MMA Preview – Martin Buday vs Jake Collier at UFC Fight Night 223
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MARTIN BUDAY VS JAKE COLLIER FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 223? April 29th March, 2023 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 223? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 223? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 223 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 223? 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!
MARTIN BUDAY VS JAKE COLLIER LOWDOWN
After tearing up the European scene, Martin Buday (11-1) was granted an audition on the Contender Series. He was paired with Lorenzo Hood (2021) and passed with flying colours thanks to a savage knee in the first round. He then took on Chris Barnett (2022) for his UFC debut and followed that up with an exciting split decision win over Lukasz Brzeski (2022) extending his streak to 10.
He now takes on the veteran Jake Collier (13-8). Since his return and entrance to the heavyweight division, he has gone 2-4. His last win earnt him a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus submitting Chase Sherman (2022) but he is now coming off two losses - a split decision to Andrei Arlovski (2022) and a TKO to Barnett (2022).
MARTIN BUDAY VS JAKE COLLIER PREDICTION
Collier is a skilful and well-rounded fighter, however his only wins since 2017 are over Gian Villante and Sherman which means very little. Buday has looked good, but he does not have the experience Collier has.
On paper, they size up relatively evenly however, Buday is naturally the much larger man. Collier is a former middleweight and will have the speed advantage whereas Buday will have the power advantage.
He will wait for Collier to step into range and throw heavy hands and knees down the middle. Collier will try and outwork Buday and has the technique to win the exchanges.
This is tough to call, but we are leaning towards Buday with his striking from range and clinch work swaying the judges.
Prediction: Buday via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
