MMA Preview – Krzysztof Jotko vs Gerald Meerschaert at UFC on ESPN 35
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KRZYSZTOF JOTKO VS GERALD MEERSCHAERT FACTS
When is UFC on ESPN 35? Saturday 30th April, 2022 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC on ESPN 35? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 35? Click here for the tickets at the O2 Arena
What channel is UFC on ESPN 35 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 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!
KRZYSZTOF JOTKO VS GERALD MEERSCHAERT LOWDOWN
Krzysztof Jotko’s (23-5) UFC career was hanging by a thread in 2018 after losing a split decision to David Branch (2017) and then getting knocked out by Uriah Hall (2017) and Brad Tavares (2018). However, he has shown a lot of character to win four of his next five with the loss coming to the surging Sean Strickland (2021). That came after decision wins over Alen Amedovski (2019), Marc-Andre-Barriault (2019) and Eryk Anders (2020). He is now coming off another decision in October last year over Misha Cirkunov managing to convince two of the judges.
Gerald Meerschaert (34-14) is one of the most inconsistent fighters in the UFC but one of the most exciting as a finish in some form is always just round the corner. In 2020, he got knocked out by Ian Heinisch and Khamzat Chimaev taking centre stage on the prospect’s highlight reel. However, 2021 was a lot kinder for Meerschaert compiling his biggest win streak in the UFC by submitting Bartosz Fabinski, Makhmud Muradov and Dustin Stoltzfus.
KRZYSZTOF JOTKO VS GERALD MEERSCHAERT PREDICTION
Someone’s style has to give with Jotko’s last five fights ending via decision and Meerschaert’s last six ending with a finish. Meerschaert also only has one knockout win in the last 10 years so the most likely outcome is Jotko getting submitted or earning a decision.
They match up very similarly physically with the same height and reach and are also both southpaws. We expect them to begin trading where Jotko will feel most comfortable, but he will have to be cautious of getting caught with one of Meerschaert’s bombs.
Once, Jotko begins to get the upper hand on the feet which could take a round or two, expect Meerschaert to desperately shoot in to hunt a submission. We are leaning towards a Jotko decision, but a Meerschaert submission is a smarter bet as he is the underdog.
Prediction: Jotko via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Meerschaert via Submission
