MMA Preview – Joe Solecki vs Jared Gordon at UFC Vegas 38
JOE SOLECKI VS JARED GORDON FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 38? Saturday 2nd October, 2021 -21:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 38? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 38? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 38 on? BT Sport 3
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 38? 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!
JOE SOLECKI VS JARED GORDON LOWDOWN
We wish Joe Solecki (11-2) has been more active as he has a ton of potential and flying on a six-fight win streak. The jiu-jistu wizard first emerged on the UFC scene by submitting James Wallace on the Contender Series back in 2019. He kicked off his UFC campaign with a unanimous decision over struggling veteran Matt Wiman and then submitted Austin Hubbard in the first round. He returned eight months later in April to meet his match in a jiu-jistu sense – Jim Miller and earnt the unanimous decision.
Jared Gordon (17-4) has finally built up some momentum earning two unanimous decisions in a row. He collected the scalps of Chris Fishgold and Danny Chavez but missed weight by five pounds for the Chavez fight. These were much needed wins after getting knocked out three times in his last four by Carlos Diego Ferreira, Joaquim Silva and current lightweight champ Charles Oliveira.
JOE SOLECKI VS JARED GORDON PREDICTION
Gordon will be buzzing that he is not fighting a knockout artist or just someone who can bang especially as he is moving up a weight class. However, he cannot afford to get taken down. He is a brown belt but, Solecki is a notch above and he will try and get the fight to the floor at any opportunity.
Gordon needs to start quickly and unleash his striking. He likes to force the pace which could work by catching Solecki early or he could just end up walking into a takedown. There may be some tasty exchanges on the feet which Gordon should get the better of, but we expect Solecki to get his takedown and work on a submission.
Gordon will put up a fight on the floor and should fend off the submission attempts for a couple rounds at least but it will not be enough to win.
Prediction: Solecki via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
