MMA Preview – Mike Davis vs Viacheslav Borshchev at UFC Vegas 61
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MIKE DAVIS VS VIACHESLAV BORSHCHEV FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 211? Saturday 1st October, 2022 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 211? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 211? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 211 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 211? 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!
MIKE DAVIS VS VIACHESLAV BORSHCHEV LOWDOWN
Mike Davis (9-2) was preparing for Uros Medic, but now has a change of opponent as he comes off the biggest win of his career. Debuts do not get much tougher than Gilbert Burns (2019) who submitted him in the second round and although he has only fought twice since, he has picked up two very impressive wins. He got his UFC account up and running by flatlining Thomas Gifford (2019) and eventually returned 15 months later to put on a ‘Fight of the Night’ with Mason Jones and earning the unanimous decision.
Viacheslav Borshchev (6-2) steps in for Medic and is clearly desperate to make up for his past performance. He was coming off a four-fight win streak knocking out all of his victims including Chris Duncan (2021) on the Contender Series and Dakota Bush (2022) on his UFC debut. However, he is coming off a more uneventful unanimous decision loss to Marc Diakiese back in March.
MIKE DAVIS VS VIACHESLAV BORSHCHEV PREDICTION
They are both sublime strikers and this should be a ‘Fight of the Night’ contender. Davis has a three-inch reach advantage and also has the edge in terms of speed and explosiveness. Borshchev is more technical with a more diverse arsenal and has more experience in the bank with a strong amateur background.
The stand-up battle will inevitably be a thrilling contest and they are clearly more than capable of finding the knockout. However, we are backing Davis as he has a takedown in the locker to steal the rounds. He has also had longer to prepare, so we are backing him to keep a better pace finishing strong.
Prediction: Davis via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
