MMA Preview – Marcin Prachnio vs Ike Villanueva at UFC Vegas 30
MARCIN PRACHNIO VS IKE VILLANUEVA FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 30? Saturday 26th June, 2021 -19:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 30? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 30? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 30 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 30? 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!
MARCIN PRACHNIO VS IKE VILLANUEVA LOWDOWN
Marcin Prachnio (14-5) finally picked up his first UFC win back in January. He had the worst possible start getting knocked out in his first three UFC fights. He had a good match-up for a debut, getting paired with the veteran Sam Alvey however, he got knocked out in the first round snapping an eight-fight win streak. Then, for some reason, he was handed one of the best strikers in the division, Magomed Ankalaev and was inevitably put to sleep again seven months after his debut in 2018. He emerged in August last year to take on Mike Rodriguez but suffered his third first-round knockout in a row. On the brink of the sack, he took on Khalil Rountree Jr as the underdog but displayed the class we saw at ONE Championship earning a unanimous decision.
Isaac Villanueva (19-10) had a similar start to his UFC career last year. He took on another veteran in the form of Chase Sherman but up at heavyweight and was knocked out in the second round. He dropped back down to 205 lbs to meet Jordan wright but was knocked out in the first round. However, he rediscovered his form against another struggling light heavyweight, Vinicius Moreira and racked up his 16th knockout.
MARCIN PRACHNIO VS IKE VILLANUEVA PREDICTION
This is better matchmaking by the UFC especially as they are both coming off recent wins in response to losing streaks. That said, we are backing Prachnio to keep his streak going.
The Pole is slightly rangier and has the technique and speed advantage, but Villanueva is a big lump and packs a punch. Prachnio ate some heavy shots from Rountree, but his chin has to be compromised after those three knockouts and Villanueva only requires one touch of leather to walk away with another knockout.
As long as Prachnio can get out of the first round, we expect his cardio to enable him to throw more volume and land the more significant strikes to wear Villanueva down and find a knockout.
This is going to be a slugfest and considering their power and damaged chins, a knockout is very likely and can fall either way. Villanueva is the underdog so all the value is on him, but Prachnio should have the class to earn his second UFC win.
Prediction: Prachnio via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Villanueva via KO/TKO
