MMA Preview – Dustin Jacoby vs Darren Stewart at UFC Vegas 35
DUSTIN JACOBY VS DARREN STEWART FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 35? Sunday 29th August, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 35? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 35? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 35 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 35? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
DUSTIN JACOBY VS DARREN STEWART LOWDOWN
Dustin Jacoby (14-5-1) was expected to make his third appearance of the year against UFC debutant Askar Mozharov, but is just thankful he still has a fight after the Ukrainian dropped out. Thankful, as he has another chance to extend his unbeaten run. He got the UFC call-up after earning a unanimous decision over Ty Flores on the Contender Series and kicked off his career with a bang by chopping down and finishing Justin Ledet in the first round. He followed that up with an impressive unanimous decision over Maxim Grishin and then met his most dangerous opponent to date - Ion Cutelaba and fought to a valiant draw.
Darren Stewart (12-7(2)) is the man with the courage to take the fight and will be moving up to light heavyweight again. The middleweight is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Eryk Anders at 205 lbs which was a rematch after their original ‘no contest’ back in March. Anders was winning the fight until he landed an illegal knee but made sure of the win three months later. That loss made it 1-3(1) in his last five with his win being that surprise submission over Maki Pitolo. Stewart’s UFC career could be hanging by a thread, but he will have earnt a lot or brownie points stepping up to take this fight.
DUSTIN JACOBY VS DARREN STEWART PREDICTION
This will be an exciting striking battle. Stewart will be giving up some size in this weight class and Jacoby will possess a four-inch reach and three-inch height advantage. Stewart comes from a taekwondo base and Jacoby a kickboxing base, but they are well-versed everywhere.
Jacoby will try and utilise his reach and chop down Stewart with leg kicks and popping him with his jab. Stewart will answer back in kind and really needs to leverage his speed and movement to counter and offload in the pocket.
We may see a bit of clinch work here mainly instigated from Stewart, but the majority of this fight will play out at kickboxing range which will suit Jacoby. Stewart is very durable and should take this to the bell, but we are leaning towards Jacoby to maintain the distance and outland Stewart. This will be close, and Stewart will always be a threat, but Jacoby gets the nod.
Prediction: Jacoby via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
