MMA Preview – Drakkar Klose vs Rafa Garcia at UFC 277
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DRAKKAR KLOSE VS RAFA GARCIA FACTS
When is UFC 277? Sunday 30th July, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 277? American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 277? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 277
What channel is UFC 277 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 277? 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!
DRAKKAR KLOSE VS RAFA GARCIA LOWDOWN
We finally saw Drakkar Klose (12-2-1) back in action in April after being out for over two years. That was partly due to Jeremy Stephens shoving him at their weigh-ins a year prior causing a back injury. He eventually returned to take on Nikolas Motta who ended up getting replaced by Brandon Jenkins. Nonetheless, Klose made up for lost time by knocking him out in the second round to earn a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus.
Rafa Garcia (14-2) has been more active making his debut in 2021 and has already got four fights under the belt. The year did not start well for him losing his first two UFC fights. Nasrat Haqparast inflicted his first pro loss with a unanimous decision and Chris Gruetzemacher made it two on the spin four months later. However, he is back on track with a unanimous decision win of his own over Natan Levy (2021) and a submission over Jesse Ronson (2022) which was on the same card as Klose’s win over Jenkins.
DRAKKAR KLOSE VS RAFA GARCIA PREDICTION
Klose was preparing for Carlos Diego Ferreira, so he has an easier match up here, but it is still a tough one. Garcia is a dangerous fighter, especially in the first round. Expect him to start quick firing off leg kicks and waiting to counter with his heavy hands waiting for any opportunity to get the fight to the floor.
Klose will be prepared for this and will try to weather the first round. He has better cardio, boxing and has the wrestling to stuff Garcia’s takedown attempts and frustrate him as the fight goes on.
Garcia is a wildcard and there is always value in him when he is an underdog, but we are behind Klose in this one.
Prediction: Klose via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Garcia to win
