MMA Preview – Caio Borralho vs Gadzhi Omargadzhiev at UFC on ESPN 34
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CAIO BORRALHO VS GADZHI OMARGADZHIEV FACTS
When is UFC on ESPN 34? Saturday 16th April, 2022 - 23:30 start (UK)
Where is UFC on ESPN 34? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 34? Click here for the tickets at the O2 Arena
What channel is UFC on ESPN 34 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 34? 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!
CAIO BORRALHO VS GADZHI OMARGADZHIEV LOWDOWN
Unbeaten since 2015, the exciting up and comer Caio Borralho (10-1(1)) makes his entrance under the bright lights. After cleaning up the local scene, the Brazilian earnt a place on the Contender Series and bumped his record up with a unanimous decision over Aaron Jeffery (2021). That was not quite enough to land the contract, but he gave the UFC no choice after knocking out Jesse Murray (2021) in the first round on his second appearance on the series.
Gadzhi Omargadzhiev (13-0) also makes his debut protecting his unblemished record. He has fought for a variety of promotion and is yet to be properly tested. After a unanimous decision over Vladimir Vasilyev (2020), he was also given an opportunity on the Contender Series, and it could not have gone much better, mercilessly cinching up a kneebar on Jansey Silva (2021) in the first round.
CAIO BORRALHO VS GADZHI OMARGADZHIEV PREDICTION
A lot is expected from the Contender Series graduates especially as they have been bumped up to the co-main event slot. Omargadzhiev has three inches of height on Borralho but will be giving up four inches in reach which the he will look to utilize on the feet.
Borralho is very dangerous throwing an array of wild strikes and is also a beast on the mat with excellent jiu-jitsu. His skill set conveniently sandwich Omargadzhiev’s who is an exceptional wrestler with a dominant top game.
The key for Borralho is to not have to rely on his jiu-jitsu and keep the fight on the feet. Omargadzhiev is a decent striker, but the longer this remains standing, the more you have to back the Brazilian.
He is going to have to hunt the knockout early as it will only be a matter of time before the Russian lands a takedown and he only needs one to seal a round by flattening Borralho out and pouring on the damage.
Prediction: Omargadzhiev via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
