In a span of a few hours, UFC Vegas 49 will begin with its proceedings at the Apex in Las Vegas. It is needless to say that a majority of the focus would be on the big main event clash between Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green.
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However, apart from this lightweight clash, there are several exciting fights on the card that the viewers should watch out for. Ramiz Brahimaj will go head to head against Micheal Gillmore in a three-round bout in the welterweight division.
Both the welterweights are coming off a defeat in their previous bouts. Gillmore who made his debut against Andre Petroski suffered a horrific KO/TKO loss. On the other hand, Court McGee outclassed Ramiz Brahimaj throughout the three rounds to hand him a unanimous decision loss.
Before moving forward to the breakdown and prediction let us compare the stats of these two welterweights that will step inside the octagon at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green.
UFC Vegas 49 Prelims: Ramiz Brahimaj vs Micheal Gillmore Stats
Stats | Ramiz Brahimaj | Micheal Gillmore |
---|---|---|
Wins | 9 | 6 |
Losses | 4 | 4 |
Height | 5 ft 10 in | 5 ft 11 in |
Division | Welterweight | Welterweight |
Reach | 72 in | 72 in |
Team | 29 years old | 34 years old |
UFC Vegas 49 Prelims: Ramiz Brahimaj vs Micheal Gillmore Fight Breakdown and Prediction
Welterweight contender Ramiz Brahimaj has a record of 1-2 since making his debut in the UFC in 2020. Therefore this is a must win matchup for Brahimraj if he wants to continue his UFC career in this stacked 170 pound division. Speaking about this matchup, Ramiz is extremely dangerous on the ground as he has the ability to finish his fight with his deadly submission manoeuvres.
His seven out of eight finishes have been from submissions and this stat is enough to exhibit his threat on the ground. On the other hand, Micheal Gilmore is more of a standup fighter who is known for his punching power.
The Gentleman has shown in his previous defeat that he has the ability to absorb a lot of strikes. However, he has a poor takedown defense and thus one can expect Ramiz to take him down as the fight progresses to the latter stages and submit him.
UFC Vegas 49 Prelims: Ramiz Brahimaj vs Micheal Gilmore Fight Prediction- Ramiz Brahimaj wins via submission