MMA Preview – Sasha Palatnikov vs Ramiz Brahimaj at UFC Vegas 34
SASHA PALATNIKOV VS RAMIZ BRAHIMAJ FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 34? Sunday 22nd August, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 34? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 34? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 34 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 34? 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!
SASHA PALATNIKOV VS RAMIZ BRAHIMAJ LOWDOWN
Sasha Palatnikov (6-3) makes his way to the APEX for the second time this year and he is hoping to bounce back from a loss. He had a super tough match-up for a second UFC fight in the chiseled shape of Impa Kasanganay. He was outclassed and submitted in the second round which halted his momentum gained after getting TKO’d by Mounir Lazzez for UAE Warriors in 2019. He responded with TKO’s himself in 2020 – Paulo Henrique for UAE Warriors again and then Louis Cosce to mark a near perfect UFC debut.
Ramiz Brahimaj (8-3) finally returns after putting his ear back on. He went 4-2 in the Legacy Fighting Alliance before earning an opportunity in the UFC. However, Max Griffin gave him a violent welcome. It was an exciting battle that ended after Griffin executed a nasty elbow to Brahimaj’s ear which left it hanging off by a thread. Gruesome, but thankfully he is back and has a great match-up.
SASHA PALATNIKOV VS RAMIZ BRAHIMAJ PREDICTION
This should be exciting wherever it goes. They are both aggressive on the feet and Palatnikov is the more polished striker whereas Brahimaj should have the edge in the grappling department.
Brahimaj will look to make this a gritty battle at close range, wearing on Palatnikov in the clinch and chaining takedowns together. Palatnikov will be extremely confident on the feet, and he has decent takedown defence so the more space he can create, the more likely he will walk away with the dub.
Expect Palatnikov to control the stand-up exchanges and Brahimaj the grappling exchanges. This will be a back-and-forth battle but we are backing Palatnikov’s takedown defence and cardio to keep the fight on the feet long enough to get the nod from the judges.
Prediction: Palatnikov via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Brahimaj via Submission
