MMA Preview – Rodolfo Vieira vs Anthony Hernandez at UFC 258
RODOLFO VIEIRA VS ANTHONY HERNANDEZ FACTS
When is UFC 258? Sunday 14th February, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 258? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 258? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC 258 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 258? 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!
RODOLFO VIEIRA VS ANTHONY HERNANDEZ LOWDOWN
We need to see more of the Brazilian jiu jitsu wizard Rodolfo Vieira (7-0) and the pandemic has not helped but thankfully he is on his way to the APEX for his third UFC fight. The jiu-jitsu world champion racked up his first five wins with a knockout breaking up four submissions. He was then tested with Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Oscar Piechota on his UFC debut and proved there are levels, submitting him in the second round. Vieira then took on Saparbek Safarov back in March and wasted less time, sealing the Russian in an arm-triangle for his sixth submission in MMA.
Anthony Hernandez (7-2(1)) is back and ready for Vieira after a positive COVID-19 test postponed the bout four weeks ago at UFC on ABC 1. Hernandez was also unbeaten heading into the UFC but got submitted on his debut by Markus Perez. He responded by submitting Jun Yong Park but ran into Kevin Holland in his last fight back in May getting ruthlessly knocked out in the first round.
RODOLFO VIEIRA VS ANTHONY HERNANDEZ PREDICTION
Hernandez is now 1-2 in the UFC but has all the tools to build a streak. However, this is a tough match-up. Most of Hernandez wins have come via submission so he is going to have a different game plan for Vieira and that has to be finding an early knockout if he can’t keep the fight on the feet.
Vieira will hunt the takedown and once the fight goes to the floor, it is game over. Hernandez needs to keep moving and circling and hope to catch Vieira as he shoots in. He has a chance, but everything points to another Vieira submission.
Prediction: Vieira via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Hernandez via KO/TKO
