Career Averages - Uriah Hall
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Uriah Hall - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Muniz | 0 | 6 of 26 | 23% | 24 of 49 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 2 | 0:18 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 17 of 39 | 43% | 99 of 185 | 4 of 10 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 10:12 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Muniz | 0 | 0 of 8 | 0% | 1 of 9 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 7 of 17 | 41% | 29 of 58 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:41 | |
| 2 | André Muniz | 0 | 6 of 15 | 40% | 14 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:07 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 5 of 13 | 38% | 52 of 86 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 3:28 | |
| 3 | André Muniz | 0 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 9 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:11 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 5 of 9 | 55% | 18 of 41 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 4:03 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Muniz | 6 of 26 | 23% | 6 of 26 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 9 |
| Uriah Hall | 17 of 39 | 43% | 11 of 31 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 5 | 12 of 32 | 0 of 1 | 5 of 6 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Muniz | 0 of 8 | 0% | 0 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 7 of 17 | 41% | 5 of 14 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 5 of 13 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 3 | |
| 2 | André Muniz | 6 of 15 | 40% | 6 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 9 |
| Uriah Hall | 5 of 13 | 38% | 4 of 11 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | |
| 3 | André Muniz | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 5 of 9 | 55% | 2 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Angelo leans toward Muniz, highlighting his dangerous BJJ and clean striking entries. He worries that Uriah Hall may be timid and slow to let his hands go, giving Muniz openings. He notes that Hall has never been submitted but Muniz broke Jacare's arm, and calls the odds wide at 3-to-1, suggesting Hall could be a live underdog.
Big Brady is confident in André Muniz, citing his impressive submission wins over Jacare Souza and others. He believes Muniz will submit Uriah Hall in the first round, despite Hall never being submitted. He notes Muniz's suspect cardio and chin, but thinks the fight ends early on the mat.
Cody thinks Muniz's BJJ is world-class and he will submit Hall if he gets top position. He notes Muniz's striking is poor and he's been knocked out before, so he prefers the submission prop over the moneyline.
Daniel Levi confidently picks André Muniz, citing his improved wrestling and submission game. He notes that Muniz has shown blast doubles and submissions, including submitting Jacare. Levi believes Muniz will take Hall down and become the first to submit him in the UFC. He acknowledges Hall's explosive power but notes his low output and inconsistency.
Hall has never been submitted and showed great grappling defense against ACJ. Muniz's cardio looked poor in the Antonio Arroyo fight. Hall has knockout power and could put Muniz away early. The line is too wide; Hall's submission defense and striking give him a live dog shot.
Paul agrees with Cody that Muniz by submission is the play. He notes Hall has never been submitted in the UFC but thinks Muniz's BJJ is on another level. He has a half unit on Muniz by sub at -110.
The MMA Guru picks André Muniz to win by submission in the first round via rear-naked choke. He emphasizes Uriah Hall's inconsistency and poor grappling defense, noting that Sean Strickland took Hall down four times. He believes Muniz's power on the feet and athleticism will set up takedowns, and once on the ground, Muniz's submission game will be too much for Hall.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Strickland | 0 | 107 of 258 | 41% | 122 of 273 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 186 of 428 | 43% | 221 of 472 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 7:02 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 23 of 55 | 41% | 23 of 55 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 38 of 129 | 29% | 38 of 129 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 22 of 52 | 42% | 25 of 55 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 43 of 81 | 53% | 48 of 86 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:01 | |
| 3 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 12 of 27 | 44% | 12 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 18 of 40 | 45% | 26 of 51 | 3 of 3 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:03 | |
| 4 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 24 of 62 | 38% | 24 of 62 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 34 of 83 | 40% | 36 of 88 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:35 | |
| 5 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 26 of 62 | 41% | 38 of 74 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 53 of 95 | 55% | 73 of 118 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:23 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Strickland | 107 of 258 | 41% | 56 of 173 | 33 of 66 | 18 of 19 | 106 of 257 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 186 of 428 | 43% | 173 of 414 | 10 of 11 | 3 of 3 | 169 of 400 | 9 of 12 | 8 of 16 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Strickland | 23 of 55 | 41% | 17 of 45 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 2 | 23 of 55 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 38 of 129 | 29% | 38 of 128 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 38 of 129 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Sean Strickland | 22 of 52 | 42% | 8 of 28 | 9 of 19 | 5 of 5 | 22 of 52 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 43 of 81 | 53% | 35 of 73 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 3 | 40 of 77 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Sean Strickland | 12 of 27 | 44% | 2 of 13 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 5 | 12 of 27 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 18 of 40 | 45% | 18 of 40 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 10 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 16 | |
| 4 | Sean Strickland | 24 of 62 | 38% | 10 of 33 | 11 of 25 | 3 of 4 | 24 of 62 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 34 of 83 | 40% | 33 of 82 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 31 of 80 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 5 | Sean Strickland | 26 of 62 | 41% | 19 of 54 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 3 | 25 of 61 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 53 of 95 | 55% | 49 of 91 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 50 of 90 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
The only bout at UFC on ESPN 28 with ranked fighters, and the only matchup containing two competitors with UFC records above .500, comes in the main event. Four-fight win streaks are on the line as flashy striker Hall (17-9, 10-7 UFC) takes on former welterweight Strickland (23-3, 10-3 UFC) in the middleweight division. A touch of gloves – two, in fact – before referee Herb Dean comes between the strikers, who want to get things done in a hurry so they can
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. Hall starts with a long jab, and Strickland gives him one back that makes Hall wipe his nose early. Hall fires a looping right hand and has a jab land hard on his nose, and he eats another as he moves. Strickland continues to pepper him with long left jabs, disrupting the wild offense of Hall but not landing with a big right hand. As he continues to jab, he follows it with rights until one lands on the chin, and Hall shakes his head. Both touch the other with a few blows, and Strickland’s nose is marked up already. Strickland continues to power his jab out, and Hall is forced to aim to the body while he eats these strikes. Hall loops a right hand over a jab, and he catches Strickland on the way in with a left to follow it. As Strickland continues to stick his jab out, Hall chops down his lead leg hard, but Strickland is not concerned as he keeps it up. Hall rolls and wings a right hand that Strickland takes cleanly, but it does not bother him. Strickland’s volume is well in his favor, and he loops a pair of inaccurate hooks but scores a crisp one-two right down the middle. Strickland connects with a few more punches, and Hall is forced to flail to try to break them up. Strickland’s accuracy is bothering Hall, who is trying to wing haymakers while Strickland boxes him up. Hall stuns his foe with a right hand for a moment, but Strickland stings him right back with a clean one-two. Hall ducks a few punches and shakes his head, and Strickland keeps it on him with punches in bunches. Strickland jabs and jabs again, keeping Hall to largely a defensive mode as Hall is forced to block a head kick just in time. Strickland chains a few punches together, and Hall ducks down and rips the body before coming over the top with a right hand. Strickland gathers himself and scores a few more jabs, and Hall finds his range on the end of a right hook. Hall gives his foe a few jabs back, and he slings a pair of right hands that Strickland is able to roll with. The horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Round 2
