Li Jingliang is a huge favorite over Daichi Abe at UFC Fight Night 132 on UFC Fight Pass on Saturday night in Kallang, Singapore. This event is one of four on the main card on UFC Fight Pass. Jingliang is 14-5 in his career, while Abe is 6-1 in his career.
There are a total of four fights on the main card on UFC Fight Pass, with the headliner a bout between Donald Cerrone and Leon Edwards. There are also a total of nine fights on the preliminary card, also on UFC Fight Pass. Let’s look at the bout between Jingliang and Abe and UFC picks.
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Li Jingliang (14-5, 6-3 UFC)
Jingliang came into the UFC with a record of 8-2 and he has six wins and three losses in the UFC. In his last four fights, he has three wins and one loss. He defeated Bobby Nash by KO, Frank Camacho by unanimous decision, and Zak Ottow by TKO; while losing to Jake Matthews by unanimous decision. Jingliang has been a pro since 2007 and has five wins by submission and five by TKO/KO. He has six first round finishes.
Li Jingliang said this to scmp.com about moving past his loss and his upcoming fight, “We all know each other and we all support each other. It makes us all fight better. I’ve fought about 10 times in the UFC but compared to others I am still a new guy. It’s important for me and for the country that I win, and that we Chinese fighters win together. You can see the promise there is with Chinese UFC fighters and this is something we want to show the world. In mixed martial arts the important thing is that you continue to improve your skills with each fight. You learn from each fight and that is what I am doing.”
Daichi Abe (6-1, 1-1 UFC)
Abe came into the UFC with a record of 5-0 and he has one win and one loss in the UFC. He defeated Hyun Gyu Lim by unanimous decision while losing to Luke Jumeau by unanimous decision. Abe has been a pro since 2016 and has four wins by TKO/KO. He has three first round finishes.
Striking Stats
Strikes landed per minute: Jingliang 4.58 / Abe 4.20
Accuracy: Jingliang 42% / Abe 35%
Strikes absorbed per minute: Jingliang 3.36/ Abe 3.53
Defense: Jingliang 58% / Abe 59%
Grappling Stats
Takedown average: Jingliang 1.35 / Abe 0.50
Accuracy: Jingliang 32% / Abe 50%
Takedowns defended: Jingliang 56% / Abe 0%
Submission average: Jingliang 0.0 / Abe 0.0
UFC Picks
Jingliang is a -334 favorite in this bout and he has a lot more experience in the UFC than does Abe who is just 1-1 in the UFC. It is hard to make much of a case for taking Abe, as Jingliang is the more talented fighter. The price is high, but Jingliang is the clear choice to win this fight.
UFC Fight Night 132 takes place on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. The main card has four fights on UFC Fight Pass, featuring Donald Cerrone taking on Leon Edwards. There are nine fights on the preliminary card, also on UFC Fight Pass.
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Welterweight – Leon Edwards - 215 vs. Donald Cerrone
Light Heavyweight – Tyson Pedro -130 vs. Ovince Saint Preux
Women’s Flyweight – Jessica-Rose Clark -140 vs. Jessica Eye
Welterweight – Li Jingliang -334 vs. Daichi Abe
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Bantamweight - Petr Yan -569 vs. Teruto Ishihara
Bantamweight - Felipe Arantes -125 vs. Song Yadong
Featherweight – Shane Young -159 vs. Rolando Dy
Welterweight – Song Kenan -270 vs. Hector Aldana
Welterweight – Jake Matthews -511 vs. Shinsho Anzai
Women’s Strawweight – Viviane Pereira -170 vs. Yan Xiaonan
Flyweight – Naoki Inoue -211 vs. Matt Schnell
Flyweight – Ulka Sasaki -281 vs. Jenel Lausa
Women's Flyweight - Melinda Fabian vs. Ji Yeon Kim
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