MMA Preview – Max Griffin vs Ramiz Brahimaj at UFC Vegas 13
MAX GRIFFIN VS RAMIZ BRAHIMAJ FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 13? Sunday 8th November, 2020 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 13? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 13? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC Vegas 13 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 13? 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!
MAX GRIFFIN VS RAMIZ BRAHIMAJ LOWDOWN
Max Griffin (15-8) has slumped to 3-6 in the UFC after two losses in a row. His last seven fights have been hard-fought decisions, but he has struggled to sway the judges. He managed to convince them enough to edge past Zelim Imadaev but he lost a unanimous decision to Alex Morono and now is coming off split decision loss to Alex Oliveira.
He welcomes Ramiz Brahimaj (8-2) to the UFC who has applied his trade for the Legacy Fighting Alliance. He is 2-2 in his last four but is coming off a win over Carlos Martinez keeping up his 100% submission rate. However, he has not fought in a while with that arm-triangle over Martinez occuring in March last year.
MAX GRIFFIN VS RAMIZ BRAHIMAJ PREDICTION
Brahimaj only deals in submissions and the game plan will be obvious. He will look to take Griffin down to snatch a limb, neck or anything. He is a weapon on the ground and if he can take Griffin down, it could be a matter of time.
Griffin is a huge step-up in competition and is better everywhere apart from the ground, especially on the feet. His kickboxing alone can knock Brahimaj out, but his striking will count for nothing on his back.
Griffin is a good wrestler, but this fight will all be about his takedown defence which is 66% in the UFC. He is usually the one taking his opponents down, but he should have technique to defend the attempts of Brahimaj. So, expect a Griffin decision but do not be surprised if Brahimaj hands him his first submission loss.
Prediction: Griffin via Decision