As Hall sits in his corner, Strickland is off his stool mean-mugging Hall from afar, pacing back and forth. The middleweight contenders touch gloves again, and Hall leads off with a big punch that only partially connects. Strickland gets back in his rhythm with jabs, and Hall walks through a few to crack Strickland with an overhand right. Hall targets the body as Strickland keeps busy with jabs, and he eats a left hand and Strickland puts a few more together to rock Hall. Hall leaps in the air with a knee, and Strickland sees it coming and dodges it to lay into Hall with punches. Strickland mixes things up with a takedown attempt, and although it is easily stuffed, he uses the close proximity to get off a big elbow on the chin. Strickland works Hall on the inside while the two are tied up, with short, stay-busy punches to keep Hall occupied and forcing him to fight off the position. Strickland gets off a solid uppercut that forces a separation, and he plants a jab on the jaw to Hall’s dismay. Hall fires a front kick, and a leg kick come shortly thereafter. Hall backs Strickland off and ignores any oncoming jab to land a few power punches, but eventually Strickland finds his mark with the jabs to slow Hall down again. Hall chips at the leg with a kick and slings a right hand over the top that rings off the temple of his opponent, and Strickland takes a flush jab right after. The two men go jab for jab as Hall appears to be gaining confidence, and he quickly blocks a head kick that comes his way before going low with a kick. Hall walks Strickland down and ducks his punches to land his own, keeping Strickland on his back foot and unable to get his jab off. As Hall walks in to attack, an errant knee with an extended foot connects right to the cup. Hall squats down in pain, and Strickland is quick to apologize a few times. Thirty seconds elapse before Hall can continue, and he is energized to continue as he reaches out with several punches. Strickland stands firm to throw back at him, but Hall buckles his leg with a kick. Strickland’s jab gets timed with a stiff counter, and Hall’s right hand surprises Strickland momentarily. “Primetime” gets kicked in the leg and takes a body kick that he thinks went low, but when there is no pause, Hall spins with a kick. Strickland keeps his composure, bounces off the fence, and jumps up with a knee. The round ends as Hall pounds his foe’s body.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Hall
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Hall
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Hall
Round 3
Hall comes out of his round firing, with long punches and low kicks to fluster Strickland. A Hall body shot gets interrupted with a jab, and the two reach at one another with reaching strikes. Strickland tags Hall with a straight left hand, and he puts a few more jabs together as Hall tries to pay him back every time and comes up short. Hall has a leg kick checked, and he scores a solid left hand on the chin right after. Strickland gets his jab back going again, and the power of it seems to have noticeable results as Hall reacts every time it lands. A big one-two from Strickland hurts Hall, and Strickland uses the momentum to bowl Hall over and rain down punches. Strickland pours it on as he tries to finish the fight, busting him up until Hall reaches the fence and climbs his way up. Strickland leans on him and drags him back down to the mat, and “Primetime” quickly gets back up and has his hands leaning over the fence. Dean warns him a few times for this, and as he does, Strickland takes standing back control before planting Hall on the ground. Strickland covers Hall’s mouth with his hand, keeping his flashy foe grounded while in a smothering half guard. Strickland isolates the left arm of his opponent and grabs two-on-one wrist control until Hall senses it, and he wriggles his wrist free but falls into arm-triangle choke danger. Hall breaks up that posture but Strickland sits up and slashes down with a nasty elbow. Hall turns over and gives up back control, where Strickland quickly secures his hooks and fishes for a choke. Strickland gets off a few punches and rides out the round.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-8 Strickland
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-8 Strickland
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-8 Strickland
Round 4
Hall doubles up his jab, knowing he is down on the scorecards thanks to his corner team of Fortis MMA. Hall wings huge punches, and Strickland sees them coming and evades all of them. Hall sits down on a big leg kick, and he chains it into a left hand. Another calf kick from Hall makes Strickland pick his leg up, and Strickland is there to jab him when it gets set back down. Strickland tattoos his fist on Hall’s chin to great effect, and Hall appears flustered as he cannot seem to get off offense of his own. “Primetime” aims to the body and head, but no strike is enough to slow the constant piston-like jab of his opponent. Strickland snaps the jab out a few more times, and Hall sends one back at him as Strickland triples, quadruples it up or more. Hall sneaks a left hand around the guard, and Strickland is right there to counter him. Hall decides to play a jab game with his adversary, landing every so often as Strickland’s volume is speaking volumes. Four punches come for Strickland, who dances out of the way from everything but a body shot as Hall tries to retaliate. The end of a second jab snaps Strickland’s head back, but it is one-and-done as Strickland puts his fist in his opponent’s face. Strickland swipes with a left hook to mix things up, as the jab is the preferred measure of attack for this prolonged stretch. A left hand from Strickland wobbles Hall, and “Primetime” falls into the cage and is promptly taken down. Strickland leans heavily on Hall, and as Hall stands back up thanks to a fence grab or two, Strickland knees him in the face twice. The punches from Strickland have opened up a cut on Hall’s left eye, who tries to reply with a leg kick. Hall swings for the fences, but they are closer to landing on Dean than Strickland. The round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Round 5
Hall is wincing and grimacing between rounds as his left eye is closing, but he is ready to continue and aim for a knockout. Strickland reaches out with a few jabs as Hall crashes forward, prepared to throw bombs. Hall chops at the leg with a single kick, and when Strickland’s guard is up high, he kicks low again. Hall takes two crisp punches on the jaw, and he is no worse for wear as he marches Strickland down and trades with him. The middleweights clinch briefly, and Hall tries to come around the top with a right hand. Strickland wades forward back into the clinch after a brief separation, leaning Hall into the wire as Hall appears visibly frustrated. Strickland allows him to get free, and he lands two punches and gets grabbed. Hall pulls him in and the two clash heads, but Strickland is not concerned as he lands flush on Hall. Strickland slips a right hand to rip with his own, and the final round has turned into a brawl. Hall gets in close and is pushed away, with Strickland shoving him back so he can lay into him. Hall eats several punches as he tries to pay Strickland back, but Strickland’s accuracy and volume are forcing Hall to wilt. Strickland’s forward momentum leads to him pushing Hall into the fence, and he considers a takedown but Hall pushes him away. This happens again, with Hall pushing off to gain some space and take a breath. Strickland gloms back on to him, punching his way into the clinch as he grinds out the last minutes of the fight. Strickland scores a shoulder strike and a knee up the middle, as Hall tries to attack his body up close. Strickland peppers Hall with punches and a stiff knee while not giving Hall anywhere to breathe, and Hall finally gets off with about 45 seconds to go. Hall lets loose with everything he has left, with booming punches that Strickland sees coming. Strickland walks directly into a big right hand that he eats like a steak, so that he can press back into the clinch and ride out the remainder of the bout. Strickland threatens with a takedown, and lands a few punches from up close until the fight wraps up. Other than a close second round, this was largely one-way traffic for Strickland, who should likely earn the biggest win of his career as he looks to bigger and better options. The next event is a pay-per-view in Houston with a sudden interim heavyweight belt on the line. We will be here for it – and we will even have staff in the Toyota Center – and we hope you are too.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Strickland (49-45 Strickland)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Strickland (49-45 Strickland)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Strickland (49-45 Strickland)
The Official Result
Sean Strickland def. Uriah Hall via Unanimous Decision (50-44, 50-45, 49-46)
Big Brady picks the underdog Uriah Hall despite acknowledging Sean Strickland is the better overall fighter. He is concerned by Strickland's recent tendency to stand and trade, as seen in his last three fights where he attempted only one takedown. Brady believes Hall's power gives him a puncher's chance and that Strickland's game plan of brawling plays into Hall's hands. He predicts Hall will find a knockout, specifically in the second round.
