MMA Preview – Jimmy Flick vs Cody Durden at UFC Vegas 17
JIMMY FLICK VS CODY DURDEN FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 17? Saturday 19th December, 2020 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 17? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 17? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC Vegas 17 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 17? 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!
JIMMY FLICK VS CODY DURDEN LOWDOWN
These two flyweights have a new date after their original scheduled fight was scrapped two weeks ago just before UFC Vegas 16 as Cody Durden had conjunctivitis and thankfully not COVID-19.
Jimmy Flick (15-5) gets the call-up after his successful showing on the Contender Series. He met Nate Smith in September off the back of two impressive submissions over Jesse Bazzi (Freestyle Cage Fighting) and Greg Fischer (Legacy Fighting Alliance) and made it three subs in a row with a beautiful arm-triangle.
Durden (11-2-1) is coming off a draw on his UFC debut. He was riding an extremely impressive seven-fight win streak finishing every fight (four knockouts and three submissions) so was given a tough debut. He was paired with Chris Gutierrez who was coming off three impressive UFC wins in a row and they fought to a draw in a quality scrap.
JIMMY FLICK VS CODY DURDEN PREDICTION
Durden drops down to flyweight which is very interesting especially as the division is really hotting up now. On paper, this is a very exciting contest. Both fighters bring a furious pace and always look for the finish especially on the ground with their grappling prowess.
Flick makes his UFC debut, but he is an established flyweight fighting good competition. Durden looked exceptional in the early stages of his fight with Gutierrez and if the weight cut goes well, he will be very dangerous and 125 lbs.
This fight should have a mix of everything, and it is very tough to call but we give Flick the nod to earn a decision.
Prediction: Flick via Decision
