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In a vibrant and detailed breakdown for UFC 300, Jacob delivers his quick picks with a mix of humor, insight, and a touch of bias. Here’s a summary of his thoughts on each fight, along with his predictions:
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt: Jacob expresses a fondness for Garbrandt but ultimately picks Figueiredo due to his dangerous presence in the octagon. He suggests Garbrandt should aim for a point-fighting strategy but doubts its execution.
- Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller: Despite acknowledging Green as the superior fighter, Jacob notes the unpredictability of Green’s chin but still leans towards Green for the win.
- Jessica Andrade vs. Marina Rodriguez: Jacob is all in on Rodriguez, citing her superior striking skills in what he anticipates to be a predominantly stand-up battle.
- Jalin Turner vs. Renato Moicano: Turner is Jacob’s high-confidence pick, praised for his striking and resilience against takedowns.
- Sodiq Yusuff vs. Diego Lopes: Despite his bias towards Lopes, Jacob expresses concern over Lopes’ aggressive striking approach but still sides with him, albeit with reservations.
- Holly Holm vs. Kayla Harrison: Jacob picks Harrison but advises caution, referencing Harrison’s struggle in the Aspen Ladd fight as a potential red flag despite the odds heavily favoring Harrison.
- Aljamain Sterling vs. Calvin Kattar: Sterling is Jacob’s pick, emphasizing Sterling’s potential to win even without securing takedowns due to his active striking and scoring ability.
- Yiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic: Jacob, not a fan of Prochazka’s style, predicts Rakic will win by decision, leveraging his technical striking and potential takedown attempts.
- Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage: In a surprising twist, Jacob predicts Brundage will win, expecting Nickal to forgo wrestling in favor of striking, which could lead to his downfall.
- Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan: Despite his bias, Jacob backs Oliveira, expecting Tsarukyan to underestimate Oliveira’s striking and fall victim to Oliveira’s counterattacks.
- Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway: Jacob is excited for Holloway, predicting he’ll weather Gaethje’s early storm and dominate in the later rounds with his volume striking.
- Weili Zhang vs. Yan Xiaonan: In an upset pick, Jacob chooses Xiaonan, believing her superior footwork and striking will prevail in a fight he expects to be mostly contested on the feet.
- Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill: Despite acknowledging his bias, Jacob firmly chooses Pereira, doubting Hill’s striking capabilities against a striker of Pereira’s caliber.
Jacob’s UFC 300 Predictions:
- Deiveson Figueiredo
- Bobby Green
- Marina Rodriguez
- Jalin Turner
- Diego Lopes
- Kayla Harrison
- Aljamain Sterling
- Aleksandar Rakic
- Cody Brundage
- Charles Oliveira
- Max Holloway
- Yan Xiaonan
- Alex Pereira
Jacob’s analysis is filled with personal opinions and a clear passion for the sport, making for an entertaining and informative prediction video for UFC 300.
