second knockout of his 32-fight career which was also in the first round.
Fellow knockout artist Matthew Semelsberger (11-4) has shown a different string to his bow in recent fights. His last knockout was a quick dusting of Martin Sano (2021) and he went on to earn a more calculated unanimous decision over AJ Fletcher (2022). He then got outpointed by Alex Morono (2022) but he responded with the most impressive win of his career earning another unanimous decision over the talented Jake Matthews (2022).
JEREMIAH WELLS VS MATTHEW SEMELSBERGER PREDICTION
Semelsberger surprised a lot of people with his performance in his last outing. He will boast a three-inch height advantage but only an inch in reach. He is improving a lot, but this is a very tough match-up for him.
Wells is also an explosive finisher with buckets of power and athleticism. The stand-up battle will be a fascinating contest, but Wells has the edge when it comes to grappling.
He is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and if the fight hits the deck, he has the ability to pin Semelsberger down and and cinch up a submission, especially if Semelsberger is fatigued.
Semelsberger can cause havoc with his jab and his straight right is always money if it lands clean. We are leaning towards Wells with the grappling in the locker, but Semelberger is the value pick if he remains the underdog.
Prediction: Wells via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value bet: Smelsberger to win
