MMA Preview – Sodiq Yusuff vs Don Shainis at UFC Vegas 61
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SODIQ YUSUFF VS DON SHAINIS FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 211? Saturday 1st October, 2022 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 211? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 211? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 211 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 211? 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!
SODIQ YUSUFF VS DON SHAINIS LOWDOWN
Sodiq Yusuff (12-2) heads to the APEX for the third time in a row. His first appearance there for the UFC did not go to plan meeting Arnold Allen (2021). He was in red hot form riding a six-fight streak coming off a TKO over Gabriel Benitez (2019) and a unanimous decision over Andre Fili (2020). However, the Brit snapped the streak with a unanimous decision of his own. Yusuff returned nearly a year later to take on Alex Caceres and looked great convincing all three judges once again.
Now, he welcomes Don Shainis (12-3) to the octagon for his debut. He has only lost once in his last 10 which was a unanimous decision to Nathan Williams (2021) for Cage Titans. However, he has fought five times since already including four bouts this year. So, he is coming in hot with five wins and three knockouts on the bounce over Jay Ellis (Cage Titans), Cody Pfister (Fighting Alliance Championship) and Brice Picaud (Cage Titans).
SODIQ YUSUFF VS DON SHAINIS PREDICTION
Shainis is coming in hot, but this is an extremely tough debut for him. Yusuff has amassed some solid experience now, he is well rounded, packs a ton of power and will boast a four-inch reach and three-inch height advantage.
Despite the range discrepancy, Shainis is also a stick of dynamite. He has blown eight of his opponents out in the first round and he will be wise to burst out the gate against Yusuff. That said, he has not fought anyone on Yusuff’s level yet so there are a lot of question marks.
He is reckless but has the power to cause a quick upset so is worth a punt considering the huge odds. However, we are backing the more experienced and polished Yusuff to weather the storm and find a late knockout after Shainis empties the tank.
Prediction: Yusuff via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Shainis via KO/TKO
