MMA Preview – Mateusz Gamrot vs Jalin Turner at UFC 285
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MATEUSZ GAMROT VS JALIN TURNER 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!
MATEUSZ GAMROT VS JALIN TURNER LOWDOWN
Mateusz Gamrot (21-2-1) steps in for Dan Hooker who injured his hand. He is clearly desperate to get back in the cage and make up for his recent loss to Beneil Dariush back in October. It was a fiercely competitive scrap with the veteran convincing all three judges. That snapped a four-fight streak and now he keeps up the theme of taking on an absolute beast in every UFC fight.
Jalin Turner (13-5) is peaking and has never looked so dangerous. He received a baptism of fire on his UFC debut stepping up to welterweight on short notice to get knocked out by Vicente Luque (2018). He bounced back then lost a unanimous decision to Matt Frevola (2019) and has since gone on a tear finishing everyone within two rounds. That included two knockouts and three submissions with a TKO over Jamie Mullarkey and a submission over Brad Riddell last year.
MATEUSZ GAMROT VS JALIN TURNER PREDICTION
Gamrot and Turner represent how stacked the lightweight division is right now ranked at #7 and #10 respectively. They both have incredible skillsets with Gamrot possessing elite grappling and Turner boasting the longest frame in the division complimented by his striking and jiu-jitsu.
He stands at 6’3” and will boast a seven-inch reach and five-inch height advantage. His ceiling his sky high and this is the perfect test to see how high it is. Gamrot is one of the best wrestlers in the division and he will no doubt test the takedown defence of Turner.
It is 77%, although he has not fought anyone with wrestling close to the Pole. We expect Gamrot to be relentless with his single leg takedown and eventually drag him down to the canvas.
Turner will accept being on his back for short periods threatening submissions with his long limbs before being able to spring back up and create space on the feet. Gamrot is also a good striker, but Turner will be deadly with his jab and kicks down the middle. It is just a question of how much damage he can inflict before getting taken down.
Turner holds the value as the underdog as he has the ability to finish the fight early, but we are backing Gamrot’s wrestling to grind out a decision.
Prediction: Gamrot via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value bet: Turner to win
