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Pintsized Background
As UFC Vegas 60’s featured preliminary, Damon Jackson and Pat Sabatini seem destined to test each other’s grappling chops for the full fifteen minutes. Further down the card, hit-or-miss Mariya Agapova has been given little backing by the bookies against an all-too-often one-note Gillian Robertson.
Where/When is UFC Vegas 60 Prelims taking place:
September 17, 2022. UFC Apex. Nevada, United States.
What time does UFC Vegas 60 Prelims start:
🇬🇧 UK: 9pm / 🇺🇸 US ET: 4pm
What channel is UFC Vegas 60 Prelims on:
🇬🇧 UK: BT Sports / 🇺🇸 US: ESPN+
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UFC Vegas 60 Prelims Picks & Odds
| UFC Vegas 60 Prelims Fights & Odds | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Jackson (+165) Pat Sabatini (-195) | Sabatini | Decision | / |
| Trevin Giles (-210) Louis Cosce (+180) | Cosce | Decision | / |
| Loma Lookboomee (-195) Denise Gomes (+165) | Lookboonme | Decision | / |
| Trey Ogden (+320) Daniel Zellhuber (-390) | Zellhuber | Decision | / |
| Mariya Agapova (+130) Gillian Robertson (-150) | Agapova | TKO | 1 |
| Tony Gravely (+145) Javid Basharat (-170) | Gravely | Decision | / |
| Nikolas Motta (-165) Cameron VanCamp (+140) | Motta | TKO | 1 |
UFC Vegas 60: Preliminary Card
Damon Jackson vs Pat Sabatini
Featherweight (145)
Damon Jackson (21-4-1)
A banging featured prelim between two ‘experienced prospects’ – if you can get your head around that conundrum! Jackson is a scary submission threat anywhere on the mat, but Sabatini is all about control. This creates the scenario where Jackson cannot be written off at any point, but Sabatini is willing to swallow crowd boos to snatch rounds.
Pat Sabatini (17-3)
Can Sabatini punish Jackson’s scrambles? If neither man can mix in their wrestling, Sabatini will likely unravel under the aggression against Jackson. Not to say that Action Jackson is a polished striker, but his size and aggression will influence the timid boxing of Sabatini.
Jackson vs Sabatini Prediction: Sabatini Decision
A banging featured prelim between two ‘experienced prospects’. Jackson is a scary submission threat anywhere on the mat, but Sabatini is all about control. This creates the scenario where Jackson cannot be written off at any point, but Sabatini is willing to swallow crowd boos to snatch rounds. On the feet, Jackson’s size and aggression will overawe Sabatini, but it’s unlikely either opts to stand up for long.
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Trevin Giles vs Louis Cosce
Welterweight (170)
Trevin Giles (14-4)
Giles’ move down to Welterweight involved a first-round crushing at the hands of Michael Morales. Never the most technically polished Middleweight, it remains a questionable move to trade an unbridgeable technical gap for a slight athletic advantage. Cosce has yet to beat an opponent anywhere near the quality of Giles, with the latter’s consistent gas tank a huge plus in the match-up.
Louis Cosce (7-1)
To be fair to Cosce, he threw everything and the kitchen sink for the finish against Sasha Palatnikov which left him drained. On the flip side, Cosce lost to Palatnikov – a dreadful mark on any prospect’s career. A competent striker, certainly smart enough to take apart a stationary Giles, alongside solid wrestling chops. How much has Cosce improved over the last couple of years on the sidelines – has his conditioning/decision-making improved?
Giles vs Cosce Prediction: Cosce Decision
Cosce is a competent striker, certainly smart enough to take apart a stationary Giles, alongside owning solid wrestling chops. There is still the terrible black mark of a Sasha Palatnikov loss on his record, however. How much has Cosce improved over the last couple of years on the sidelines – has his conditioning/decision-making improved? If even a smidge improvement, it’s hard to back the Welterweight-version of Giles.
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Loma Lookboonmee vs Denise Gomes
Women’s Strawweight (115)
Loma Lookboonmee (6-3)
A small bump against Lupita Godinez, but it was as difficult a stylistic match-up as could be expected. Lookboonmee is only twenty-six but fights with an experience that belies her short career. Lookboonmee knows how to lead fights on the front foot, capable of maintaining pressure against solid opposition such as Jinh Yu Frey.
Denise Gomes (6-1)
A big call-up for DWCS victor, Denise Gomes, who will be facing a huge jump in competition quality. Gomes pumped out a huge volume on the DWCS, yet there is a scrappiness to the striking that can only be ironed out with minutes in the octagon. Without the size to bully Lookboonmee, or the wrestling quality to threaten takedowns, this could be a long night at the office.