Cody picks Sean Strickland based on his high volume striking, strong takedown defense, and recent performances where he landed over 100 significant strikes in short fights. He notes Strickland's improvement since moving to middleweight and his training at Xtreme Couture with high-level partners. However, he is wary of the -220 price due to Hall's one-punch knockout power and the reach advantage Hall holds. Cody believes Strickland will bank three rounds and possibly get a late finish, but acknowledges Hall could catch him.
Levi leans with the underdog Uriah Hall, citing his momentum, improved mentality, and one-punch knockout power. He acknowledges Strickland's technical jab and volume but notes Strickland keeps his chin straight up, which could be exploited by Hall's flashy strikes. Levi believes Hall has finally matured as the team captain at Fortis MMA and is putting it together. He thinks Hall can catch Strickland even if Strickland is winning the early rounds, making the +180 line intriguing.
Strickland is a high-volume striker with good minute-winning ability. Hall has knockout power and speed, but his output is low and he lost minutes to an aged Anderson Silva. Strickland's defense is questionable, but he rolls with punches well. Strickland should piece Hall up over five rounds and eventually break him. The decision is likely, but late-round finishes are possible.
Paul leans towards Uriah Hall as the value side, noting that Hall has a significant reach advantage and is one of the best at creative striking. He acknowledges that Hall often gives away rounds early but has the power to change the fight at any moment. Paul is not confident enough to bet Hall but sees the plus money as the smarter play, calling it a 'dog or pass' spot. He mentions that if he were to hedge, he would take Hall at +180.
The MMA Guru picks Sean Strickland over Uriah Hall, citing Hall's decline and Strickland's pressure fighting style. He notes that Hall has been beaten by pressure strikers like Derek Brunson and Paulo Costa, and that Strickland's constant forward pressure and alert defense will neutralize Hall's explosive one-punch power. He also mentions Strickland's improved kicking game and willingness to grapple if needed. He predicts a decision win, 4 rounds to 1, with Hall possibly winning one round.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Chris Weidman | 0 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Chris Weidman | 0 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Chris Weidman | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Chris Weidman | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Hall to win by third-round knockout. He notes Weidman's chin is questionable after five KO losses, and his cardio looked poor in his last fight. Hall has power and a good gas tank. He expects Weidman to have early success but eventually get caught. He suggests looking at Hall by KO props.
Cody leans toward Hall as a dog, noting Hall's late-fight finishing ability and Weidman's durability concerns. He thinks Weidman's cardio and chin are questionable and that Hall can find a knockout in the later rounds. He suggests a third-round prop for Hall and live betting after round one if Weidman tires. He acknowledges Weidman's wrestling but believes Hall's striking and resilience give him a path.
Daniel picks Uriah Hall, expecting him to catch Weidman in the second or third round after Weidman fatigues. He notes Weidman's tendency to win the first round but fade, and that Hall has power and a better gas tank. He believes Weidman cannot eat Hall's shots.
I'm leaning Hall by knockout. Weidman's chin is a huge concern, and Hall has power. Weidman will likely try to take the fight to the ground, but if he can't finish early, he tends to fade. Hall's best chance is to keep it standing and land a big shot. I like Hall by KO at +250, but I'm not confident enough to bet heavily due to Hall's low volume.
Paul picks Weidman but is hesitant, citing Weidman's wrestling and grappling advantage. He notes Hall's flashy striking and comeback ability but thinks Weidman can secure takedowns and control the fight. He acknowledges Weidman's compromised chin and cardio issues but believes his top control will be enough to win a decision. He also mentions a potential Hall third-round prop as a live underdog play.
The MMA Guru picks Chris Weidman by decision, 30-27. He notes that Weidman out-grappled Hall in their first fight and rates Weidman's grappling higher than Antonio Carlos Jr.'s, who took Hall down multiple times. He thinks in a three-round fight, Weidman can sprint with his grappling and smother Hall, though Hall might win the third round. He plans to wait for better odds on Weidman.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 2 | 60 of 111 | 54% | 61 of 112 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:15 |
| Anderson Silva | 0 | 53 of 110 | 48% | 57 of 114 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:31 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 12 of 20 | 60% | 12 of 20 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Anderson Silva | 0 | 19 of 35 | 54% | 19 of 35 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 13 of 30 | 43% | 13 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Anderson Silva | 0 | 14 of 24 | 58% | 14 of 24 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Uriah Hall | 1 | 22 of 43 | 51% | 23 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:04 |
| Anderson Silva | 0 | 17 of 38 | 44% | 21 of 42 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:31 | |
| 4 | Uriah Hall | 1 | 13 of 18 | 72% | 13 of 18 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
| Anderson Silva | 0 | 3 of 13 | 23% | 3 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 60 of 111 | 54% | 41 of 90 | 10 of 12 | 9 of 9 | 45 of 87 | 0 of 0 | 15 of 24 |
| Anderson Silva | 53 of 110 | 48% | 16 of 61 | 18 of 28 | 19 of 21 | 51 of 107 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 12 of 20 | 60% | 6 of 13 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 4 | 12 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Anderson Silva | 19 of 35 | 54% | 6 of 21 | 7 of 8 | 6 of 6 | 19 of 35 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 13 of 30 | 43% | 5 of 21 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 4 | 13 of 30 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Anderson Silva | 14 of 24 | 58% | 1 of 6 | 5 of 8 | 8 of 10 | 14 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Uriah Hall | 22 of 43 | 51% | 18 of 39 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 15 of 31 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 12 |
| Anderson Silva | 17 of 38 | 44% | 8 of 26 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 4 | 15 of 35 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 4 | Uriah Hall | 13 of 18 | 72% | 12 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 12 |
| Anderson Silva | 3 of 13 | 23% | 1 of 8 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady believes Hall is the better fighter at this stage, citing Silva's age and low output. He thinks Hall should target Silva's legs early and predicts a fourth-round knockout, though a decision is also possible if Hall is cautious.
Hall has youth, speed, and athleticism on his side, and his jab is very effective. Silva is 45 and coming off a long layoff, but Hall has mental fragility issues. Hall should win by decision, but the -220 line is not appealing given the risk.
