UFC 259 betting tips and Jan Blachowicz v Israel Adesanya predictions

Free MMA tips, best bets and analysis for Jan Blachowicz v Israel Adesanya in UFC 259.

Where to watch

BT Sport 2, 1am, Sunday

Best bet

Israel Adesanya to win by TKO/KO, submission or disqualification
1pt 13-10 bet365

Preview

With the middleweight title belt already on his waist, Israel Adesanya has the opportunity to become just the fifth UFC fighter to hold titles in two weight divisions when he makes his light-heavyweight debut against champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259.

Stylistically, this looks a perfect match-up for the unorthodox, undefeated Adesanya, and his agility and exquisite timing make him a clear favourite despite officially being the challenger.

Blachowicz is a good all-round fighter but his best chance of winning is likely to depend on taking this fight down to the canvas.

However, Adesanya proudly sports an 86 per cent success rate when it comes to takedown defence, repelling many of his previous opponents with slick movement.

The Last Stylebender, who is ranked number three in the pound-for-pound rankings, boasts a perfect 20-0 MMA record and has picked up 15 of those victories via KO or TKO.

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