MMA Preview – Matt Wiman vs Jordan Leavitt at UFC Vegas 16
MATT WIMAN VS JORDAN LEAVITT FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 16? Sunday 6th December, 2020 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 16? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 16? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC Vegas 16 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 16? 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!
MATT WIMAN VS JORDAN LEAVITT LOWDOWN
The veteran Matt Wiman (16-9) makes his 18th UFC appearance nearly 15 years after making his debut for the organisation. He is a true ‘OG’ of the sport and after his unanimous decision win over Isaac Vallie-Flagg in 2014 we thought we might have seen the last of him with injuries forcing a long hiatus. However, he dusted off the gloves and made his comeback last year against Luis Pena. It did not go as planned suffering a third round TKO and he returned six months later to redeem himself against Joe Solecki but lost again in a unanimous decision making it six years since his last win.
Jordan Leavitt (7-0) hopes to keep that baron run going and extend his unbeaten record in the process. He has fought three times already this year and is coming off a submission win over Jose Flores on the Contender Series and has now been given a huge opportunity on the big stage.
MATT WIMAN VS JORDAN LEAVITT PREDICTION
Wiman is the heavy underdog as he has not proven he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level. He has all the experience, but his prime was a long time ago and Leavitt has all the youth, momentum and hunger to start his UFC career with a bang.
Leavitt is a beast on the ground and all but two of his wins have come via submission. He is heavily favoured to pick up a win but would need a flawless performance to get the submission as Wiman has never been submitted and should have too much experience to make a mistake against the youngster.
Prediction: Leavitt via Decision
