MMA Preview – Steve Garcia vs Hayisaer Maheshate at UFC 275
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STEVE GARCIA VS HAYISAER MAHESHATE FACTS
When is UFC 275? Sunday 12th June, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 275? Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang, Singapore
Where can I get tickets for UFC 275? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 275
What channel is UFC 275 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 275? 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!
STEVE GARCIA VS HAYISAER MAHESHATE LOWDOWN
Steve Garcia (12-4) has only fought once since February 2020 when Luis Pena welcomed him to the UFC to snap his four-fight win streak with a unanimous decision. He returned seven months later, took some early damage but rallied to knock Charlie Ontiveros out in the second round to gain some momentum back.
Now, he welcomes Maheshate Hayisaer (6-1) to the octagon for his debut. Since losing his pro debut in 2019, he racked up five wins under the the Wu Lin Feng banner including three knockouts. This earnt him a shot on the Contender Series where he earnt a unanimous decision against Achilles Estremadura (2021) to earn a spot on the roster.
STEVE GARCIA VS HAYISAER MAHESHATE PREDICTION
There is a fair amount of hype behind Maheshate and he will have a lot of support in Singapore. That said, prior to the Contender Series, he had not fought anyone with a positive record. The combined record of his first six opponents was 20-32. Estremadura was a good win however handing him his first loss, but the Chinese native still has everything to prove.
He is a quality striker and has a great test in Garcia. The American is also very aggressive and we expect both of them to land creating a fun scrap. Garcia also has a takedown in the locker and has more routes to victory. Combine that with his experience, we back him for the win, but Maheshate is worth a punt considering his power and the odds.
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Value Bet: Maheshate to win
