UFC Fight Night: Dominick Reyes vs Jiri Prochazka features a middleweight bout between Sean Strickland and Krzysztof Jotko. This is a crucial fight in the division that can give a big push to the winner of the fight.
After his massive win over Brendan Allen, Sean Strickland has the momentum on his side. He is riding a 3 fight win streak in the middleweight division. Krzysztof Jotko is also coming off an impressive win against Eryk Anders. Both fighters are high on confidence going into the fight, but who will get the job done at UFC Vegas 25.
Sean Strickland vs Krzysztof Jotko stats
Sean Strickland:
Wins/Losses- 22/3 (14 finishes)
Height/ Reach- 6 ft 1 inches/ 1.93 m
Striking accuracy- 42%
Significant win- TKO win over Brenda Allen
Krzysztof Jotko:
Wins/Losses- 22/4(7 finishes)
Height/ Reach- 6 ft 1 inches/ 1.93 m
Striking accuracy- 62%
Significant win- Decision win over Eryk Anders
Sean Strickland vs Krzysztof Jotko Prediction
One of the most exciting characters in the UFC middleweight division, Strickland takes on an unranked opponent at UFC Vegas 25. Krzysztof Jotko was in a tough position in his UFC career after losing three consecutive fights to Uriah Hall, David Branch, and Brad Tavares. But, Jotko has managed to bounce back from those losses and is on a 3 fight winning streak in the division at the moment.
Krzysztof Jotko is likely to initiate the grappling exchanges against Sean Strickland as he did against Eryk Anders. However, Strickland has some solid takedown defense, which can help him keep the fight standing where he is more comfortable.
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Strickland is likely to be the more aggressive fighter among the two and he will look for a finish throughout the three rounds. It’s needless to say that Strickland also has some similarities with the Big Mouth Kevin Holland. As Holland Strickland also likes to talk to his opponents inside the octagon while exchanging punches and kicks with them.
Sean Strickland has been very consistent in the past and his losses came against some high-caliber opponents such as Kamaru Usman and Santiago Ponzinibbio. Strickland is a much better striker than Jotko and he has the necessary takedown defense.
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Strickland is likely to win this matchup by TKO in round 2 or 3. Jotko has been knocked out before by middleweights such as Uriah Hall and Brad Travares. Strickland has the power to knock guys out at middleweight and that might be the outcome this Saturday at UFC Vegas 25.
Sean Strickland vs Krzysztof Jotko Prediction: Sean Strickland by TKO