MMA Preview – Rogerio Bontorin vs Kai Kara-France at UFC 259
ROGERIO BONTORIN VS KAI KARA-FRANCE FACTS
When is UFC 259? Sunday 7th March, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 259? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 259? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC 259? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC 259? 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!
ROGERIO BONTORIN VS KAI KARA-FRANCE LOWDOWN
We last saw Rogerio Bontorin (16-2(1)) a year ago at UFC Fight Night 167 where Ray Borg snapped his four-fight win streak with a unanimous decision. After racking up the 11th submission of his career on the Brazilian Contender Series back in 2018, he went on to earn a split decision over Magomed Bibulatov and then force the doctor to stop his fight with Raulin Paiva for his last win but that was back in August 2019.
Kai Kara-France (21-9(1)) is also coming off a loss which came on Fight Island at UFC 253. It was a thrilling clash for as long as it lasted but Brandon Royval came out on top with a submission in the second round. This was his second loss in his last three with Brandon Moreno outpointing him back in December 2019 but Royval and Moreno are two of the best in the division and they are Kara-France’s only losses in his last 11.
ROGERIO BONTORIN VS KAI KARA-FRANCE PREDICTION
Borg completely ragdolled Bontorin subduing his threat on the ground but he is going to have to call upon some of his own wrestling here to find a submission on Kara-France who has a clear advantage in the striking department.
Bontorin was unable to display his Brazilian black belt skills against Borg but if this fight goes to the ground it will be a completely different story. Bontorin will work hard for the takedown but Kara-France has a very impressive 90% takedown defence in the UFC and this should enable him to keep the fight on the feet long enough to win the rounds with his superior striking.
Prediction: Kara-France via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