The MMA Guru hesitantly picks Uriah Hall to win by TKO in the second or third round via leg kicks. He notes that Anderson Silva has a history of leg injuries and that Hall has a reach advantage. However, he expresses uncertainty, saying he doesn't trust either fighter with his money, but ultimately believes Hall can follow the game plan of attacking Silva's lead leg.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 1 | 34 of 79 | 43% | 41 of 86 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:25 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 0 | 22 of 69 | 31% | 81 of 148 | 3 of 8 | 37% | 0 | 0 | 10:42 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 12 of 33 | 36% | 12 of 33 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 0 | 13 of 39 | 33% | 31 of 59 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 3:08 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 1 | 20 of 37 | 54% | 20 of 37 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:25 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 0 | 9 of 22 | 40% | 32 of 45 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 3:09 | |
| 3 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 2 of 9 | 22% | 9 of 16 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 0 | 0 of 8 | 0% | 18 of 44 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:25 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 34 of 79 | 43% | 31 of 75 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 22 of 61 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 17 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 22 of 69 | 31% | 16 of 63 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 18 of 65 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 12 of 33 | 36% | 11 of 32 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 11 of 32 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 13 of 39 | 33% | 8 of 34 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 37 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 20 of 37 | 54% | 18 of 34 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 11 of 17 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 9 of 22 | 40% | 8 of 21 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 20 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Uriah Hall | 2 of 9 | 22% | 2 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Antônio Carlos Júnior | 0 of 8 | 0% | 0 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 1 | 39 of 88 | 44% | 42 of 91 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
| Bevon Lewis | 0 | 68 of 157 | 43% | 77 of 168 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:09 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 16 of 39 | 41% | 16 of 39 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Bevon Lewis | 0 | 35 of 76 | 46% | 35 of 76 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 16 of 36 | 44% | 16 of 36 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Bevon Lewis | 0 | 27 of 65 | 41% | 32 of 72 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:22 | |
| 3 | Uriah Hall | 1 | 7 of 13 | 53% | 10 of 16 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
| Bevon Lewis | 0 | 6 of 16 | 37% | 10 of 20 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:42 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 39 of 88 | 44% | 13 of 48 | 5 of 13 | 21 of 27 | 39 of 88 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bevon Lewis | 68 of 157 | 43% | 27 of 100 | 4 of 9 | 37 of 48 | 56 of 139 | 12 of 18 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 16 of 39 | 41% | 6 of 23 | 1 of 4 | 9 of 12 | 16 of 39 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bevon Lewis | 35 of 76 | 46% | 16 of 46 | 2 of 6 | 17 of 24 | 31 of 68 | 4 of 8 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 16 of 36 | 44% | 6 of 20 | 3 of 7 | 7 of 9 | 16 of 36 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bevon Lewis | 27 of 65 | 41% | 9 of 43 | 2 of 3 | 16 of 19 | 20 of 57 | 7 of 8 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Uriah Hall | 7 of 13 | 53% | 1 of 5 | 1 of 2 | 5 of 6 | 7 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bevon Lewis | 6 of 16 | 37% | 2 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 14 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulo Costa | 0 | 58 of 122 | 47% | 58 of 122 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Uriah Hall | 1 | 75 of 116 | 64% | 76 of 117 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulo Costa | 0 | 34 of 77 | 44% | 34 of 77 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Uriah Hall | 0 | 42 of 69 | 60% | 43 of 70 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:07 | |
| 2 | Paulo Costa | 0 | 24 of 45 | 53% | 24 of 45 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Uriah Hall | 1 | 33 of 47 | 70% | 33 of 47 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulo Costa | 58 of 122 | 47% | 45 of 102 | 8 of 15 | 5 of 5 | 54 of 118 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 75 of 116 | 64% | 39 of 73 | 33 of 40 | 3 of 3 | 66 of 105 | 8 of 9 | 1 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulo Costa | 34 of 77 | 44% | 27 of 64 | 4 of 10 | 3 of 3 | 32 of 75 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 42 of 69 | 60% | 16 of 37 | 23 of 29 | 3 of 3 | 34 of 60 | 8 of 9 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Paulo Costa | 24 of 45 | 53% | 18 of 38 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 22 of 43 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Uriah Hall | 33 of 47 | 70% | 23 of 36 | 10 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 32 of 45 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 1 | 44 of 90 | 48% | 60 of 108 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 2:19 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 1 | 26 of 44 | 59% | 26 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 1 | 39 of 75 | 52% | 55 of 93 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 2:19 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 10 of 13 | 76% | 10 of 13 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 0 | 5 of 15 | 33% | 5 of 15 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 1 | 16 of 31 | 51% | 16 of 31 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Hall | 44 of 90 | 48% | 40 of 85 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 15 of 42 | 15 of 27 | 14 of 21 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 26 of 44 | 59% | 15 of 32 | 6 of 7 | 5 of 5 | 19 of 33 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 11 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uriah Hall | 39 of 75 | 52% | 37 of 72 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 10 of 27 | 15 of 27 | 14 of 21 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 10 of 13 | 76% | 5 of 8 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 3 | 10 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Uriah Hall | 5 of 15 | 33% | 3 of 13 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 16 of 31 | 51% | 10 of 24 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 11 |
Krzysztof Jotko - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Allen | 0 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 21 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:33 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 12 of 16 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 1 | 2:24 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brendan Allen | 0 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 21 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:33 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 12 of 16 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 1 | 2:24 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Allen | 3 of 6 | 50% | 3 of 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 3 of 6 | 50% | 1 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brendan Allen | 3 of 6 | 50% | 3 of 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 3 of 6 | 50% | 1 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
Two of the quieter middleweights in the division with solid records and an eye on the rankings will come to blows now. Jotko (24-5, 11-5 UFC), who has earned 10 of his 11 UFC victories on the scorecards, will tangle with Allen (19-5, 7-2 UFC) and his 79% finish rate. The match will be officiated by referee Kerry Hatley, and the bad blood brewing this past week results in no touch of gloves. Jotko claims the center of the cage and takes a stomp kick to the knee when coming forward. Allen swats at him with several left hands, but a body kick is the strike that gets through and lands with a thud that echoes through the empty building. When Allen kicks again, he falls over, and Jotko climbs on top of him. Allen throws his legs up and sets up a straight armlock, but the Polish fighter is savvy enough to twist the right way through it to free his limb and keep top position. Jotko presses heavily with his full body weight while in half guard, smothering Allen and occasionally landing a punch or two. After a stalemate with Jotko holding him down, Allen explodes out of the position and flips Jotko over to his back. Jotko clings with a closed guard to trap Allen from delivering any ground-and-pound, and he holds Allen behind the neck as well. Allen cranks his foe’s neck from behind to open up the guard, and when he begins to open up with strikes, Jotko scrambles and works his way up. When clinched up, Allen muscles Jotko to the mat, and through sheer force of will, he manages to power Jotko to his back. Allen initially claims mount, but he settles for half guard as he fishes for a submission setup. Allen uses his shoulder and right arm to keep Jotko pinned to the mat, and Jotko bucks to turn to his knees.
Allen seizes on this moment expertly, following Jotko every step of the way and claiming his back. From there, Allen instantly finds the neck with a rear-naked choke grip, and it is academic at this point. Jotko rolls to his back, but the choke is going nowhere, so he has to surrender.
Allen is now the first fighter in over eight years to land a submission on Jotko, while notching his fourth sub since joining the UFC in 2019. After getting the finish, Allen goes over to squash the beef with his former opponent, and cooler heads appear to prevail.
The Official Result
Brendan Allen def. Krzysztof Jotko R1 4:17 via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Cody picks Brendan Allen by decision, citing Allen's youth and improvement. He notes that Jotko's style of controlling against the cage may not be enough to win rounds if he doesn't do damage. He expects a greasy, close fight and takes the slight underdog.
Paul leans towards Brendan Allen as a slight underdog, believing the fight is 50/50. He notes that Jotko's control-heavy style may not impress judges, and Allen has shown improvements and a willingness to push the pace. He expects a close fight and gives a slight edge to Allen on the feet.
