MMA Preview – TJ Brown vs Erik Silva at UFC 282
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TJ BROWN VS ERIK SILVA FACTS
When is UFC 282? Sunday 11th December, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 282? T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 282? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 282
What channel is UFC 282 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 282? 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!
TJ BROWN VS ERIK SILVA LOWDOWN
TJ Brown (16-9) had a rough start to his UFC career getting submitted by Jordan Griffin (2020) on debut and then outpointed by Danny Chavez (2020). He bounced back with a couple of tough decision wins of his own over Kai Kamaka (2021) and Charles Rosa (2022). However, his momentum was halted back in June after Shayilan Nuerdanbieke did enough to the nod from all three judges.
Erik Silva (9-1) is coming in hot off the back of eight straight wins finishing his last six victims in the first round (two knockouts and four submissions).He has fought twice this year already submitting Edgar Garcia Cabello for the Lux Fight League and shining on the Contender Series with a merciless TKO over Anvar Boynazarov.
TJ BROWN VS ERIK SILVA PREDICTION
This will be one of the toughest fights of Silva’s career so far. Brown is well-rounded as a dangerous striker who loves to wrestle. He averages nearly four takedowns per 15 minutes but there are question marks over his defensive grappling.
Silva is a beast on the deck and if he can get Brown on his back, we expect him to pin him down and pummel him which could also set up a submission. However, the difference could easily come on the feet.
The Venezuelan is also a very strong striker and we expect him to get the better of the exchanges before dragging or knocking Brown to the ground where he has the power to find a knockout and technique to find a submission.
Prediction: Silva via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
