MMA Preview – Polyana Viana vs Jinh Yu Frey at UFC Vegas 64
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POLYANA VIANA VS JINH YU FREY FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 214? Saturday 5th November, 2022 - 21:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 214? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
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What channel is UFC Fight Night 214 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 214? 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!
POLYANA VIANA VS JINH YU FREY LOWDOWN
Like many strawweights, Polyana Viana (12-5) is talented but very inconsistent. Her three UFC wins have all been dominant first-round submissions including Emily Whitmire (2020) and Mallory Martin (2021). However, they came after losing three on the bounce (JJ Aldrich, Hannah Cifers and Veronica Macedo) and she is coming off another unanimous decision loss to Tabatha Ricci back in May.
Jinh Yu Frey (11-7) is just as difficult to predict. She is 2-3 in the UFC and responded well to getting submitted by Kay Hansen (2020) and Loma Lookboonmee (2020) by outpointing Gloria de Paula (2021) and Ashley Yoder (2021). However, she is coming off another loss and split decision to Vanessa Demopoulos back in June.
POLYANA VIANA VS JINH YU FREY PREDICTION
It seems if Polyana Viana does not find a submission in the first round, she is losing a decision and that could easily happen here. Frey is a decent wrestler, but Viana is very dangerous off her back, so Viana can snatch an arm and quick win or it could be a long night for her.
A grappling contest will be fascinating, but so will the stand-up. Viana packs more power and will boast a two-inch reach and height advantage, but Frey is a very tricky southpaw. She has the edge when it comes to defence and has a dangerous left hand.
A first-round submission for Viana or Frey decision look like obvious plays, but we feel Viana decision is also likely considering her size and power advantage. Also, the fact that Viana is an armbar specialist and Frey’s submission loss was via armbar, that is a tempting play too.
Prediction: Viana via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Frey via Decision
