MMA Preview – Jai Herbert vs Ilia Topuria at UFC Fight Night 204
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JAI HERBERT VS ILIA TOPURIA FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 204? Saturday 19th March, 2022 - 18:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 204? The O2 Arena, London, England
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 204? Click here for the tickets at the O2 Arena
What channel is UFC Fight Night 204 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 204? 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!
JAI HERBERT VS ILIA TOPURIA LOWDOWN
Jai Herbert (11-3) has been thrown to the wolves by the UFC. He got paired with the stalwart Francisco Trinaldo (2020) on debut and got TKO’d taking unnecessary damage thanks to Herb Dean. He got handed Renato Moicano who submitted him in the second round and the UFC scheduled another tough fight in the shape of knockout specialist Khama Worthy. However, Herbert displayed his own striking prowess with a brilliant first-round knockout.
Mike Davis was lined up for Herbert, but in vintage Herbert luck, one of the brightest prospects in the division Ilia Topuria (11-0) has filled the void. He is undefeated and coming off two sizzling knockouts. After a unanimous decision win over Youssef Zalal (2020) on debut, his renown jiu-jitsu was put to the test by taking on Damon Jackson (2020) and Ryan Hall (2021). He swatted away the grappling attempts and decided to show off another string to his bow sealing the second and third knockouts of his career.
JAI HERBERT VS ILIA TOPURIA PREDICTION
This is a more exciting match-up and a tougher one for Herbert. His chin has taken some damage and Topuria’s hands have become a serious problem. That said, Herbert should have the edge on the feet especially with a significant eight-inch reach and six-inch height advantage.
If Topuria gets cocky and decides to stand, then he could easily find himself getting peppered from range. If he decides to play it safe, then he will will take Herbert down where he has the clear advantage. If the Georgian can get his hands on Herbert, he will negate the threat and utilize his power to keep the fight on the deck where he has the skill to wrap up a submission.
That is what we expect to happen, but considering the odds, all of the value is on a Herbert win and potential knockout.
Prediction: Topuria via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Herbert to win
