Phil Hawes vs Deron Winn at UFC on ESPN 37

When is UFC on ESPN 37? Sunday 19 June, 2022 - 12:00 start (UK)

Where is UFC on ESPN 37? Moody Center, Austin, Texas (US)

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What channel is UFC on ESPN 37 on? BT Sport 1

Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 37? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website

PHIL HAWES VS DERON WINN LOWDOWN

The UFC came calling for Phil Hawes (11-2) after four first-round finishes. He TKO’d Michael Wilcox (Bellator), submitted Dominic Schober, knocked out Yuri Fraga (both Brave CF) and the blasted Khadzhimurat Bestaev on the Contender Series. He continued that form on his debut by starching Jacob Malkoun and then went on to see the bell for the first time in his career. He earnt a majority decision over Nassourdine Imavov in February and then earnt a more convincing unanimous decision over Kyle Daukaus three months later. He was on fire, but after this bout was scrapped for the second time, he eventually accepted a fight with newcomer Chris Curtis who caused a royal upset by knocking Hawes out in the first round derailing all his momentum.

Deron Winn (7-2) was lined up for Hawes at UFC Vegas 31 but suffered a separated rib and torn cartilage forcing him off the card. It was rescheduled for UFC Vegas 39 but he pulled out again, this time the day before the event. Now he is finally ready and coming off a unanimous decision win where he made a mockery of Antonio Arroyo’s cardio. That win prevented a three-fight skid losing a split decision to Darren Stewart in 2019 and getting submitted by Gerald Meerschaert five months later.

PHIL HAWES VS DERON WINN PREDICTION

As usual, Winn gives up a significant height and reach advantage because he cannot go on a diet. Hawes will have seven inches in reach and six in height on Winn and he will know what to expect.

Winn will start striking, then inevitably close the distance and look for a takedown. Despite his size, he is one of the best technical wrestlers in the division. Hawes is a quality MMA wrestler, but he will need all those skills to defend and keep the fight on the feet.

If he succeeds, he will light Winn up and he has the power to finish him with a variety of strikes. There was a question mark over his cardio, but it held up in his last couple fights.

So, this all depends on Hawes’ takedown defence. He has never been taken down in the UFC, but Daukaus is the only fighter who has attempted. We can certainly see Winn getting Hawes down, but we are backing the powerhouse to keep the fight standing long enough to get the job done.