MMA Preview – Vanessa Demopoulos vs Jinh Yu Frey at UFC on ESPN 38
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VANESSA DEMOPOULOS VS JINH YU FREY FACTS
When is UFC on ESPN 38? Sunday 26th June, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC on ESPN 38? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 38? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC on ESPN 38 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 38? 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!
VANESSA DEMOPOULOS VS JINH YU FREY LOWDOWN
Vanessa Demopoulos (7-4) has got her UFC career up and running after losing a unanimous decision to JJ Aldrich (2021) on her debut. It was her third loss in four including unanimous decision losses to Cory McKenna (Contender Series) and Lupita Godinez (LFA) in 2020. However, she responded perfectly to the Aldrich loss by cinching Silvana Gomez Juarez (2022) up in an armbar at UFC 270.
Jinh Yu Frey (11-6) also had a ropey start to her UFC career, but is back on track and gaining some momentum. She got submitted by Kay Hansen (2020) on her debut and then lost a unanimous decision against Loma Lookboonmee four months later. With the roster grim reaper looking over her, she pulled out a unanimous decision of her own against Gloria de Paula (2021) and followed it up with another against UFC veteran Ashley Yoder (2021) to keep her spot safe.
VANESSA DEMOPOULOS VS JINH YU FREY PREDICTION
This is good matchmaking with both ladies needing an impressive performance to stay afloat in the division. Demopoulos will be giving up some size and weight as usual with Frey boasting a six-inch reach advantage.
Demopoulos should look to negate that by closing the distance and pursuing the takedown. She is an aggressive striker, but she is predictable and easy to hit. If she stands in front of Frey, she will get chewed up over three rounds.
Frey also has quality takedown defence. Yoder was unable to take her down in eight attempts and Demopoulos was unable to take Aldrich down in five attempts. If Demopoulos can keep Frey guessing, she may be able to take her down, but she needs a strategy.
If she does, Frey will be able to hold her own in the grappling exchanges especially as she will enjoy being the bigger fighter for once. We feel Frey will be able to keep the fight on the feet and give the judges an easy decision.
Prediction: Frey via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
