MMA Preview – Ricky Simon vs Jack Shore at UFC on ABC 3
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RICKY SIMON VS JACK SHORE FACTS
When is UFC on ABC 3? Sunday 17th July, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC on ABC 3? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ABC 3? Click here to buy tickets for UFC on ABC 3
What channel is UFC on ABC 3 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC ABC 3? 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!
RICKY SIMON VS JACK SHORE LOWDOWN
After a flawless 2021, Ricky Simon (19-3) finally graces 2022. After getting knocked out on Urijah Faber’s comeback fight and outpointed by Rob Font in 2019, he bounced back with a split decision over Ray Borg (2020), a submission over Gaetano Pirrello, a unanimous decision over Brian Kelleher and a brilliant knockout over Raphael Assuncao. Now, he is finally back to try and extend the streak.
Jack Shore (16-0) is the man assigned to snap it. Winning is all he knows and he has barely put a foot wrong in the UFC so far. He picked up the seventh and eighth submissions of his career over Nohelin Hernandez (2019) and Aaron Phillips (2020) in his first two UFC fights before outpointing Hunter Azure (2021), Liudvik Sholinian (2021) and then Timur Valiev (2022).
RICKY SIMON VS JACK SHORE PREDICTION
This is one hell of a test for Shore. Simon is experienced and one of the best wrestlers in the bantamweight division. His hands also continue to improve adding a knockout threat to his grappling game. Shore’s win over Valiev proved he can hang at the top and he has also evolved into a very well-rounded fighter from his jiu-jitsu background.
Shore is incredibly slick on the ground, but we feel Simon’s wrestling can shut that jiu-jitsu down unless he gets rocked so it will be interesting to see if he plays it safe and tries to wrestle. However, that knockout over Assuncao will give him confidence in his hands. That may work against him as the Brazilian’s chin is war beaten whereas Shore is fresh.
Shore is a better technical boxer and will have the speed advantage. Simon packs more power so the striking exchanges will be a fascinating watch. We are backing Shore to bring an even more improved version of himself to outclass Simon on the feet, but when somebody with the calibre of wrestling of Simon is the underdog, he represents all of the value.
Prediction: Shore via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Simon via Decision
