MMA Preview – Irene Aldana vs Macy Chiasson at UFC 279
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IRENE ALDANA VS MACY CHIASSON FACTS
When is UFC 279? Sunday 11th September, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 279? T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 279? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 279
What channel is UFC 279 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 279? 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!
IRENE ALDANA VS MACY CHIASSON LOWDOWN
Irene Aldana’s (13-6) last fight was 14 months ago but it was a performance to savour. She took on Yana Kunitskaya coming off a unanimous decision loss to Holly Holm (2020) and pulled out a vintage TKO in the first round – the seventh knockout of her career.
Macy Chiasson (8-2) has also bounced back from a loss and schooling which was handed out by Raquel Pennington (2021) who submitted her in the second round. She returned in May this year remaining at featherweight to fight Norma Dumont. It was a hard-fought battle and she squeaked past her earning a split decision.
IRENE ALDANA VS MACY CHIASSON PREDICTION
Chiasson looked good in her last fight, but she did get tagged by Dumont on the feet. So, the worry for her here is that Aldana is one of the best boxers in the division. She packs some serious power in her hands and the longer this stays on the feet, the more you have to back the Mexican.
Chiasson boasts a four-inch reach advantage which she will only use to help tie Aldana up in a body lock to try and drag her to the ground. She is a powerful wrestler and has the technique to earn some control time.
She will need to be able to control each round to subdue Aldana and convince the judges. However, Aldana has good takedown defence and although we expect to get taken down at some point, she will keep the fight on the feet long enough to piece Chiasson up landing more damage.
This will be a competitive scrap and we feel Aldana’s heavy hands and takedown defence will earn her the win but Chiasson will make her work hard to create any space.
Prediction: Aldana via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Chiasson via Decision