The MMA Guru picks Krzysztof Jotko, calling him a well-rounded fighter who is better than people admit. He believes Jotko's defensive wrestling and kickboxing will frustrate Brendan Allen, who he views as 'wolf tickets' and unlikely to be ranked. He expects Jotko to win a decision by blending his skills and avoiding Allen's grappling. He considers Jotko a significant favorite and includes him in his parlay.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 65 of 124 | 52% | 129 of 195 | 4 of 4 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 5:25 |
| Gerald Meerschaert | 0 | 37 of 91 | 40% | 46 of 101 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 1:54 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 30 of 55 | 54% | 34 of 63 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:55 |
| Gerald Meerschaert | 0 | 13 of 38 | 34% | 16 of 41 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:12 | |
| 2 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 21 of 38 | 55% | 58 of 78 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:52 |
| Gerald Meerschaert | 0 | 9 of 23 | 39% | 14 of 28 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 1:09 | |
| 3 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 14 of 31 | 45% | 37 of 54 | 3 of 3 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:38 |
| Gerald Meerschaert | 0 | 15 of 30 | 50% | 16 of 32 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:33 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krzysztof Jotko | 65 of 124 | 52% | 51 of 102 | 8 of 15 | 6 of 7 | 52 of 110 | 7 of 8 | 6 of 6 |
| Gerald Meerschaert | 37 of 91 | 40% | 17 of 70 | 8 of 9 | 12 of 12 | 28 of 80 | 9 of 11 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krzysztof Jotko | 30 of 55 | 54% | 23 of 43 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 5 | 28 of 53 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Gerald Meerschaert | 13 of 38 | 34% | 5 of 30 | 3 of 3 | 5 of 5 | 10 of 35 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Krzysztof Jotko | 21 of 38 | 55% | 17 of 32 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 14 of 31 | 3 of 3 | 4 of 4 |
| Gerald Meerschaert | 9 of 23 | 39% | 3 of 17 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 4 | 7 of 20 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Krzysztof Jotko | 14 of 31 | 45% | 11 of 27 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 10 of 26 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 |
| Gerald Meerschaert | 15 of 30 | 50% | 9 of 23 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 3 | 11 of 25 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
A clash between two drastically different styles comes to a head to open up the main card, when unabashed point fighter Jotko (23-5, 10-5 UFC) – with a finish rate of 30% and one win inside the distance dating back to 2012 -- stands across the cage from Meerschaert (34-14, 9-6 UFC) and his own stoppage rate of 94%. Whether this middleweight matchup goes the distance or not, referee Herb Dean is ready for what comes next. There is no disrespect between the two, and they gladly touch gloves ahead of their scrap. Meerschaert leads off with a left hand over the top, and he walks into a leg kick. He lunges forward and gets countered, and he wears the strike well and fires off a left hand down the pipe. Jotko lands a left and gets popped, and Jotko is faster but still absorbing strikes. Jotko lands cleanly with a two-punch combination, and he intercepts a low kick and absorbs a left that reddens his nose. Jotko sits back with an uppercut, and he tries to time a left hook as Meerschaert rushes in recklessly. The Polish fighter smacks Meerschaert in the face with the ball of his foot, but he does not rush in to hurry and instead stays composed. As Meerschaert advances, Jotko circles around to grab hold of him and push him to the wall. “GM3” shoves his way out as Jotko backs off to reset, and he blocks a front kick but gets stood up with two punches. Meerschaert comes in swinging, and he leans back just as a right hand soars past his face. Jotko cracks his man with a few straight punches, and his short right hook is finding the mark again and again. They trade leg kicks, and Meerschaert just dodges a left hook. Meerschaert leans forward to attack, and Jotko is able to quickly step out of the way and avoid anything damaging coming his way. Jotko takes a right hand to throw one back of his own, and he snaps out a jab to back Meerschaert up. Jotko continues to do work when Meerschaert comes out swinging, and the American changes things up with a punch to the body. Jotko goes after a standing up-elbow, and Meerschaert pushes through it to tie Jotko up and pursue a takedown in the open cage. Jotko turns him around and presses him into the wire, and he is warned when a knee strike lands on the cup. Jotko grabs his hand on top of the fence to keep Meerschaert trapped, and he is warned of this three times. The clinch is where this round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Jotko
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Jotko
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Jotko
Round 2
The middleweights touch gloves to seal the cage around them, and a brief brawl ensues with both men getting off glancing strikes. Meerschaert bites down on his mouthpiece to throw heavy punches, and Jotko slips them and replies effectively. Jotko connects with a low kick and a few punches, and then pops Meerschaert with a front kick. Meerschaert ignores them so that he can rush ahead, and Jotko takes a right hand and gets shoved into the fence. Meerschaert then goes after a takedown, and Jotko is able to defend it and knee his man on the chin. “GM3” swats away punches that come at him after they separate, and he is forced to deal with a front kick and a swarm of punches. Meerschaert kicks low and goes over the top with a left hand, and Jotko pays it no mind and slams his shin on the calf of his opponent. Meerschaert absorbs several straight punches on his way forward, and he gets kneed as well when he pursues the clinch again. Meerschaert turns Jotko around and drags him to the mat, but Jotko is able to work his way back up and not allow “GM3” to successfully ground him. Jotko turns him around to the fence, and Meerschaert drops to a knee so that he will not absorb knees to the head. Meerschaert turns the corner and tries to ground Jotko again, but Jotko is strong and able to push him back. Jotko spams short knees to the thigh in this position, and Jotko grinds him against the wall and even manages to take Meerschaert down. Meerschaert accepts this by snatching up a guillotine choke, and Jotko struggles and wriggles his neck free from the sudden, unexpected danger. Meerschaert is quick to toss his legs up for a possible triangle setup, and Jotko shoves them aside to work the body with punches. Jotko holds on from this safe top position, dropping down a few elbows and punches until the horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Jotko
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Jotko
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Jotko
Round 3
The respect flows as the gloves get touched to commence the final round, and Jotko lands a jab as Meerschaert reaches low with a kick. Jotko punches through a low kick, and Meerschaert’s strikes are labored as he meanders forward, but he is still pressuring Jotko. Jotko scores a front kick to the body, and he picks and pokes while Meerschaert comes towards him. Meerschaert surprises him with a one-two, and he reaches a right hand over the top. Jotko considers a takedown, possibly stung from the strikes absorbed, and Meerschaert stuffs him and works forward. When Meerschaert presses, Jotko scoops him up and drops him down on the mat. When on the ground, “GM3” goes after isolating an arm with both wrists, and then considers a triangle choke as well. Jotko moves, and as he does, they both climb back to their feet with one arm locked. Meerschaert drops down for a double-leg takedown, and he abandons it when Jotko’s defense holds up. Meerschaert cannot keep Jotko trapped against the wire, so he backs off and throws a few fists. Jotko passes by then so that he can connect with a knee, and Meerschaert counters with a left hand. A pair of high kicks from Jotko make them fall a little off-balance, and Jotko recovers faster and dives in to go after a takedown. Meerschaert pursues a triangle choke, and Jotko moves through it and keeps Meerschaert on his back, not allowing Meerschaert to scramble. Jotko sprawls when Meerschaert turns the corner, and he steps over to sit down and put Meerschaert on his back once more. Jotko pins Meerschaert down and drops down a couple light elbows to the waist, and Meerschaert closes his guard up. Jotko drills down a single elbow, and Meerschaert sits up and looks for a sweep or a reversal of any kind. Time is not on his side, and although Meerschaert gets back to his feet, it is too late. Jotko raises his fist in the air with five seconds to spare, and Meerschaert runs at him swinging his left hand. Jotko escapes to survive to the final bell, and boos rain down from the cramped UFC Apex.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Jotko (30-27 Jotko)
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Jotko (30-27 Jotko)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Jotko (30-27 Jotko)
The Official Result
Krzysztof Jotko def. Gerald Meerschaert via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Angelo picks Jotko, emphasizing his speed, athleticism, and high-volume striking. He notes Jotko's 83% takedown defense and believes he is smart enough not to grapple with Meerschaert, unlike previous opponents who made that mistake. He expects Jotko to stick and move, lighting up Meerschaert on the feet.
