MMA Preview – Michal Oleksiejczuk vs Cody Brundage at UFC Vegas 66
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MICHAL OLEKSIEJCZUK VS CODY BRUNDAGE FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 216? Saturday 17th December, 2022 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 216? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 216? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 216 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 216? 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!
MICHAL OLEKSIEJCZUK VS CODY BRUNDAGE LOWDOWN
Michal Oleksiejczuk (17-5(1)) makes the UFC walk for the third time this year. He headed into 2022 off the back of two good wins – a split decision over Modestas Bukauskas (2021) and a TKO over Shamil Gamzatov (2021). He then stepped up to light heavyweight to take on Dustin Jacoby who was just too good and too big earning the unanimous decision. Thankfully, he moved back down to middleweight in his last fight and made short work of Sam Alvey with a vintage knockout.
Now, he has a much sterner test in Cody Brundage (8-2). He had a very tough introduction to the UFC getting TKO’d by William Knight (2020) on the Contender Series and grinded out in a unanimous decision by Nick Maximov (2021) on his debut. However, he has gone on to rack up two first-round finishes to cement his place on the roster. He submitted Dalcha Lungiambula and knocked out Tresean Gore earlier this year.
MICHAL OLEKSIEJCZUK VS CODY BRUNDAGE PREDICTION
This was not the fight the matchmakers had in mind after Gregory Rodrigues and Albert Duraev both pulled out, but it is a fun one nonetheless. If an Oleksiejczuk fight stays on the feet, he can give anyone a run for their money with his weird power.
However, he struggles against wrestlers and Brundage is very strong and can chain takedowns together well. He also has a lot of power in his hands and Oleksiejczuk will hope he relies on that power to make this a boxing fight.
The more Brundage wrestles, the more chance he has in grinding out a win, but the longer this stays on the feet the more likely he will get put to sleep.
Prediction: Oleksiejczuk via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Brundage via Decision
