Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier 7/2/22 - UFC 276 Picks & Predictions
Israel is coming here standing at 6’4” and 185 pounds. However, the reach for Adesanya is coming in at 80 inches. The overall record for Israel is 22-1-0.
The type of stance that has been used in the past by Israel is that of a switch fighter. When it comes to the fighting style that has been used for Israel is that of a striker. The past 5 bouts have been 4-1 in the results. The wins have been by 3 unanimous decisions and a KO/TKO. The loss for Israel has been a unanimous decision
Jared is coming in standing at only 5’11” and 185 pounds. When it comes to the reach Cannonier is coming in at 77.5 inches. The overall record for Cannonier is sitting at 15-5-0 so far.
When it comes to the fighting stance Cannonier has been seen mainly as a switch stance. Jared is seen as a striker mainly as well. The last 5 bouts have seen Cannonier post a 4-1 record as well. The wins have been with 1 unanimous decision and 3 TKO/KO. The loss was by a unanimous decision.
This is a fight that should be good, but Cannonier is giving up quite a bit of size and reach. The lack of reach is what will make up the difference in this fight as Cannonier has to take quite a few blows to get in close and that prevents a TKO/KO and will see this fight go the distance. UFC 276 Winner Prediction, Over 3.5 rounds.