Big Brady picks Jotko despite being a self-proclaimed hater, citing Jotko's elite takedown defense and fight IQ. He expects Jotko to keep the fight standing, outpoint Meerschaert, and win a boring decision. He acknowledges Meerschaert's danger but thinks Jotko's style is a bad matchup.
Cody picks Jotko, believing his style stifles Meerschaert. He notes Jotko's solid takedown defense and cardio, and that Meerschaert's wins often come against opponents who gas. Cody thinks Jotko can even take Meerschaert down and control him, as Meerschaert's takedown defense is poor. He references Jotko's training at American Top Team and his experience against grapplers like Misha Cirkunov.
Daniel Levi leans toward Gerald Meerschaert as the underdog. He notes Meerschaert's opportunistic submission game and deceptive striking, while describing Jotko as a European point fighter who avoids risks. Levi questions if Jotko will give Meerschaert a finishing opportunity and mentions that Jotko was reportedly injured in his last loss. He sides with the dog in a fight he sees as close.
The host picks Jotko, citing his superior striking, movement, and takedown defense. He notes Meerschaert relies on opponents' mistakes and cardio issues, but Jotko is disciplined and won't gas. Jotko's lateral movement and jab will keep him safe, and he has good BJJ to avoid submissions. He expects Jotko to win a decision, as he is not a finisher.
Paul leans towards Jotko but is hesitant to bet at -165. He thinks Jotko should win by staying on the feet and avoiding grappling, but notes Jotko's low volume leads to close decisions. Paul acknowledges Meerschaert's submission danger but believes Jotko's takedown defense and cardio will be enough. He doesn't plan to bet it himself.
The Guru picks Gerald Meerschaert, noting his finishing ability and size advantage over Jotko. He believes Meerschaert has better hands and grappling, and that Jotko is mediocre. The Guru points out that if the fight goes to decision, it will be close, but the finishing ability heavily favors Meerschaert. He also mentions that Meerschaert is an underdog, which adds value.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 41 of 91 | 45% | 55 of 106 | 5 of 17 | 29% | 0 | 0 | 4:06 |
| Misha Cirkunov | 0 | 41 of 95 | 43% | 56 of 115 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:44 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 13 of 27 | 48% | 21 of 35 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:09 |
| Misha Cirkunov | 0 | 8 of 21 | 38% | 12 of 26 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:06 | |
| 2 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 14 of 38 | 36% | 18 of 42 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:51 |
| Misha Cirkunov | 0 | 17 of 32 | 53% | 19 of 34 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 | |
| 3 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 14 of 26 | 53% | 16 of 29 | 5 of 10 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:06 |
| Misha Cirkunov | 0 | 16 of 42 | 38% | 25 of 55 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:36 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krzysztof Jotko | 41 of 91 | 45% | 13 of 59 | 10 of 13 | 18 of 19 | 28 of 76 | 6 of 8 | 7 of 7 |
| Misha Cirkunov | 41 of 95 | 43% | 23 of 76 | 6 of 7 | 12 of 12 | 37 of 89 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krzysztof Jotko | 13 of 27 | 48% | 6 of 20 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 | 11 of 25 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Misha Cirkunov | 8 of 21 | 38% | 2 of 14 | 0 of 1 | 6 of 6 | 8 of 20 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Krzysztof Jotko | 14 of 38 | 36% | 4 of 24 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 6 | 10 of 33 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Misha Cirkunov | 17 of 32 | 53% | 9 of 24 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 16 of 31 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Krzysztof Jotko | 14 of 26 | 53% | 3 of 15 | 3 of 3 | 8 of 8 | 7 of 18 | 0 of 1 | 7 of 7 |
| Misha Cirkunov | 16 of 42 | 38% | 12 of 38 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 13 of 38 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Misha Cirkunov, believing he will eventually get a takedown and dominate on the ground. He notes that Cirkunov is a very good grappler with big shots and well-timed takedowns, while Jotko is a fast, athletic striker with 87% takedown defense. However, Angelo thinks Jotko's takedown defense will be tested and that once on the mat, Cirkunov has a huge advantage. He likes Cirkunov in DraftKings at $7,600 and may place a moneyline bet. He also likes the more more monkey knife fight pick.
Big Brady picks Misha Cirkunov to win by first-round submission, liking him as a dog. He notes Cirkunov is coming down from light heavyweight and will be the bigger fighter, with dangerous submission skills. Jotko has only one KO win in eight UFC years and has been submitted before. Cirkunov has fought much better competition (Glover Teixeira, Johnny Walker, Ryan Spann) and though he gets knocked out when he loses, Jotko is not a power puncher. Brady thinks one takedown is all it takes for Cirkunov to finish Jotko on the ground.
Cody picks Jotko, citing Cirkunov's poor chin and tendency to fade after the first round. He notes that Cirkunov is dropping to 185 for the first time, which could be a difficult weight cut. Jotko has good cardio and volume, and if he survives the first round, he should take over. He also mentions that Jotko's grappling has improved and that Cirkunov is a one-round fighter.
Daniel Levi picks Krzysztof Jotko, citing Cirkunov's tendency to fold when adversity hits, while Jotko is durable and has never quit. He notes Cirkunov's dangerous submissions but questions his chin and heart, especially at middleweight after cutting weight. Levi thinks Jotko can outpoint him or possibly knock him out, but he is not fully confident due to Cirkunov's early burst potential.
I think Cirkunov is the better fighter everywhere. Jotko is a point fighter with no finishing ability, while Cirkunov has excellent jiu-jitsu and decent striking. The only concern is Cirkunov's chin at 185, but Jotko doesn't hit hard. I like Cirkunov by submission at +300 or by decision at +550.
Paul leans towards Cirkunov as a dog, but wants to see the weigh-ins first. He notes that Jotko is not a power puncher and that Cirkunov has good grappling and strength. However, he is concerned about Cirkunov's chin and cardio. He suggests that if Cirkunov makes weight comfortably, he could be a live dog.
