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MMA Preview – Aaron Phillips vs Gaston Bolanos at UFC on ESPN 44

MMA Preview – Aaron Phillips vs Gaston Bolanos at UFC on ESPN 44

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AARON PHILLIPS VS GASTON BOLANOS FACTS

When is UFC on ESPN 44? Saturday 15th April, 2023 - 23:00 start (UK)

Where is UFC on ESPN 44? T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri (US)

Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 44? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC on ESPN 44

What TV channel is UFC on ESPN 44 on? BT Sport 2

Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 44? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website

For viewers in the United States, the UFC on ESPN 44 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!

AARON PHILLIPS VS GASTON BOLANOS LOWDOWN

Aaron Phillips will be hoping it is fourth time lucky as he looks to get his first win in the UFC against Gaston Bolanos. The 33-year-old has had a disrupted time of it in recent years due to injury and this will be his first fight since losing to Jack Shore in July 2020. The tough durable taekwondo black belt will be hoping to get the win but will have to shake off some potentially major rust off here.

Gaston Bolanos has earned the nickname The Dreamkiller and the Peruvian will be hoping to kill Phillips’ dreams here. He brings 6-3 record into what is his UFC debut following a lengthy spell in Bellator. Bolanos is an exciting fighter to watch and his style should make for an entertaining fight at the very least here.

AARON PHILLIPS VS GASTON BOLANOS PREDICTION

A highly entertaining bout between Aaron Phillips and Gaston Bolanos in the bantamweight division takes place at UFC on ESPN 44. The big question coming into this one is what condition Phillips will be in after not fighting for almost three years due to injury and illness. Bolanos is making his UFC debut and he will be fired up to off to winning ways. He is favoured to have too much for Phillips and a late stoppage or victory on points is favoured.

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