MMA Preview – Jonathan Pearce vs Kai Kamaka at UFC Vegas 15
JONATHAN PEARCE VS KAI KAMAKA FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 15? Sunday 29th November, 2020 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 15? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 15? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC Vegas 15 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 15? 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!
JONATHAN PEARCE VS KAI KAMAKA LOWDOWN
After losing three fights in a row, Jonathan Pearce’s (9-4) future looked uncertain, but he bounced back defiantly making his first two appearances for Bellator submitting Damir Ferthatbegovic and knocking out Omar Johnson. He strung three more wins together to earn a dream opportunity fighting Joe Lauzon in the UFC, but the veteran handed out a lesson knocking him out in the first round.
He was originally scheduled to fight Sean Woodson, but he has dropped out giving Kai Kamaka (8-2) his second cap in the UFC. He has quietly compiled a six-fight win streak against some decent opposition in King of the Cage and Bellator but appeared on the featherweight radar after his unanimous decision win over Tony Kelly back at UFC 252 in August.
JONATHAN PEARCE VS KAI KAMAKA PREDICTION
Based on their last outings, this should be a comfortable night for Kamaka. Pearce had a miserable night falling victim to Lauzon’s first knockout in four years whereas Kamaka looked great against Kelley putting on a ‘Fight of the Night’ performance. That’s said, Kamaka moves up a division and has to respect Pearce’s power.
Pearce is the heavy underdog but has a great chance in causing an upset. However, we back Kamaka’s technique on the feet to avoid the knockout threat while winning the exchanges and he also has his grappling to call upon if required to secure a decision.
Prediction: Kamaka via Decision
