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Not competitive in Vegas
Jotko lost to Brendan Allen via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:17 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
A competent all-around fighter with no significant holes in his game, Jotko had won five of six entering this one. He got off to a quick start, falling into an awkward takedown and ending up in a dominant position, but Allen was able to reverse him while on the mat and Jotko never really got back on track. While Jotko's now 11-6 UFC record seems perfectly fine on paper, his last six victories have come via decision, making it difficult for Jotko to keep up this type of success over the long term.
A competent all-around fighter with no significant holes in his game, Jotko had won five of six entering this one. He got off to a quick start, falling into an awkward takedown and ending up in a dominant position, but Allen was able to reverse him while on the mat and Jotko never really got back on track. While Jotko's now 11-6 UFC record seems perfectly fine on paper, his last six victories have come via decision, making it difficult for Jotko to keep up this type of success over the long term.
Next fight scheduled
Jotko is set to take on Brendan Allen at a UFC event on Oct. 1, Raphael Marinho of Combate.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jotko took down Gerald Meerschaert on Apr. 30, to improve his UFC record to 23-5-0. The 6-foot-1 fighter has made a tremendous recovery from a foot injury that forced a six-month absence, and he will look to continue building upon his recent success against Allen.
Jotko took down Gerald Meerschaert on Apr. 30, to improve his UFC record to 23-5-0. The 6-foot-1 fighter has made a tremendous recovery from a foot injury that forced a six-month absence, and he will look to continue building upon his recent success against Allen.
Strong run continues
Jotko defeated Gerald Meerschaert via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC on ESPN 35 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was a typical Jotko fight in the sense that he was once again unable to stop his opposition, but still managed to walk away with the win. Entering as a moderately surprising -170 favorite against a talented veteran opponent in Meerschaert, Jotko controlled the pace on the feet in addition to mixing in four successful takedowns, good for 5:25 worth of control time. Jotko has very little power and is limited from an athletic standpoint, but few fighters on the roster today get the more out of their abilities. Jotko has won five of six dating back to April 2019, with all five of those coming via decision. His only setback during that span came against rising middleweight contender Sean Strickland.
It was a typical Jotko fight in the sense that he was once again unable to stop his opposition, but still managed to walk away with the win. Entering as a moderately surprising -170 favorite against a talented veteran opponent in Meerschaert, Jotko controlled the pace on the feet in addition to mixing in four successful takedowns, good for 5:25 worth of control time. Jotko has very little power and is limited from an athletic standpoint, but few fighters on the roster today get the more out of their abilities. Jotko has won five of six dating back to April 2019, with all five of those coming via decision. His only setback during that span came against rising middleweight contender Sean Strickland.
Next fight booked
Jotko (foot) will take on Gerald Meerschaert in a middleweight bout at the UFC event April 30, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Jotko is coming off a split decision victory in early October. He picked up a left foot injury, but his medical suspension will be up before his next bout. Meerschaert comes in on a three-fight win streak.
Jotko is coming off a split decision victory in early October. He picked up a left foot injury, but his medical suspension will be up before his next bout. Meerschaert comes in on a three-fight win streak.
Could miss six months
Jotko was handed a six-month medical suspension due to a left foot injury Tuesday, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jotko suffered a potential foot fracture during his split-decision win against Micha Cirkunov on Saturday. He'll undergo an X-ray and won't be able to fight again until April 1 without clearance from a doctor if it's positive. If it's negative, he'll only be out until Oct. 24.
Jotko suffered a potential foot fracture during his split-decision win against Micha Cirkunov on Saturday. He'll undergo an X-ray and won't be able to fight again until April 1 without clearance from a doctor if it's positive. If it's negative, he'll only be out until Oct. 24.