MMA Preview – Derek Brunson vs Dricus du Plessis at UFC 285

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DEREK BRUNSON VS DRICUS DU PLESSIS FACTS

When is UFC 285? Sunday 5^th March, 2023 – 01:00 begin (UK)

The place is UFC 285? T-Cell Area, Paradise, Nevada (US)

The place can I get tickets for UFC 285? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 285

What channel is UFC 285 on? BT Sport 1

The place can I stream UFC 285? BT Sport subscribers can stream the struggle on-line through the BT Sport web site

For viewers in the USA, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!

DEREK BRUNSON VS DRICUS DU PLESSIS LOWDOWN

Derek Brunson (23-8) lastly returns after Jared Cannonier snapped his five-fight win streak a yr in the past. It appeared Israel Adesanya (2018) knocked some sense into him as he went again to the drafting board, began combating smarter and relied extra on his strengths. He utilized his wrestling to maul by way of the likes of Edmen Shahbazyan (2020), Kevin Holland (2021) and Darren Until (2021). These wins put him heading in the right direction for a title shot which Cannonier knocked him off of within the second spherical.

Dricus du Plessis (18-2) continues his march up the division. Not many noticed it coming however after his unanimous determination over Brad Tavares and submission over Darren Until final yr, he deserves an enormous struggle. These wins prolonged his win streak to 6 which embrace 4 spectacular UFC outings accumulating two bonuses within the course of.

DEREK BRUNSON VS DRICUS DU PLESSIS PREDICTION

If Brunson the brawler turns up, he might simply be trying at two knockouts in a row. Du Plessis’ placing method is healthier, however it isn’t precisely crisp. Nonetheless, he does pack a number of energy and he’s not price exchanging with particularly when your chin has a couple of miles on the clock.

That stated, if Brunson lands his overhand left, du Plessis can even be in hassle. Nonetheless, we anticipate Brunson to hunt the takedown. He might battle at first and his chin shall be susceptible when he shoots in but when he’s persistent and chains his takedowns collectively, he’ll finally get the South African down and drain the power bar.

If he has success within the first spherical, we will even see him getting a late submission. Contemplating the expertise and the percentages, Brunson is a no brainer regardless of the shape du Plessis is in.

Prediction: Brunson through Resolution – CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH’S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)

Worth guess: Brunson to win