MMA Preview – Punahele Soriano vs Dusko Todorovic at UFC Fight Island 7
PUNAHELE SORIANO VS DUSKO TODOROVIC FACTS
When is UFC Fight Island 7? Saturday 16th January, 2021 - 20:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Island 7? Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Island 7? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC Fight Island 7 on? BT Sport 3
Where can I stream UFC Fight Island 7? 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!
PUNAHELE SORIANO VS DUSKO TODOROVIC LOWDOWN
Unbeaten prospect vs unbeaten prospect as Punahele Soriano (7-0) makes his second UFC appearance. He stretched his record to six with a unanimous decision over Jamie Pickett on the Contender Series and had a perfect debut when he met Oskar Piechota. He cleaned his clock in the first round in December 2019, but we have not seen him since.
Dusko Todorovic (10-0) also flies to Fight Island for his second UFC fight. He also earnt a unanimous decision on the Contender Series against Teddy Ash and went on to knock Dequan Townsend on his debut. That was only three months ago on Fight Island and he is ready to do it all over again.
PUNAHELE SORIANO VS DUSKO TODOROVIC PREDICTION
The UFC matchmakers are pitting two middleweight prospects again on this card and stylistically it should be another barnburner. Both fighters only have two decisions between them and we can expect fast-paced exchanges from the bell.
Soriano is an aggressive southpaw and will look to land his huge overhand left. He also has brilliant takedowns which will only make his left hand more threatening, but he will have to strike from distance.
If he finds himself in the pocket with Todorovic, he will be in trouble. The Serbian is lethal at close range with smothering combinations and clinch work. He is also a monster in top position with a submission threat and devastating ground and pound, so Soriano is better off setting up his left hand with level changes.
This could easily be a ‘fight of the night’ contender and a variety of outcomes are possible but Todorovic’s composure and power should see him through and if he can get Soriano on his back, a finish is possible.
Prediction: Todorovic via Submsision
