MMA Preview – Li Jingliang vs Carlos Prates at UFC 305
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LI JINGLIANG VS CARLOS PRATES FACTS
When is UFC 305? UK – the early preliminary card starts on Saturday 17th August at 11:30pm, the preliminary card at 1:00am on Sunday, followed by the main card at 3:00am / USA – 6:30pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET and 3:30pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT (both Saturday 17th August)
Where is UFC 305? RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
Where can I get tickets for UFC 305? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 305
What TV channel is UFC 305 on? UK – TNT Sports 1 / USA – ESPN & ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 305? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and Discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ * UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 305 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
LI JINGLIANG VS CARLOS PRATES LOWDOWN
After almost two years out of action due to a spinal injury, Li Jingliang returns to the Octagon eager to show he is still relevant in the welterweight division. The Leech returns with a 19-8 record and he will be hoping to make up for lost time.
Carlos ‘The Nightmare’ Prates is a 30-year-old Brazilian who has come through Dana White’s Contender Series. He has a 19-6 record and has won his last 11 bouts, including both of his fights in the UFC. While he possesses a similar record to The Leech, Prates has nowhere near the same calibre of opponent on his record, but he should not be underestimated.
LI JINGLIANG VS CARLOS PRATES PREDICTION
This will be a baptism of fire for veteran Li Jingliang who returns to action after two years out and faces an incredibly tough opponent in Carlos Prates. The Brazilian has adapted to the UFC well and has now won his last eight fights by KO/TKO.
Li Jingliang has never been knocked out and he will stay out of range and avoid this becoming a slug fest despite possessing plenty of power himself. His strategy will surely be to try for takedowns and control the fight to slow Prates down.
That will not be easy for a 36-year-old coming off a two-year absence and that is why we ultimately favour Prates. He has had six fights since The Leech had his last one and that should be too much for Jingliang to overcome.
PREDICTION: Carlos Prates to win