The MMA Guru picks Krzysztof Jotko, citing Misha Cirkunov's poor decision-making and chin issues after moving down 20 pounds. Jotko has good grappling defense and stand-up. He predicts Jotko will stuff takedowns and get a second-round TKO against the cage.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Strickland | 0 | 84 of 182 | 46% | 84 of 182 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 37 of 196 | 18% | 37 of 196 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 26 of 54 | 48% | 26 of 54 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 14 of 65 | 21% | 14 of 65 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 23 of 50 | 46% | 23 of 50 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 11 of 66 | 16% | 11 of 66 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Sean Strickland | 0 | 35 of 78 | 44% | 35 of 78 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 12 of 65 | 18% | 12 of 65 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Strickland | 84 of 182 | 46% | 46 of 130 | 24 of 32 | 14 of 20 | 84 of 182 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 37 of 196 | 18% | 17 of 163 | 14 of 27 | 6 of 6 | 37 of 196 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Strickland | 26 of 54 | 48% | 19 of 47 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 26 of 54 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 14 of 65 | 21% | 7 of 55 | 5 of 8 | 2 of 2 | 14 of 65 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Sean Strickland | 23 of 50 | 46% | 10 of 33 | 7 of 9 | 6 of 8 | 23 of 50 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 11 of 66 | 16% | 4 of 52 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 3 | 11 of 66 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Sean Strickland | 35 of 78 | 44% | 17 of 50 | 11 of 17 | 7 of 11 | 35 of 78 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 12 of 65 | 18% | 6 of 56 | 5 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 12 of 65 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
Shifting now to the middleweight category, both Strickland (22-3, 9-3 UFC) and Jotko (22-4, 9-4 UFC) are on quiet but impressive three-fight win streaks leading up to their pairing. The Octagon ranger for this 185-pound tilt is referee Herb Dean, and there is nothing but respect between these two that both look to move up the rankings as they touch gloves before coming out swinging. Jotko begins the fight with a big overhand left, and Strickland takes it on the chin and laughs it off. Jotko gets off a few leg kicks, and he circles away as Strickland looks to reach him with his punches. Strickland sticks him with a left hand, and he swats away a few punches from the Polish fighter that come back his way. Jotko has a punch blocked, and a body kick gets caught as Strickland tries to make him pay. The American wades forward with a short chain of punches, and Jotko circles away and tries to get a jab going. Jotko again sinks his left hand home, and Strickland ignores it and score a right of his own. Strickland stalks his man down, and Jotko gets his left through again. Strickland recklessly wades forward and eats a left hand twice, as Jotko has found the range of that. Strickland is not fazed as he clips Jotko with a straight right hand, and a one-two nearly takes Jotko’s legs out from beneath him. Strickland sees the finish may be coming, and he unloads with several punches as Jotko defends against the cage wall. Strickland stuffs a takedown in the process, and Jotko tries to sneak in an up-elbow. Strickland marks up Jotko’s face with a straight right hand, and Jotko’s overhand left counter gets blocked. Strickland’s face has not changed through the whole exchange, and he steps away when Jotko attempts the up-elbow again and spins. Strickland goes back to plodding forward, landing a few punches and evading the counters. Jotko rushes in with flurry, only to get backed off when Strickland’s right finds its target again. Strickland kicks the body and lands a left, and Jotko returns fire with a popping body kick. Jotko is reaching while Strickland’s strikes are straight as an arrow, and the American jumps in the air with a knee only to land a crisp right hand on the way down. Jotko is shaken up a bit, but he survives to the bell.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Round 2
Jotko begins the next round aggressively, with looping shots that Strickland does not bite on. Instead, he remains composed and sticks him with a few jabs and laser-focused right hands. Jotko ducks down and wings a right, but Strickland parries it and allows his man to throw a few more wild shots. Strickland slowly walks Jotko down, chasing his foe across the cage as Jotko sits on a big left that stings Strickland. Dean warns the two to close their fists, and Jotko slings a heavy body kick. Jotko reaches out with a pair of jabs and gets kicked in the chest. Strickland lances him with a right hand that splits the guard, and another snaps Jotko’s head back. Jotko wades in with haymakers that get blocked, and they trade kicks at the same time. Jotko spins with a kick, and Strickland times him and punches him in the side of the head. Jotko escapes just in time to not take much damage, and he comes out swinging. Strickland calmly blocks most of the strikes, walks through a jab and tries to tee up a left hand. A pair of leg kicks from Strickland get through on either side, and when he aims a kick to the body, Jotko counters him. The Polish fighter sticks out his foot with a push kick, and Strickland gives him a left straight down the pipe. Jotko wings heavy leather in the form of an overhand left, only for Strickland to block it and land a thudding kick to the leg. Both get off body kicks, and Jotko looks to time a kick with an overhand right. Jotko catches a kick and whiffs on a big punch, and Strickland’s calf kick reply has drawn a reaction from him. Jotko begins to limp as the calf kick continue to mount, and blood trickles from his nose after jabs pile up. The round ends as Jotko backs away to catch his breath.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Strickland
Round 3
There is a glove touch to begin the last round, and Strickland kicks out at the knee. Jotko bears down on him but is interrupted on the way in with a left hand. Strickland continues his Terminator-like aggression of constantly walking forward, and never backing down no matter what may land on him. Jotko swings with booming shots, and Strickland avoids the brunt of them. Both square up and land big punches at the same time, and neither takes so much as a bad step. Strickland breaks up a punching barrage with a front kick, and he jumps in the air with a knee that allows him to punch as he lands. A trio of push kicks come from the American, and he snaps Jotko’s head back again with a stiff right hand. Jotko tries to time a kick with a left hand, and he gets off a right hand that surprises Strickland. Another big left also catches Strickland on the chin, but “Tarzan” swings through it without batting an eye. Strickland plants his foot on Jotko’s torso, and he does this again while Jotko swings wildly. A left hand rings Strickland’s bell, but Strickland replies with a leg kick and a heavy right hook. Jotko leaps forward with a punch barrage, and Strickland’s technical boxing defense allows him to protect himself from the majority of the harm. A body kick gets followed by a right hand, and Jotko stumbles backwards. The Polish fighter attempts to reach down for a takedown, and Strickland ignores it and lands a flying knee. Strickland sticks him with a straight right hand, and he spins with a punch. A crisp knee catches Jotko on the chin, and the two turn it up with a brawl at the end. Both fire off a pair of head kicks, and Jotko’s spinning shot lands right on the chest. One final head kick from Strickland that glances off the shoulder ends this stand-up battle.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Strickland (30-27 Strickland)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Strickland (30-27 Strickland)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Strickland (30-27 Strickland)
The Official Result
Sean Strickland def. Krzysztof Jotko via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Big Brady picks Sean Strickland to win by comfortable decision. He praises Strickland's boxing, volume, and takedown defense, noting that Jotko's low output will be a disadvantage. Brady believes Strickland is the better fighter everywhere and that Jotko's takedown attempts will be stuffed. He mentions that Strickland's losses are to elite competition, while Jotko has been knocked out by lesser fighters. A knockout would not surprise him.
Cody is high on Sean Strickland since his return from injury. He notes that Strickland shook off rust in the Jack Marshman fight and then looked even better against Brendan Allen, landing 94 significant strikes before a knockout. He praises Strickland's takedown defense (81% career, not taken down in 4 years) and his sharp jab. He thinks Jotko will try to grapple but Strickland's training at Dan Henderson's gym will help him keep it standing and butcher Jotko on the feet. However, he acknowledges the -260 price tag is too high for a top ticket play.
Daniel Levi picks Sean Strickland to win, citing his higher output, better boxing, and renewed confidence since moving to middleweight. He acknowledges Jotko's footwork and point-fighting style but believes Strickland's volume and pressure will be decisive. Levi also notes that the line is wide but still favors Strickland.
The host picks Sean Strickland by decision, expecting him to out-strike Jotko and stuff takedowns. He notes Jotko's recent losses by finish and his tendency to grind, but believes Strickland's striking and takedown defense will prevail. He also mentions a possible TKO.
Paul likes Strickland to win but is not excited about the -260 price. He agrees with Cody's assessment of Strickland's improvements and takedown defense. He thinks Jotko is serviceable but slowing down, and that Strickland's striking will be too much. He notes that Jotko's durability seems to be an issue and he is more tentative now, relying on grappling. Paul sees Strickland as the better fighter but the odds are prohibitive.
