MMA Preview – Gabriel Benitez vs Justin Jaynes at UFC Vegas 16
GABRIEL BENITEZ VS JUSTIN JAYNES FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 16? Sunday 6th December, 2020 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 16? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 16? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC Vegas 16 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 16? 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!
GABRIEL BENITEZ VS JUSTIN JAYNES LOWDOWN
Gabriel Benitez (21-8) is healthy again after his bout of COVID-19 and his 10th UFC bout is back on a month later here at UFC Vegas 16. He has struggled in the UFC going 5-4 but has picked up good wins including a unanimous decision over Jason Knight following it up with that memorable slam knockout on Humberto Bandenay. However, he is coming off two losses – firstly, a TKO courtesy of Sodiq Yusuff and a unanimous decision to Omar Morales in May.
Justin Jaynes (16-5) also contracted COVID-19 but now is eager to get his UFC career going. He made his debut off the back of four straight wins where he won and defended the Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting lightweight title. He met veteran Frank Camacho and marked his debut spectacularly with a first-round knockout. However, he made a quick turnaround to meet Gavin Tucker but got submitted snapping the five-fight streak.
GABRIEL BENITEZ VS JUSTIN JAYNES PREDICTION
Benitez has more UFC experience, but he has been rather inactive only fighting three times in three years with his last win coming in May 2018 whereas Jaynes has been very active making his fifth appearance of the year.
This should be a stand-up war with Benitez possessing a slight height and reach advantage. They will both bring everything to the table but especially Jaynes who will have his terminally ill father in his corner. It will be a very emotional night for him which could work in is favour or put more pressure on him.
Either way, expect Jaynes to burst out the gate starting very quickly. If Benitez can weather the early storm you should back him to earn a decision, but Jaynes will be very dangerous in the first round.
Prediction: Benitez via Decision
