UFC on ESPN 13: Gordon vs Fishgold 07/15/2020 Fight Analysis, Previews and Results
UFC on ESPN 13: Gordon vs Fishgold 07/15/2020 – The Ultimate Fighting Championship is going strong and days after UFC 251, they will be holding another fight card in “Fight Island” with UFC on ESPN 13 this Wednesday, July 15. This event is located in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. There will be no audience but fights will be aired via Pay Per View and UFC Fight Pass. The biggest draw for this fight card is Calvin Kattar trying to improve his UFC ranking by going up against Dan Ige. In the undercard is another featherweight action and it will feature Jared Gordon entering the same cage with Chris Fishgold. According to UFC Odds, this fight is leaning towards Jared Gordon taking the victory over Chris Fishgold.
UFC on ESPN 13: Gordon vs Fishgold 07/15/2020
| When: | Wednesday, July 15, 7:00 PM |
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| Where: | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| TV: | Pay Per View |
| Stream: | UFC Fight Pass |
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UFC on ESPN 13: Gordon vs Fishgold 07/15/2020 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Gordon | -150 | Chris Fishgold | +120 |
Main Card
Jared Gordon
Jared Gordon is a 31-year-old fighter that hails from Queens, New York in the USA. “Flash” Gordon stands at five-foot-nine and trains at the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Roufusport. His professional record stands at 15-4 with seven wins through decisions. Gordon made his way to the UFC after an impressive stint at Cage Fury Fighting Championships. Making his UFC debut in June 2017, he won his first two fights against Michael Quinones and Harcan Dias but lost his next two with Diego Ferreira and Joaquim Silva. Breaking the dry spell, Gordon won against Dan Moret in UFC on ESPN 3 via unanimous decision. His last registered match was against Charles Oliveira in UFC Fight Night 164 as he got knocked out in the first round.
Chris Fishgold
Chris Fishgold is a 28-year-old fighter and his hometown is located in Liverpool, Merseyside in England. Standing at five-foot-eight, he holds an 18-3 professional MMA record with 13 of those victories from submissions. Fishgold trains at the Next Generation UK fight team and he has been making his mark at the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship before making the UFC roster. His debut match against Calvin Kattar did not go well as he got knocked down in the first round. He managed to get his first UFC victory a few months after defeating Daniel Teymur via rear-naked choke in the second round. His last registered bout was in June 2019 and he lost via submission in the second round against Makwan Amirkhani in UFC Fight Night 153.
Gordon vs Fishgold Betting Numbers
| Record | 15-4-0 | 18-3-1 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Loss |
| Country | United States | England |
| Height | 5′ 9″ | 5′ 8″ |
| Weight (lbs) | 155 | 145 |
| Reach (inches) | 68 | 68 |
| Win by KO/TKO | 40% | 11% |
| Win by Submission | 13% | 72% |
| Decisions | 47% | 17% |
| Strikes landed per minute | 6.26 | 2.53 |
| Striking accuracy | 54% | 31% |
| Striking absorbed per minute | 3.9 | 2.53 |
| Striking defense | 58% | 53% |
| Takedown average | 2.98 | 4.55 |
| Takedown accuracy | 39% | 50% |
| Takedown defense | 57% | 33% |
| Submission average | 0 | 1.5 |
Gordon vs Fishgold Betting Picks
In this bout, Chris Fishgold is picked as the underdog to Jared “Flash” Gordon by Online Sportsbook. It should be a fight that will be settled in the ground as both fighters love to go for the submission.