The MMA Guru picks Sean Strickland to win by second-round TKO over Krzysztof Jotko. He praises Strickland's takedown defense and boxing, noting that no one has taken him down since Kamaru Usman in 2017. He believes Jotko's chin is suspect and that Strickland will piece him up on the feet, eventually finishing him.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 41 of 97 | 42% | 73 of 132 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 5:51 |
| Eryk Anders | 0 | 66 of 116 | 56% | 101 of 154 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:46 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 10 of 35 | 28% | 26 of 51 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:17 |
| Eryk Anders | 0 | 22 of 36 | 61% | 36 of 50 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:35 | |
| 2 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 14 of 31 | 45% | 21 of 41 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:12 |
| Eryk Anders | 0 | 20 of 39 | 51% | 31 of 52 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 17 of 31 | 54% | 26 of 40 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:22 |
| Eryk Anders | 0 | 24 of 41 | 58% | 34 of 52 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krzysztof Jotko | 41 of 97 | 42% | 19 of 68 | 22 of 27 | 0 of 2 | 23 of 66 | 18 of 31 | 0 of 0 |
| Eryk Anders | 66 of 116 | 56% | 47 of 92 | 13 of 17 | 6 of 7 | 53 of 99 | 13 of 17 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krzysztof Jotko | 10 of 35 | 28% | 7 of 31 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 1 | 5 of 21 | 5 of 14 | 0 of 0 |
| Eryk Anders | 22 of 36 | 61% | 13 of 25 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 5 | 15 of 27 | 7 of 9 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Krzysztof Jotko | 14 of 31 | 45% | 4 of 18 | 10 of 12 | 0 of 1 | 7 of 22 | 7 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Eryk Anders | 20 of 39 | 51% | 15 of 32 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 18 of 36 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Krzysztof Jotko | 17 of 31 | 54% | 8 of 19 | 9 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 11 of 23 | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
| Eryk Anders | 24 of 41 | 58% | 19 of 35 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 20 of 36 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Eryk Anders by second-round knockout, citing Anders' power and durability advantage over Jotko. He notes that Jotko is chinny and Anders hits hard, and that Anders has a better chin. He sees value in Anders at +135 underdog and expects a finish. He acknowledges the fight could be boring if it goes to decision, but believes Anders will land clean and put Jotko to sleep.
Daniel Levi leans towards Eryk Anders as the underdog. He notes that Jotko has lost confidence and has a habit of leaving his chin in the air. He believes Anders will touch Jotko's chin and put him down. He acknowledges that Jotko is more talented but thinks Anders can capitalize on Jotko's recent struggles.
The host picks Jotko, citing his ability to mix in grappling and his experience against better competition. He believes Jotko's reach and grappling advantage will allow him to drag Anders into deep waters and win a decision. He notes Anders' only chance is an early KO.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 39 of 77 | 50% | 62 of 102 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 2:15 |
| Marc-André Barriault | 0 | 40 of 117 | 34% | 98 of 181 | 1 of 7 | 14% | 0 | 1 | 4:49 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 13 of 29 | 44% | 24 of 40 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:56 |
| Marc-André Barriault | 0 | 11 of 30 | 36% | 25 of 44 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 1:39 | |
| 2 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 8 of 15 | 53% | 13 of 21 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:53 |
| Marc-André Barriault | 0 | 15 of 34 | 44% | 33 of 55 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:31 | |
| 3 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 18 of 33 | 54% | 25 of 41 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:26 |
| Marc-André Barriault | 0 | 14 of 53 | 26% | 40 of 82 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 1:39 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krzysztof Jotko | 39 of 77 | 50% | 18 of 51 | 11 of 16 | 10 of 10 | 18 of 52 | 21 of 25 | 0 of 0 |
| Marc-André Barriault | 40 of 117 | 34% | 20 of 92 | 17 of 22 | 3 of 3 | 19 of 85 | 21 of 32 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krzysztof Jotko | 13 of 29 | 44% | 4 of 16 | 3 of 7 | 6 of 6 | 9 of 22 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Marc-André Barriault | 11 of 30 | 36% | 5 of 22 | 5 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 21 | 6 of 9 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Krzysztof Jotko | 8 of 15 | 53% | 4 of 10 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 9 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| Marc-André Barriault | 15 of 34 | 44% | 6 of 24 | 8 of 9 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 22 | 10 of 12 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Krzysztof Jotko | 18 of 33 | 54% | 10 of 25 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 3 | 7 of 21 | 11 of 12 | 0 of 0 |
| Marc-André Barriault | 14 of 53 | 26% | 9 of 46 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 42 | 5 of 11 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 43 of 69 | 62% | 111 of 149 | 4 of 4 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 9:37 |
| Alen Amedovski | 0 | 6 of 17 | 35% | 6 of 17 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:13 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 12 of 20 | 60% | 16 of 24 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:25 |
| Alen Amedovski | 0 | 4 of 12 | 33% | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:13 | |
| 2 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 17 of 32 | 53% | 45 of 69 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:38 |
| Alen Amedovski | 0 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 14 of 17 | 82% | 50 of 56 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:34 |
| Alen Amedovski | 0 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krzysztof Jotko | 43 of 69 | 62% | 37 of 56 | 4 of 10 | 2 of 3 | 8 of 25 | 0 of 0 | 35 of 44 |
| Alen Amedovski | 6 of 17 | 35% | 6 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krzysztof Jotko | 12 of 20 | 60% | 9 of 13 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 6 |
| Alen Amedovski | 4 of 12 | 33% | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 | |
| 2 | Krzysztof Jotko | 17 of 32 | 53% | 17 of 30 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 17 of 26 |
| Alen Amedovski | 2 of 3 | 66% | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Krzysztof Jotko | 14 of 17 | 82% | 11 of 13 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 12 of 12 |
| Alen Amedovski | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Tavares | 0 | 24 of 74 | 32% | 40 of 90 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:46 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 1 | 46 of 96 | 47% | 62 of 115 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:33 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brad Tavares | 0 | 7 of 23 | 30% | 13 of 29 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:21 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 14 of 39 | 35% | 18 of 45 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:33 | |
| 2 | Brad Tavares | 0 | 12 of 26 | 46% | 22 of 36 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:25 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 0 | 12 of 25 | 48% | 24 of 38 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:56 | |
| 3 | Brad Tavares | 0 | 5 of 25 | 20% | 5 of 25 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 1 | 20 of 32 | 62% | 20 of 32 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:04 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Tavares | 24 of 74 | 32% | 18 of 62 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 13 of 55 | 11 of 19 | 0 of 0 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 46 of 96 | 47% | 23 of 64 | 6 of 15 | 17 of 17 | 33 of 76 | 7 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brad Tavares | 7 of 23 | 30% | 4 of 14 | 0 of 3 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 14 of 39 | 35% | 3 of 22 | 3 of 9 | 8 of 8 | 12 of 36 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Brad Tavares | 12 of 26 | 46% | 9 of 23 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 17 | 8 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 12 of 25 | 48% | 7 of 18 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 3 | 10 of 22 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Brad Tavares | 5 of 25 | 20% | 5 of 25 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 21 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Krzysztof Jotko | 20 of 32 | 62% | 13 of 24 | 1 of 2 | 6 of 6 | 11 of 18 | 3 of 4 | 6 of 10 |
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