MMA Preview – Kevin Aguilar vs Tucker Lutz at UFC 262
KEVIN AGUILAR VS TUCKER LUTZ FACTS
When is UFC 262? Sunday 16th May, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 262? Toyota Center, Houston, Texas (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 262? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 261
What channel is UFC 262 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 262? 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!
KEVIN AGUILAR VS TUCKER LUTZ LOWDOWN
Kevin Aguilar (17-4) could be fighting for his UFC career as he balances on a three-fight skid. After scraping past Joey Gomez with a split decision on the Contender Series and then going on to win his first two UFC fights via unanimous decision against Rick Glenn and Enrique Barzola, Aguilar was sitting pretty on a nine-fight win streak and juicy 17-1 record. However, the former LFA featherweight champion lost a unanimous decision to Dan Ige, got knocked out by Zubaira Tukhugov and is coming off a split decision loss to Charles Rosa.
He now welcomes Tucker Lutz (11-1) to the UFC desperately needing a win. Lutz has also graduated from the Contender Series with two appearances and wins last year. He earnt a unanimous decision over Chase Gibson in September and repeated the feat two months later against Sherrard Blackledge to get the call-up.
KEVIN AGUILAR VS TUCKER LUTZ PREDICTION
Aguillar has the experience but Lutz has all of the momentum having not lost since his pro debut in 2015. The majority of his fights came under the Shogun banner where he did not fight anyone of note or with a decent record, but he has the confidence.
Lutz is well-round with some decent wrestling in the locker, but he will have to mix in his strikes well to land a takedown as Aguilar has some good takedown defence. Aguilar will hope this fight stays on the feet as he is a solid striker, in particular his boxing.
They both tend to absorb a lot of strikes and this could come down to output on the feet. It will be a very close contest but if Lutz can test the weathered chin of Aguilar while mixing in some takedowns, he can clinch it.
Prediction: Lutz via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Aguilar via Decision
