MMA Preview – Youssef Zalal vs Sean Woodson at UFC Vegas 28
YOUSSEF ZALAL VS SEAN WOODSON FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 28? Saturday 5th June, 2021 -22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 28? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 28? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 28 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 28? 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!
YOUSSEF ZALAL VS SEAN WOODSON LOWDOWN
Youssef Zalal (10-4) is desperate for a big performance after losing his last two. After knocking out Jaime Hernandez for LFA with a beautiful flying knee, he went on to win his first three UFC fights – all via unanimous decision. He added Austin Lingo, Jordan Griffin and Peter Barrett to the win column to go 10-2 but has got stopped in his tracks by Ilia Topuria and Seung Woo Choi falling on the other side of unanimous decisions.
There was a fair bit of hype around Sean Woodson (7-1) a year ago sitting on an unbeaten record. He also got the UFC call-up after a flying knee knockout which was on the Contender Series against Terrance McKinney. He then made it 7-0 with a unanimous decision over Kyle Bochniak on his debut however, he took on Julian Erosa as a huge favourite but got caught in a brabo choke in the third round to deflate the hype.
YOUSSEF ZALAL VS SEAN WOODSON PREDICTION
This is a very intriguing match-up. They are both very fluid strikers with great movement, and they throw a variety of attacks with all limbs.
Woodson has the range as he usually does boasting a six-inch reach and four-inch height advantage. If he can get a read on Zalal early and control the distance, he has the technique to win the exchanges and build-up his output.
We expect Zalal to back himself on the feet, but he is better off relying on his grappling. He is very comfortable mixing in takedowns whereas Woodson offers little in defence as well as attack so if Woodson starts to land on Zalal, we can expect him to shoot in.
Woodson is the favourite, but if Zalal focuses on his grappling, he can easily capitalise on Woodson’s ground game and even pull off a submission. However, the longer the fight, the more you have to back Woodson.
Prediction: Woodson via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Zalal via Decision or Submission
