MMA Preview – Kyle Daukaus vs Jamie Pickett at UFC Fight Night 201
KYLE DAUKAUS VS JAMIE PICKETT FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 201? Saturday 19th February, 2022 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 201? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 201? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Fight Night 201 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 201? 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!
KYLE DAUKAUS VS JAMIE PICKETT LOWDOWN
Kyle Daukaus (10-2(1)) finally returns after that controversial fight with Kevin Holland back in October. He submitted him but a harsh clash of heads dropped Holland and he clearly had not recovered to allow Daukaus to wrap up a rear-naked choke. After assessing the reply, a ‘no contest’ was rightly declared which epitomized his very ropey start in the UFC. He lost his debut against Brendan Allen (2020) losing a unanimous decision although he did step up on short notice. He then outpointed Dustin Stoltzfus (2020) but got outpointed again by Phil Hawes (2021) before the Holland fight.
Jamie Pickett (13-6) is flying high right now after many were starting to write him off. He lost his first two UFC fights – Tafon Nchukwi (2020) via unanimous decision and Jordan Wright (2021) via TKO. However, he responded with two solid unanimous decisions against Laureano Staropoli (2020) and most recently Joseph Holmes snapping his seven-fight win streak only a month ago.
KYLE DAUKAUS VS JAMIE PICKETT PREDICTION
Staropoli and Holmes are good fighters, but Pickett still has a lot to prove in the middleweight division. The same can be said about Daukaus, but he has had a much tougher ride, so this is good matchmaking.
Daukaus is an inch taller but will be giving up a four-inch reach advantage. As Pickett has stepped up on short notice for Julian Marquez, this will also be a catchweight bout at 195 lbs. This will suit Pickett as the naturally bigger man, but it will all depend on what kind of condition he is in.
He has the power advantage over Daukaus and the extra weight will help him in the clinch and with his wrestling. That said, that is where his advantages stop. He has power in his hands, but his technique is mediocre rushing forward, squaring himself up and leaving his chin exposed.
We feel Daukaus is good enough to see his wild shots coming and counter. He has better boxing technique and should win the exchanges. Pickett can pin him against the fence, but if the fight goes to the mat from there, the fight will enter Daukaus’ domain as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
Daukuas has better technique on the feet and would welcome any opportunity to get the fight to the ground. Pickett may try and keep the fight in the clinch for as long as possible in between reckless bursts of punches, but is likely to fade as the fight goes on creating opportunities for Daukaus to pounce on a submission.
Prediction: Daukaus via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
