MMA Preview – Christian Aguilera vs Carlston Harris at UFC Vegas 26
CHRISTIAN AGUILERA VS CARLSTON HARRIS FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 26? Sunday 9th May, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 26? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 26? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 26 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 26? 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!
CHRISTIAN AGUILERA VS CARLSTON HARRIS LOWDOWN
After completing a demolition job on his UFC debut finishing Anthony Ivy, Christian Aguilera (14-7) got choked back down to earth on his second UFC appearance clashing with the undefeated Sean Brady and falling into his guillotine in the second round. That was the seventh loss of his career, but he has fought decent competition for the Legacy Fighting Alliance
Carlston Harris (15-4) makes his UFC debut, but he has also fought some decent calibre fighters and boasts unanimous decisions over the likes of of Michel Pereira (2015) and welling Turman (2016). He is also coming off a brilliant win over Saygid Izagakmaev, wrapping him up in a d’arce choke to hand the Russian his second ever loss.
CHRISTIAN AGUILERA VS CARLSTON HARRIS PREDICTION
Harris is also very handy on the ground, but this is a better match-up for Aguilera than Brady. Aguilera will come in with his boxing heavy approach and he likes to mix in takedowns but he will be wise to keep this on the feet and at a distance.
Harris can strike from range, but he is most deadly in the clinch and when he can cinch up a body lock to set up a submission. Aguilera has the power to land a knockout and hurt Harris with leg kicks, but his takedown defence is a worry.
If the fight stays on the feet you have to back Aguilera but if Harris can can get his hands on him, he has the grappling skills to subdue him and even pull off a submission but this is a very close fight to call.
Prediction: Harris via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Aguilera via KO/TKO
