MMA Preview – Arman Tsarukyan vs Mateusz Gamrot at UFC on ESPN 38
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ARMAN TSARUKYAN VS MATEUSZ GAMROT FACTS
When is UFC on ESPN 38? Sunday 26th June, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC on ESPN 38? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 38? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC on ESPN 38 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 38? 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!
ARMAN TSARUKYAN VS MATEUSZ GAMROT LOWDOWN
Arman Tsarukyan (18-2) headlines his first UFC event, and it certainly will not be his last. He announced himself as a future lightweight contender on his debut even though he lost a unanimous decision. That is because he took on Islam Makhachev (2019) and went toe-to-toe with the elite wrestler even taking him down. It was a solid performance and his only loss in his last 18. Unsurprisingly, he has gone on to rack up impressive wins – unanimous decisions over Olivier Aubin-Mercier (2019), Davi Ramos (2020) and Matt Frevola (2021) before TKOing Christos Giagos (2021) and Joel Alvarez (2022).
Fellow prospect Mateusz Gamrot (20-1) also headlines his first UFC card, and he has had a very similar journey. He wrecked the local scene collecting the featherweight and lightweight KSW titles without tasting defeat. However, on debut he ran into another prospect in the shape of Guram Kutateladze (2020) just missing out on a split decision. He responded in similar fashion to Tsarukyan notching up three very impressive wins – knocking out Scott Holtzman (2021), submitting Jeremy Stephens (2021) and TKOing Carlos Diego Ferreira (2021).
ARMAN TSARUKYAN VS MATEUSZ GAMROT PREDICTION
These two are two of the most exciting and talented prospects on the entire roster and it will be a shame to see one get derailed. They are both extremely well-rounded and will be comfortable wherever the fight goes.
They are supreme grapplers. Tsarukyan is the stronger wrestler and Gamrot has better jiu-jitsu, but they are both elite so we are in for a treat. Gamrot’s takedown defence has not been tested, but it will here so it will be very interesting to see how he deals with Tsarukyan.
Tsarukyan will try and dictate the tempo and range with his wrestling and throw heat in the pocket hoping to catch Gamrot to drag the fight down into his domain and land in top position. What makes this so interesting is that this is also Gamrot’s specialty. He will be more confident in the striking and is a monster in top position.
Usually, these skill sets would cancel each other out forcing a stand-up battle, but we can see them both testing their ego. If they are fresh, we would expect Tsarukyan’s power and technique to enable him to control position better, but if one of them gets clipped and rocked on the feet, they both have the ability to finish each other on the ground.
It will be very interesting to see what their strategy is here. They both have the tools to nullify each other’s weapons so this will likely come down to who adapts during the fight to carve out a route to victory.
It will no doubt be very competitive and as Gamrot is the heavy underdog so he is a no brainer for a punt, but we feel Tsarukyan’s wrestling will be key in swaying the judges.
Prediction: Tsarukyan via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Gamrot to win
