MMA Preview – Sean Brady vs Jake Matthews at UFC 259
SEAN BRADY VS JAKE MATTHEWS FACTS
When is UFC 259? Sunday 7th March, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 259? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 259? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC 259 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC 259? 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!
SEAN BRADY VS JAKE MATTHEWS LOWDOWN
Sean Brady (13-0) has the makings of being an absolute force in the welterweight division. He entered the UFC at 10-0 with still a lot to prove but he has gone on to earn unanimous decisions over Court McGee and Ismail Naurdiev and is coming off his most impressive win by submitting Christian Aguilera back in August earning a ‘performance of the night’ bonus in the process.
Since moving up to welterweight, Jake Matthews (17-4) has looked exceptional. He is 6-1 in the division with a submission loss to Rocco Martin sandwiched in between the six wins which include a unanimous decision over Li Jingliang and he is coming off two more unanimous decisions over Emil Meek and Diego Sanchez.
SEAN BRADY VS JAKE MATTHEWS PREDICTION
This is a fantastic match-up and a great test for both fighters. Matthews has all of the experience, but Brady has more momentum with his submission as Matthews should have been a lot more clinical against Sanchez. Sanchez is super durable, but it was a mismatch and Matthews should be disappointed to not get the finish.
They match-up very similarly as very big and strong welterweights who are very well-rounded with powerful grappling. This is clearly Brady’s toughest fight, but it is also a tough match-for Matthews as his only loss at welterweight was to Martin who is also a strong grappler with great cardio.
We should see a mixture of striking and grappling at a furious pace and it should be a very even contest. Brady is the favourite as he has barely tasted any adversity so far and he is constantly improving with a good team behind him. He is expected to earn the decision and biggest win of his career, but the value is with Matthews as the experienced, well-rounded and durable underdog.
Prediction: Brady via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Matthews via Decision
