MMA Preview – Jordan Leavitt vs Trey Odgen at UFC on ESPN 34
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JORDAN LEAVITT VS TREY ODGEN FACTS
When is UFC on ESPN 34? Saturday 16th April, 2022 - 23:30 start (UK)
Where is UFC on ESPN 34? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 34? Click here for the tickets at the O2 Arena
What channel is UFC on ESPN 34 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 34? 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!
JORDAN LEAVITT VS TREY ODGEN LOWDOWN
Jordan Leavitt (8-1) returns to the APEX for the fifth time. He got his first taste on the Contender Series when he wrapped up a slick arm-triangle on Jose Flores (2020). He then made a spectacular UFC debut brutally slamming Matt Wiman (2020) on his skull to extend his flawless record to eight. However, his first bump in the road was a unanimous decision loss to Claudio Puelles (2021) but he responded with a vintage submission win and inverted triangle on Matt Sayles in December last year.
Victor Rodriguez was lined up for Leavitt, but he has dropped out giving Trey Ogden (15-4) the opportunity to make his UFC debut. He has not fought anyone of note, but he has won his last three including his own submission win in front of Dana White. He wrapped up an arm-triangle on JJ Okanovich at Fury FC 53 – Lookin’ For A Fight to set up this opportunity.
JORDAN LEAVITT VS TREY ODGEN PREDICTION
Ogden has little to lose and he is very dangerous. Interestingly, his threats also lie in his grappling as a prolific submission artist. All 11 of his finishes have come via submission, but his offence is certainly better than his defence, so we expect both of these guys to test their grappling skills.
Ogden is also a better striker, so he should try and keep this on the feet and not test his ego on the mat. We expect Leavitt to shoot in for a takedown sooner rather than later, especially if he starts to get tagged.
We can see Ogden lighting Leavitt up on the feet, but we can also see Leavitt controlling the rounds with his wrestling. Depending on how tired Ogden gets, a submission may open itself up and as Leavitt is the underdog, he is the smart pick.
Prediction: Leavitt via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Leavitt via Submission
