MMA Preview – Claudio Puelles vs Jordan Leavitt at UFC Vegas 28
CLAUDIO PUELLES VS JORDAN LEAVITT FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 28? Saturday 5th June, 2021 -22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 28? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 28? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 28 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 28? 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!
CLAUDIO PUELLES VS JORDAN LEAVITT LOWDOWN
Claudio Puelles (9-2) has fought twice since November 2016. Back then, he made his UFC debut on The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 finale and it did not exactly go to plan getting knocked out in the second round by Martin Bravo. He returned to the cage 18 months later and got back on track with a brilliant kneebar on Felipe Silva. He took 16 months to return this time and bagged another win and unanimous decision over Marcos Mariano. 21 months later, the Peruvian is back for his fourth UFC fight.
Jordan Leavitt (8-0) appears for the first time this year, but he has been far more active. He fought four times last year and it could not have gone much better. He kicked off 2020 with a unanimous decision over Isaiah William (BCM Promotions) and followed it up with a submission and anaconda choke on Leivon Lewis (LFA) which earnt him a shot on the Contender Series. He took in style with another submission over Jose Flores and then pulled off an incredible knockout on his UFC debut by slamming the veteran Matt Wiman on his dome piece.
CLAUDIO PUELLES VS JORDAN LEAVITT PREDICTION
Their activity is contrasting but their styles are similar as two expert grapplers with limited striking. They are also both southpaws, but this fight will be most exciting duked out on the deck.
There will be some striking, but it will be to set up takedowns. As the fight goes to the floor, expect Puelles to scramble hunting a submission but we expect Leavitt’s wrestling to control the fight and maintain enough top position to earn a decision.
A submission is possible but Puelles’ jiu jitsu should be good enough to defend and despite Leavitt burying Wiman with a slam, it was his first knockout on a fighter who should have retired years ago.
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