MMA Preview – Danny Roberts vs Ramazan Emeev at UFC Vegas 40
DANNY ROBERTS VS RAMAZAN EMEEV FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 40? Saturday 16th October, 2021 -22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 40? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 40? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 40 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 40? 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!
DANNY ROBERTS VS RAMAZAN EMEEV LOWDOWN
We have not seen Danny Roberts (17-5) since November 2019 when he cleaned Zelim Imadaev’s clock. It was a huge win for the Brit who was coming off two brutal losses the same year and the fact there was some bad blood dripped in there. He was beating Claudio Silva until the Brazilian cinched up a submission in the third round and then two months later, he got caught in the Michel Pereira whirlwind and getting spectacularly finished by a flying knee and right hand.
Ramazan Emeev (20-4) has only lost once in his last 10 fights and that was against Rocco Martin. That unanimous decision snapped a seven-fight win streak which included a unanimous decision over Stefan Sekulic on his debut. He has only fought once a year since that intro to the UFC and in 2020 he earnt a unanimous decision over Niklas Stolze and back in January he earnt another decision, this time a close split one over David Zawada.
DANNY ROBERTS VS RAMAZAN EMEEV PREDICTION
Roberts’ takedown defence is going to get tested once again. They are both southpaws and Roberts will be desperate to keep the fight standing as he has a clear advantage in the striking department. The former M-1 middleweight champion fancies himself on the feet, but he will only have to eat one shot to realise he has to get the fight to the floor.
Unfortunately for Roberts, Emeev is very efficient at that as an exceptional wrestler. The Russian has the ability to take Roberts down in each round to seal another decision, but if he is not calculated or leaves his chin open as he shoots in, Roberts has the accuracy and power to knock him out with one shot.
If Emeev does not fight smart he can get finished but in all likelihood he is going exchange at the start of each round but then seal the takedown to bag the points.
Prediction: Emeev via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
