MMA Preview – Clay Guida vs Mark Madsen at UFC Vegas 34
CLAY GUIDA VS MARK MADSEN 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!
CLAY GUIDA VS MARK MADSEN LOWDOWN
The stalwart Clay Guida (36-20) picked up his first win in over two years back in February. He earnt a unanimous decision over the legend BJ Penn after getting submitted by the current lightweight champ Charles Oliveira. He went on to lose two in a row against fellow vets Jim Miller (submission) and Bobby Green (unanimous decision) but picked up his 16th UFC win win with another unanimous decision over Michael Johnson.
Mark Madsen (10-0) is still undefeated in MMA after winning his first two UFC fights. The Olympic Greco-Roman wrestler ventured into MMA in 2013 and steamrolled his first eight opponents before making his entrance to the UFC. He blitzed out the gate on his debut, throwing Danilo Belluardo to the mat and pounding him out early in the first round. He then followed that up in March last year earning a unanimous decision over Austin Hubbard.
CLAY GUIDA VS MARK MADSEN PREDICTION
There is only three years between them, but they are at opposite ends of their MMA careers. Guida’s last six opponents have all been veterans which is good matchmaking when you cannot compete with the best in the division anymore.
Madsen is a combat vet, but he is a young lion in MMA terms and with hardly any damage on the clock, he will understandably be the heavy favourite. He has the power and speed to overwhelm Guida and his wrestling will nullify Guida’s strength. However, you cannot count out Guida’s experience and endurance.
If Guida can get through the first round, he can scrap a decision. He will not slow down and will be the fresher man in the third. Madsen also has not fought in over 17 months so there is a bit of value in a Guida decision.
That said, we expect Madsen’s wrestling and power will be too much for Guida for two rounds. He should assume top position for large portions of the fight raining down ground-and-pound while looking for a submission. This should be a comfortable night for Madsen if he paces himself.
Prediction: Madsen via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Guida via Decision
