MMA Preview – Khama Worthy vs Jai Herbert at UFC Fight Night 196
KHAMA WORTHY VS JAI HERBERT FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 196? Saturday 23rd October, 2021 -19:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 196? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 196? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Fight Night 196 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 196? 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!
KHAMA WORTHY VS JAI HERBERT LOWDOWN
Khama Worthy (16-8) has crashed back down to earth in his last couple fights getting knocked out twice in the first-round courtesy of Ottman Azaitar in September last year and Jamie Mullarkey back in March. He also got knocked twice in a row back in 2016/2017 but then went on a brilliant seven fight win streak which included two UFC wins – a knockout over Devonte Smith and a submission over Luis Pena. Now he wants to emulate that comeback.
Jai Herbert (10-3) must have some enemies amongst the UFC brass as his first two UFC fights were against Francisco Trinaldo and Renato Moicano. He got knocked out by Trinaldo suffering unnecessary damage thanks to Herb Dean and then got submitted by Moicano. Herbert is also desperate to regain his form and we will be in for a show if he does as he lit up the Cage Warriors scene with a six-fight win streak knocking out five opponents on his way to the UFC.
KHAMA WORTHY VS JAI HERBERT PREDICTION
This is another tough fight for Herbert but a much better match-up than Trianldo and Moicano. Worthy will just turn up to plant and swing whereas Herbert is technically sound on the feet and will utilise his three-inch reach advantage.
There is no doubting Worthy’s power and he is a dangerous counter striker, but his chin has taken a lot of damage suffering seven knockouts in his career. Worthy just need to land one clean strike, but he needs to set it up so it may be a good idea to threaten the takedown.
However, another worry for Worthy is his movement and Herbert is brilliant at striking from range and different angles. We are backing Herbert to turn the lights off, but a knockout can fall either way.
Prediction: Herbert via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Worthy via KO/TKO
