MMA Preview – Chas Skelly vs Jamall Emmers at UFC Vegas 19
CHAS SKELLY VS JAMALL EMMERS FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 19? Saturday 20th February, 2021 - 23:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 19? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 19? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 19 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 19? 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!
CHAS SKELLY VS JAMALL EMMERS LOWDOWN
Chas Skelly (18-3(1)) made his UFC debut all the way back in 2014 but the crafty vet has only fought twice in nearly four years dealing with injuries. His fight with Bobby Moffett in November 2018 was memorable. He was squirming in a brabo choke in which the referee thought he went unconscious, but Skelly sprung up straight away protesting he was never out. It was a tough call but after an appeal, the bout was later overturned to a ‘no contest’. He returned to the octagon nearly a year later and enjoyed a much smoother outing earning a unanimous decision over Jordan Griffin to bump his UFC record up to 7-3(1).
Jamall Emmers (18-5(1)) only made his UFC debut last year in March and took on top prospect Giga Chikadze. A tall order for a debut but he gave the Georgian his toughest fight in the UFC so far battling to a split decision. Emmers dusted himself off and returned to the cage five months later and got back in the win column with a unanimous decision over Vince Cachero.
CHAS SKELLY VS JAMALL EMMERS PREDICTION
This is an interesting match-up and should be a battle between Skelly’s wrestling and Emmers’ striking. Skelly has all the experience, but it will not be long before he realizes Emmers’s threat on the feat and looks for a takedown.
If Skelly can take him down, he can wind down the clock and look for submissions but Emmers has the youth and athleticism to keep the fight standing long enough to pick Skelly apart from range and snatch a decision.
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