Lookboonmee vs Gomes Prediction: Lookboonmee Decision
Gomes pumped out a huge volume on the DWCS, yet there is a scrappiness to the striking that can only be ironed out with minutes in the octagon. Without the size to bully Lookboonmee, or the wrestling quality to threaten takedowns, this could be a long night at the office.
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Trey Ogden vs Daniel Zellhuber
Lightweight (155)
Trey Ogden (15-5)
Samurai Ghost is a solid enough litmus paper test for entry to the UFC. A functional striker with a string of submissions, Ogden offers a technical test. Athletically, Ogden’s ceiling is restricted, but he will poke holes in Zellhuber’s defence.
Daniel Zellhuber (12-0)
An undefeated record is hard to believe for a fighter who leaves himself open for so much punishment. Aggression, varied striking and a lethal finisher – dynamism underlines every area of Zellhuber’s game. There need to be several defensive layers added to the Mexican’s striking, but he is young and extremely durable.
Ogden vs Zellhuber Prediction: Zellhuber Decision
Aggression, varied striking and a lethal finisher – dynamism underlines every area of Zellhuber’s game. There need to be several defensive layers added to the Mexican’s striking, but he is young and extremely durable. Meanwhile, Ogden was unable to crack Leavitt on the feet.
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Mariya Agapova vs Gillian Robertson
Women’s Flyweight (125)
Mariya Agapova (10-3)
Imma be honest, I enjoy watching Mariya Agapova fight. Any version of the Kazakh fighter could rock up on Saturday, but we’re best to hope for the mature, range striker who pieced apart Sabina Mazo. Agapova struggles when opponents lead with a hard pace, but with Robertson’s pedestrian striking, Agapova will have ample time to set traps and punishing counters.
Gillian Robertson (10-7)
Any long-time fans of Pintsized will know that Robertson is one of my favourite unranked fighters. The Canadian will struggle to handle Agapova’s ferocious early aggression but has long proven her ability to dig deep and find hail marys late into fights. It usually tends to be a submission off her back, however, an area that Agapova is certainly insane enough to chase.
Agapova vs Robertson Prediction: Agapova TKO Round 1
The Canadian will struggle to handle Agapova’s ferocious early aggression but has long proven her ability to dig deep and find hail marys late into fights. It usually tends to be a submission off her back, however, and it is certainly an area that Agapova is insane enough to chase. A tough call to back one of the least consistent fighters in the organisation, but hey ho.
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Tony Gravely vs Javid Basharat
Bantamweight (135)
Tony Gravely (23-7)
Gravely would have excelled in the UFC a decade ago. Fitting the prototype of a powerful wrestle-boxer, the American looked far more composed on the feet against Johnny Munoz Jr. Against a chain-wrestler, Basharat’s well-extended lead leg seems primed for takedowns. Still, Gravely does stick his head in awful positions – an area that even Basharat could exploit.
Javid Basharat (12-0)
Mr McGregor 2.0. Basharat impressed on his UFC debut against Trevin Giles – excelling with a string of feints and slick footwork. Basharat’s ability to strike on the move will leave Gravely chasing the fight. If Gravely is forced to wrestle, however, we’re yet to see the Afghan’s defence against a control wrestler of Gravely’s quality.
Gravely vs Basharat Prediction: Gravely Decision
One worry is Gravely’s recent love affair with his hands. Basharat’s ability to strike on the move will leave Gravely chasing the fight. If Gravely accepts he needs to wrestle, he can chain-takedowns together and target Basharat’s well-extended lead leg. Still, Gravely does stick his head in awful positions – an area that even Basharat could exploit.
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Nikolas Motta vs Cameron VanCamp
Lightweight (155)
Nikolas Motta (12-4)
Losing to Jim Miller, even in 2022, isn’t that big a deal. The Brazilian creates enjoyable scraps as he thrives in the pocket, counter-striking with power. Without the chin to afford to plant his feet throughout, Motta will struggle to climb the ladder, but he will be fun to watch.
Cameron VanCamp (15-6-1)
As seen against Miller, VanCamp has to focus on weaving in leg kicks. Despite all the flaws in his striking, VanCamp is a big physical unit and capable of landing firepower. Once he lands, however, VanCamp tends to unravel in pursuit of pushing his advantage again.
Motta vs VanCamp Prediction: Motta TKO Round 1
As seen against Miller, VanCamp has to focus on weaving in leg kicks. Despite all the flaws in his striking, VanCamp is a big physical unit and capable of landing firepower. Once he lands, however, VanCamp tends to unravel in pursuit of pushing his advantage again. Against Motta’s permanently planted feet, VanCamp will walk onto a brutal counter.
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