November 04, 2022 12:06 PM
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James Evans

MMA Preview – Mario Bautista vs Benito Lopez at UFC Vegas 64

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MARIO BAUTISTA VS BENITO LOPEZ FACTS

When is UFC Vegas 64? Saturday 5th November 2022 – 21:00 start (UK)

Where is UFC Vegas 64? UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada (USA)

Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 64? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events

What TV channel is UFC Vegas 64 on? BT Sport 2

Where can I stream UFC Vegas 64? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight live 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!

MARIO BAUTISTA VS BENITO LOPEZ LOWDOWN

Fighting out of Glendale, USA, Mario Bautista (10-2) will be looking to pick up his third consecutive win this weekend. Coming off of a first-round submission victory over Brian Kelleher back in June, Bautista is chasing his fifth win with the promotion. An impressive win could earn Bautista a big fight next.

Looking to put Bautista’s impressive run to an end, Benito Lopez (10-1) will be returning to the octagon for the first time in over three years. Last time out, Lopez defeated Vince Morales via a unanimous decision to pick up his second win in the UFC. Lopez will be hoping to establish some sort of consistency going forward with a big win this weekend.

MARIO BAUTISTA VS BENITO LOPEZ PREDICTION

Heading into this weekend’s bantamweight showdown, Lopez will have the advantage in both the height and reach departments.

Despite winning twice in the UFC, it is fair to say that Lopez has looked far from convincing. His inconsistent performances have shocked many fans. Lopez’s arsenal is quite deep enough to compete anywhere near the top of the pile in what is a stacked division. Even though he has been away for three years, that may have given him time to come back stronger, but we doubt that. We suspect that Lopez will look to start off with a bang, but Bautista will be able to weather the storm and go on to pick Lopez apart wherever the fight goes to secure a decision victory.

Prediction: Mario Bautista via decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)

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