Jacoby vs Lopes Prediction
🔊 One of the bouts scheduled for the upcoming UFC Fight Night on June 1 at the "APEX" arena in the USA features a clash between American fighter Dustin Jacoby and Brazilian Bruno Lopes. This showdown will take place in the light heavyweight division. Jacoby recently snapped his losing streak by knocking out prospect Vitor Petrino in his last fight. On the other hand, Lopes made a successful UFC debut with a decision victory over Magomed Gadzhiyasulov. Who will come out on top in this matchup? Let's consider the possibilities.
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Dustin Jacoby Player Overview
The American athlete is a striker with a kickboxing background, which he transitioned from into mixed martial arts. Dustin Jacoby began his professional career in 2010. After a series of victories, he was signed by the UFC, but two losses led to his release. He rejoined Dana White's organization in 2020 after securing a win in the Contender Series. This time, Jacoby was ready for tougher competition, even managing a streak of six consecutive victories. However, he's currently experiencing a challenging phase in his career, with only two wins in his last six bouts. Overall, "The Hanyak" has a record of 20 wins, nine losses, and one draw.
Match Results: Dustin Jacoby
Bruno Lopes Player Overview
The Brazilian fighter is a versatile athlete, equally skilled in both striking and on the canvas. Lopes made his mixed martial arts debut in 2013. Within three years, Bruno became the champion of the local promotion Jungle Fight. He then took a lengthy hiatus, returning to MMA only after five years. During this time, Lopes didn't lose his edge; in fact, he continued to secure victories even against more formidable opponents. In September 2022, Bruno claimed the championship title in the LFA organization, where he caught attention and received an invitation to the Contender Series. Although he suffered a knockout loss there, he successfully defended his organization’s title afterward. On his second attempt at DWCS, Lopes managed to join the UFC and clinched a win in his debut fight. Currently, the Brazilian boasts 14 victories with just a single defeat.
Match Results: Bruno Lopes
Editorial Prediction
Both fighters boast impressive finishing rates: Jacoby with a 70% and Lopez with a staggering 79%. Moreover, they also tend to lose before the final bell; nearly half of Dustin's losses were early stoppages, while Bruno's sole defeat was a knockout. Based on this logic, we recommend betting on the fight not going the distance.
