MMA Preview – Dalcha Lungiambula vs Markus Perez at UFC Fight Island 8
DALCHA LUNGIAMBULA VS MARKUS PEREZ FACTS
When is UFC Fight Island 8? Wednesday 20th January, 2021 - 15:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Island 8? Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Island 8? No tickets are available as this event will take place with a limited number of spectators
What channel is UFC Fight Island 8 on? BT Sport 3
Where can I stream UFC Fight Island 8? 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!
DALCHA LUNGIAMBULA VS MARKUS PEREZ LOWDOWN
Dalcha Lungiambula (10-2) is desperate to get back in the octagon after having numerous fights fall through with the likes of Karl Roberson and Isi Fitikefu. He did not get to fight at all last year which has forced him to stew over that incredible front kick knockout he received from Magomed Ankalaev back in November 2019. He just wants to continue where he left off in knocking out Dequan Townsend on his UFC debut and fortunately, he has a partner to oblige.
Markus Perez (12-4) is also coming off a devastating knockout loss. He welcomed Dricus du Plessis to the UFC but the South African picked up his biggest win at his expense. That loss made him slump to 2-4 in the UFC which is surprising considering his talent. He submitted James Bochnovic and Anthony Hernandez but also dropped unanimous decisions to Eryk Anders, Andrew Sanchez and Wellington Turman.
DALCHA LUNGIAMBULA VS MARKUS PEREZ PREDICTION
Perez could be fighting to save his UFC career here and he is up against a knockout artist dropping down from light heavyweight. This is a very dangerous fight for the Brazilian and if he makes anymore mistakes on the feet like he did against du Plessis, he will get brutally punished.
Perez has to try and take the fight to the ground and look for a submission. If Lungiambula struggles with the weight cut, Perez can wear him down with his wrestling to set up a submission but if Lungiambula is fresh or if Perez tests his ego on the feet, he could be looking at another devastating loss.
A Perez submission or Lungiambula knockout is most likely but has Lungiambula has the power to defend enough takedowns and create the opening for a knockout blow.
Prediction: Lungiambula via KO/TKO
