MMA Preview – Chase Sherman vs Parker Porter at UFC Vegas 34
CHASE SHERMAN VS PARKER PORTER FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 34? Sunday 22nd August, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 34? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 34? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 34 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 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!
CHASE SHERMAN VS PARKER PORTER LOWDOWN
Chase Sherman (15-7) got his resurgent streak snapped by Andrei Arlovski back in April. After losing three in a row to Shamil Abdurakhimov (KO), Justin Willis (unanimous decision) and Augusto Sakai (TKO) he got cut. He strung three knockouts in a row for the local Island Fights promotion and also got in three bare knuckle fights in 2019. This led to another shot in the UFC and kept the run going with a TKO over Ike Vilanueva however, he was outclassed by a seasoned unanimous decision by the legend.
Parker Porter (11-6) steps out for his third UFC fight and is hoping for a second win. After submitting Kevin Ray Sears and finishing Dirlei Broenstrup via TKO for CES MMA, he got his chance in the big time. He met fellow debutant Chris Daukaus at UFC 252 and was knocked out the first round. However, he got his UFC campaign up and running last November with a unanimous decision over Josh Parisian.
CHASE SHERMAN VS PARKER PORTER PREDICTION
What these lumps lack in technical skill, they certainly make up for in knockout ability and we are very likely to see a finish here. Sherman has the experience and a significant four-inch height and three-inch reach advantage.
Expect Sherman to press the action opening up with a lot of volume. He will continually try and tag Porter and will happy to clinch up throwing elbows and knees. However, his aggressiveness means he is open to get hit, and Porter has the power to find an early knockout.
They are both going to hunt the KO and with their defence, one is expected to land. We are leaning towards Sherman with his experience, reach and speed. He is the heavy favourite, so the smart money is on Porter.
Prediction: Sherman via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Porter to win
