MMA Preview – Renato Moicano vs Jai Herbert at UFC Vegas 30
RENATO MOICANO VS JAI HERBERT FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 30? Saturday 26th June, 2021 -19:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 30? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 30? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 30 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 30? 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!
RENATO MOICANO VS JAI HERBERT LOWDOWN
Renato Moicano (14-4-1) has had a tough couple years inside the octagon which is inevitable when you enter the murderer’s row of the featherweight division. He fought Jeremy Stephens in just his third UFC fight winning a split decision and then ran into title challenger, Brian Ortega and his guillotine. That was the first loss of his career, but he responded with a unanimous decision over Calvin Kattar and a submission over Cub Swanson. Opponents only got tougher as he spent 2019 getting beaten up and finished by Jose Aldo and the Korean Zombie. He then tried his hand up at lightweight and looked great submitting Damir Hadzovic in under a minute but then got handed an assassin in the shape of Rafael Fiziev getting sparked in the first round.
Poor Jai Herbert (10-2). He made his UFC debut against the old war horse, Franciso Trinaldo who missed weight by four lbs. He carried over his form and talent that helped him compile a six-fight win streak including four brilliant knockouts under the Cage Warriors banner and gave the Brazilian a good fight but was eventually knocked out but took unnecessary damage after Herb Dean stopped the fight way too late again. That was a year ago and as a reward, he has been handed Moicano.
RENATO MOICANO VS JAI HERBERT PREDICTION
Moicano has lost three of his last four, but this is still a tough match-up for Herbert in just his second UFC fight. Moicano is a monster on the mat as a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu with submissions over Swanson and Hadzovic who are very good grapplers in their own right. He will have a clear advantage on the ground and is also slick on the feet as a black belt in Muay Thai. Combine this with his experience, the Brazilian is understandably a hefty favourite.
Herbert is a dog, and he has a great chance here. He is a better striker and will boast a five-inch reach advantage. He is a rangy, technically sound striker but also possesses knockout power and after getting slept twice down at featherweight and recently against Fiziev, Herbert has the ability to put Moicano to sleep again.
Herbert’s defence is suspect so Moicano may decide test himself on the feet again and in that case, a Herbert knockout will be a very attractive bet considering the odds. If Moicano calls upon his experience on the other hand, a takedown and subsequent submission will be there for him.
Prediction: Moicano via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Herbert via KO/TKO
