Guram Kutateladze vs. Jordan Vucenic: UFC on ABC 7 Prelims Preview & Prediction3 months ago
Explore Guram Kutateladze's striking prowess and Jordan Vucenic's submission skills as they prepare for their clash.

Guram Kutateladze

Record: 13-4

Recent Fights:

  • Loss to Elves Brener (TKO, 2023)
  • Loss to Damir Ismagulov (Decision, 2022)
  • Win against Mateusz Gamrot (Decision, 2020)
  • Win against Felipe Silva (KO, 2019)
  • Win against Guilherme Cadena (TKO, 2018)

Kutateladze is known for his well-rounded skills, including striking and grappling. Despite recent setbacks, including a TKO loss and a split decision loss, his win over Mateusz Gamrot demonstrates his high-level capability.

Jordan Vucenic

Record: 14-2

Recent Fights:

  • Win against Adrian Kepa (Submission, 2024)
  • Win against Simone D’Anna (Submission, 2024)
  • Win against Brice Picaud (Submission, 2023)
  • Win against Tiziano Ferranti (Submission, 2023)
  • Loss to Paul Hughes (Decision, 2022)

Vucenic excels in submissions, with a strong track record in the Cage Warriors promotion. His recent wins have all been finishes, showcasing his proficiency in securing submission victories.

Fighting Styles and Strategy

Kutateladze: Known for his striking power and technical skills, Kutateladze will likely aim to control the fight with his striking and use his wrestling to nullify Vucenic’s submission attempts.

Vucenic: Primarily a submission specialist, Vucenic will look to close the distance, engage in grappling exchanges, and find openings for his submission game.

Keys to Victory

Kutateladze: Needs to use his striking to keep Vucenic at bay and avoid falling into grappling exchanges. Maintaining distance and using his superior striking skills will be crucial.

Vucenic: Must close the distance quickly, avoid the power shots from Kutateladze, and look for opportunities to bring the fight to the ground where he can utilize his submission skills.

Prediction

Given Vucenic’s strong submission game and recent performance trend, he has a solid chance of winning if he can close the distance and impose his grappling. Kutateladze’s striking and ability to manage distance could be a significant advantage. However, if Vucenic can get the fight to the ground, his submission skills might secure him the victory. I predict Jordan Vucenic to win, likely by submission in the later rounds.