MMA Preview – Jake Matthews vs Matt Semelsberger at UFC Vegas 66
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JAKE MATTHEWS VS MATT SEMELSBERGER FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 216? Saturday 17th December, 2022 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 216? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 216? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 216 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 216? 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!
JAKE MATTHEWS VS MATT SEMELSBERGER LOWDOWN
Jake Matthews (18-5) is coming off one of the best performances of his career. He was coming off a humbling loss and submission to Sean Brady (2021) and then met the durable boxer Andre Fialho back in June. He looked exceptional beating him at his own game and walking away with a knockout in the second round. That took his UFC record to 11-5 and we feel he has a lot more to offer the welterweight division.
Matt Semelsberger (10-4) is coming off a humbling loss himself losing a unanimous decision to Alex Morono back in July. He was coming off two big wins in putting Martin Sano Jr (2021) to sleep in just 15 seconds and following that up with a unanimous decision over AJ Fletcher (2022). Now, he has an even tougher match-up to regain some form.
JAKE MATTHEWS VS MATT SEMELSBERGER PREDICTION
This is odd matchmaking. Taking on Matthews coming off a loss is a tough ask especially as the Aussie is coming off a ‘Performance of the Night’. Semelsberger is a lethal striker and will have a two-inch height and reach advantage.
Considering how good Matthews looked on the feet against Fialho, he will need to be at his very best. If he does manage to find the chin, Matthews has the grappling in the locker where he has a clear advantage.
Unless, Semelsburger catches Matthews clean, it is hard to see him winning especially if Matthews decides to grapple.
Prediction: Matthews via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
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