MMA Preview – Bartosz Fabinski vs Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 24
BARTOSZ FABINSKI VS GERALD MEERSCHAERT FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 24? Saturday 17th April, 2021 - 23:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 24? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 24? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 24 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 24? 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!
BARTOSZ FABINSKI VS GERALD MEERSCHAERT LOWDOWN
Bartosz Fabinski (14-4) returns to the octagon after getting two fights in last year. He had a 16-month lay-off after his submission loss to Michel Prazeres and was due to return amidst the first wave of COVID-19. He still managed to fight Darren Stewart, although under the Cage Warriors banner and he put on a wrestling clinic. He ragdolled Stewart around to earn a comfortable unanimous decision however, he went on to lose his next fight getting submitted again by Andre Muniz back in September.
Gerald Meerschaert (31-14) is still recovering from the Khamzay Chimaev whirlwind. His hype train was in full force when they got paired up and Meerschaert was coming off a knockout loss to Ian Heinisch and the fight could not have gone worse for him. Chimaev is known for his wrestling but he sparked Meerschaert out cold in under 20 seconds to add him the the highlight reel. Meerschaert is now 6-6 in the UFC and desperate for a win.
BARTOSZ FABINSKI VS GERALD MEERSCHAERT PREDICTION
Fabinski is the slight favourite mainly due to Meerschaert’s form and this is an interesting match-up. Fabinksi’s wrestling is his biggest threat but he has been submitted twice in his last two fights which will only wet the appetite of Meerschaert who has a staggering 23 submission wins on the record.
We fully expect Fabinski to take Meerschaert down but Meerschaert will be confident he can wrap up a submission. Fabinski has shown a weakness there but he did come up against high-level black belts in Prazeres and Muniz and Meerschaert will really have to hurt Fabinski and put him in enough trouble to find a finish, but we give Fabinski the edge on the feet with his grappling earning the decision.
Prediction: Fabinski via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Meerschaert via Submission
