MMA Preview – Charles Jourdain vs Marcelo Rojo at UFC Vegas 21
CHARLES JOURDAIN VS MARCELO ROJO FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 21? Saturday 13th March, 2021 - 23:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 21? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 21? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 21 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 21? 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!
CHARLES JOURDAIN VS MARCELO ROJO LOWDOWN
It does not feel like Charles Jourdain (10-3-1) has only one UFC to his name as he has put on some quality performances. He got out grappled to a decision by Desmond Green on his debut but then pulled off a big upset mainly because Doo Ho Choi is a huge fan favourite in a thrilling stand-up battle eventually knocking out the Korean slugger. However, he went on to lose a tight split decision against Andre Fili and is coming off a hard-fought draw with Josh Culibao back in October.
Marcelo Rojo (16-6) makes his debut after making an impression on the Combate Americas scene. He has only lost two of his last 10 getting submitted both times. Firstly, Levy Marroquin in 2017 responding with two vintage knockouts before getting submitted again by John Castaneda who just knocked out Eddie Wineland. That was in April 2019 and he bounced back with another brutal knockout but that was in September that year and we have not seen him since.
CHARLES JOURDAIN VS MARCELO ROJO PREDICTION
This is another ‘fight of the night’ contender on the prelims promising fireworks. Out of their collective 26 wins, they have only gone to a decision once which was Rojo nearly nine years ago. They have submissions in the cabinet, but they get their best work done on the feet.
They match-up very similarly physically with the same 69-inch reach with Jourdain just an inch taller. Rojo is more likely to take the fight to the floor but we fully expect a thrilling stand-up battle. Rojo has more power in his hands but Jourdain is better technically with his kicks and combining his UFC experience, we expect him to get the win. Neither of them have ever been knocked out, so a rare decision is likely but do not count out one of them getting knocked out for the first time.
Prediction: Jourdain via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Rojo via KO/TKO
