MMA Preview – Bruno Silva vs Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC Fight Island 5
BRUNO SILVA VS TAGIR ULANBEKOV FACTS
When is UFC Fight Island 5? Saturday 10th October, 2020 - 23:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Island 5? Flash Forum, Fight Island, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Island 5? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC Fight Island 5 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Fight Island 5? 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!
BRUNO SILVA VS TAGIR ULANBEKOV LOWDOWN
Bruno Silva (10-4-2 (1)) is still without a UFC win after two tough fights and it does not get any easier for the Brazilian. He made his debut in October last year against Khalid Taha, but he received a taste of his own medicine getting submitted in the third round. Although, this was later overturned to a ‘no contest’ as Taha failed a drugs test which turns out, was a banned substance called furosemide within some anti-inflammatory medicine. Silva then met likely future title contender David Dvorak in March losing a unanimous decision.
He takes on the flyweight prospect Tagir Ulanbekov (10-1) who makes his UFC debut. The Russian has had to wait a little longer as this was originally scheduled last month at UFC Vegas 10, but travel restrictions related to COVID-19 have forced this on to Fight Island. Ulanbekov has won his last three fights which were for the Gorilla Fighting Championship boosting his submission tally up to five.
BRUNO SILVA VS TAGIR ULANBEKOV PREDICTION
Ulanbekov is a submission specialist and although Silva got submitted in his last bout, he is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. If Ulanbekov can sap all the energy out of him, another submission may be possible especially as the Russian is a training partner of Khabib Nurmagomedov so he will bring a furious pace to the cage.
Do not expect a knockout here but Ulanbekov could easily announce his arrival with a dominant grappling display and potential late submission.
Prediction: Ulanbekov via Decision
