MMA Preview – Francisco Trinaldo vs Danny Roberts at UFC 274
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FRANCISCO TRINALDO VS DANNY ROBERTS FACTS
When is UFC 274? Sunday 8th May, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 274? Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 274? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 274
What channel is UFC 274 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 274? 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!
FRANCISCO TRINALDO VS DANNY ROBERTS LOWDOWN
The weight cut finally became too much for Francisco Trinaldo (27-8) who is now 43 years old. After starching Jai Herbert (2020), he was welcomed to the welterweight division by elite striker Muslim Salikhov (2021) and was outclassed in a unanimous decision. However, he bounced back four months later squeaking past Dwight Grant (2021) in a split decision to go an impressive 17-7 in the UFC.
Danny Roberts (18-5) has extended his UFC record to 7-4 in his last two fights to gain some much-needed momentum despite those fights being two years apart. In 2019, he got submitted by Claudio Silva and cemented a spot on Michel Pereira’s highlight reel getting iced by a flying knee. He responded perfectly by knocking out Zelim Imadaev six months later and followed it up with a hard-fought split decision two years later over Ramazan Emeev (2021).
FRANCISCO TRINALDO VS DANNY ROBERTS PREDICTION
This is another tough match-up for Roberts, but he does have the youth and size on his side. That said, Trinaldo does not fight like a 43-year-old and if he calls upon his grappling, Roberts will struggle to get going.
Roberts’ defensive grappling has improved a lot and in recent years Trinaldo has preferred to let his hands do the talking as he still packs knockout power. Roberts and the fans will hope he relies on his hands as well as it will be an exciting and explosive stand-up battle.
Roberts’ chin has taken a fair bit of damage and cannot afford to eat anything clean from the Brazilian, but if Trinaldo decides to stand for the majority of the fight, you have to back Roberts’ speed, technique and four-inch reach advantage to pile on the volume and earn a decision at least.
We are leaning toward Roberts but if Trinaldo decides to grapple, he is well worth a punt as the underdog.
Prediction: Roberts via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Trinaldo via Decision
