MMA Preview – Merab Dvalishvili vs Cody Stamann at UFC Vegas 25
MERAB DVALISHVILI VS CODY STAMANN FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 25? Sunday 2nd May, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 25? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 25? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 25 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 25? 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!
MERAB DVALISHVILI VS CODY STAMANN LOWDOWN
Merab Dvalishvili (12-4) is steaming towards the title trail and is now getting some top tier competition. After those controversial losses to Frankie Saenz (split decision) and Ricky Simon (submission) he has racked up five dominant unanimous decisions over Terrion Ware, Brad Katona, Casey Kenney, Gustavo Lopez and most recently John Dodson.
Cody Stamann (19-3-1) also relies on the judges with 11 of his 19 wins coming via decision. Besides that remarkable Suloev stretch Aljamain Sterling cinched up on Stamann, all of his UFC fights have gone to a decision. After that loss, he outpointed Alejandro Perez, fought to a draw with Song Yadong, bounced back against Brian Kelleher but is coming off his second UFC loss inflicted by Jimmie Rivera.
MERAB DVALISHVILI VS CODY STAMANN PREDICTION
Dvalishvili is a monster of a wrestler and this is an interesting match-up as Stamann is also a powerful grappler. They are the same height, but the Georgian will boast a four-inch reach advantage which will be important when clasping his hands together around Stamann when attempting the takedown.
Despite, Stamann’s grappling abilities, Dvalishvili is on such a level that he will fully commit to the takedowns and try and grind out another victory. Expect him to open-up with feints, short combinations and leg kicks to setup a takedown.
Stamann is very powerful and he will not be easy to take down but considering his lack of knockout threat, Dvalishvili will shoot in at will chaining his takedowns together and keep putting Stamann on his back with the cardio to keep up a relentless pace for three rounds.
Prediction: Dvalishvili via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
