MMA Preview – Viacheslav Borshchev vs James Llontop at UFC ON ESPN 62
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We have action in the UFC’s lightweight division as Viacheslav Borshchev 7-4-1 meets James Llontop 14-3 at the UFC Apex in Vegas
VIACHESLAV BORSHCHEV VS JAMES LLONTOP FACTS
When is UFC ON ESPN 62? UK – the preliminary card starts at 12:00am on Sunday 25th August 2024, followed by the main card at 3:00am / USA – 7:00pm/10:00pm ET and 4:00pm/7:00pm PT (both Saturday 24th August)
Where is UFC ON ESPN 62? UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC ON ESPN 62? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC ON ESPN 62
What TV channel is UFC ON ESPN 62 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN & ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC ON ESPN 62? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ * UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC ON ESPN 62 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
VIACHESLAV BORSHCHEV VS JAMES LLONTOP LOWDOWN
After blasting his way into the UFC via Dana White’s Contender Series, Viacheslav Borshchev has found life hard in the Octagon. After winning on his debut, he has only won one of his last five fights and the 32-year-old is desperate to get back in the win column.
He meets Peruvian fighter James ‘Goku’ Llontop who is a graduate from the Contender Series also. He has had one fight in the Octagon since then and that was a submission loss to Chris Padilla so he is looking for his first victory in the UFC. Prior to that loss, Llontop was riding a 12-fight win streak albeit it in smaller organisations.
VIACHESLAV BORSHCHEV VS JAMES LLONTOP PREDICTION
Viacheslav Borshchev is looking to be somewhat limited as he steps up in quality in the UFC and while he clearly possesses power, his opponents are finding ways to counter that. There is no questioning his chin, but opponents are able to exploit his workrate and that will surely be one route Llontop – seven years his junior – will look to here.
Llontop has punching power of his own with seven KO/TKOs but he has won six on the scorecards in his 14 wins. We think the Peruvian should have too much speed for Borshchev to land his power punches, and he should be able to outwork the veteran too to win on the judges’ scorecards.
PREDICTION: James Llontop to win via decision
