MMA Preview – Lando Vannata vs Charles Jourdain at UFC Fight Night 205
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LANDO VANNATA VS CHARLES JOURDAIN FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 205? Sunday 24th April, 2022 - 00:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 205? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 205? Click here for the tickets at the O2 Arena
What channel is UFC Fight Night 205 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 205? 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!
LANDO VANNATA VS CHARLES JOURDAIN LOWDOWN
Lando Vannata (12-5-2) is coming off very impressive win. It was only a split decision back in May last year, but he dropped down to featherweight to take on the Commonwealth calibre wrestler Mike Grundy and managed to defend 17 out of his 20 takedowns attempts. He is now 4-5-2 in the UFC and is hoping he can get a more consistent run going by continuing his new quest at 145 lbs.
Charles Jourdain’s (12-4-1) UFC career has also been a mixed bag so far. He has been very active fighting seven times since his debut in 2019. He is 3-3-1 in the big time now picking up two of those wins in his last three fights knocking out Marcelo Rojo (2021) and outpointing Andre Ewell (2021) after getting submitted by Julian Erosa (2021).
LANDO VANNATA VS CHARLES JOURDAIN PREDICTION
This has got ‘Fight of the Night’ written all over it. They are both extremely skilful and exciting strikers, but they can also grapple. Vannata showed off his NCAA Division 1 wrestling in his last fight and Jourdain is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
That said, we expect a thrilling war on the feet. Jourdain will constantly move and start his attack with leg kicks, and we feel his speed will be crucial here. Vannata has the experience on his side and the durability to remain competitive for three rounds although they both have the ability to shut the lights out with one strike.
This should be a back-and-forth battle where we feel Jourdain’s speed and movement will edge the exchanges to earn a decision.
Prediction: Jourdain via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
