MMA Preview – JP Buys vs Bruno Gustavo da Silva at UFC Vegas 22
JP BUYS VS BRUNO GUSTAVO DA SILVA FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 22? Saturday 20th March, 2021 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 22? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 22? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 22 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 22? 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!
JP BUYS VS BRUNO GUSTAVO DA SILVA LOWDOWN
JP Buys (9-2) makes his debut after a perfect showing on the Contender Series back in November. It was his second attempt on the series after he got knocked out by Joby Sanchez back in 2017. Since then, he racked up four more wins including two knockouts and a submission before his second chance. He got paired with Jacob Silva and submitted him in the first round.
Bruno Gustavo da Silva (10-5-2(1)) arrived in the UFC with a lot of promise but he makes his fourth appearance on the big stage still looking for his first win. He got submitted by Khalid Taha on his debut in 2019 although it was overturned to a ‘no contest’ due to Taha’s failed drugs test. He returned last year and got two fights under his belt dropping down to flyweight. However, he got paired up with a couple of savages and ended up losing unanimous decisions to David Dvorak and Tagir Ulanbekov.
JP BUYS VS BRUNO GUSTAVO DA SILVA PREDICTION
There is a lot of pressure on both men – Buys who is desperate to impress and prove he is UFC calibre but more so da Silva who will surely get the sack with another loss.
The South African is a very exciting fighter and has never gone to a decision in his career. He will boast a slight height and reach advantage and will go into this fight as the favourite. He is well-rounded and is particularly dangerous in the scrambles and will pounce on any opportunity to jump on a back and look for a submission.
Despite the recent losses, da Silva is also very dangerous. He took on two very good fighters pushing them to decisions. This is bound to be a close fight and da Silva holds all the value as the underdog, but we are backing Buys for a successful debut putting his size and weight advantage to good use but will need a flawless performance to get the finish.
Prediction: Buys via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Da Silva via Decision
