MMA Preview – Julian Marquez vs Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC 285
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JULIAN MARQUEZ VS MARC-ANDRE BARRIAULT FACTS
When is UFC 285? Sunday 5th March, 2023 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 285? T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 285? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 285
What channel is UFC 285 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 285? 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!
JULIAN MARQUEZ VS MARC-ANDRE BARRIAULT LOWDOWN
It is great to see Julian Marquez (9-3) more active as he always brings the excitement. However, his reckless style will never get him to the top of the middleweight division as he is coming off his second UFC loss. He lost a split decision to Alessio Di Chirico (2018) in his second UFC fight before submitting Maki Pitolo (2021) and Sam Alvey (2021). He then crossed paths with Gregory Rodrigues last year who dished out his first knockout loss to go 3-2 in the UFC.
Marc-Andre Barriault (14-6(1)) is more experienced but has also struggled for consistency. He started his UFC career with a three-fight skid in 2019 and bounced back in style in his next three. He then also suffered the first knockout of his career last year courtesy of Chidi Njokuani. He responded with a rare submission over Jordan Wright but is coming off a submission loss to Alexander Hernandez to take his UFC tally to 3-5(1).
JULIAN MARQUEZ VS MARC-ANDRE BARRIAULT PREDICTION
Expect violence here as they are both dish out a pounding, but tend to eat a lot of damage. Barriault will bring an unrelenting pace and keep pressing forward. Marquez is more explosive and should come out the gate quicker.
If Marquez lands early, he can conduct the tempo, but despite the recent knockout, Barriault is very durable and if he can weather the first half of the fight, he will finish stronger.
However, we feel the Canadian will try and match Marquez’s early pace which will get him into trouble. If Barriault fights smart, he will try and wear Marquez down in the clinch, but we expect him to trade and eventually get caught leading to a submission.
Prediction: Marquez via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value bet: Marquez to win
