The co-main event of UFC Fight Night on ESPN should be one for the ages. Fan-favorite Jeremy Stephens takes on one of the UFCs rising stars, Drakkar Klose. This Lightweight bout should be exciting, as it's likely it ends with a spectacular finish. Let's dig into our Jeremy Stephens vs Drakkar Klose prediction.
It's been rough for Stephens as of late, as he's suffered four losses and one draw in his last five fights. He aims to get back on track and continue his UFC career. A loss certainly won't do Stephens any favors, as it's possible Dana White starts urging him to retire. However, a victory rights the ship and opens the door for another fight down the road.
Drakkar Klose has been rather consistent since joining the UFC back in 2017. In his seven career fights with the organization, Klose has gone 5-2, losing his last fight by knockout to Beneil Dariush. Six of those seven fights have gone the distance, so his power is certainly in question. He'll have a chance to prove otherwise on Saturday night.
Let’s take a look at the sportsbooks to see what the odds are to the main event on Saturday night.
UFC Fight Night: Stephens – Klose Odds
Jeremy Stephens (-125)
Drakkar Klose (+105)
Over 2.5 rounds (-155)
Under 2.5 rounds (+125)
How Jeremy Stephens Wins the Fight
The one thing that gives Stephens the advantage in this fight is his experience in the Octagon. With a professional record of 28-18-1, Stephens has 33 more fights under his belt than his opponent. Stephens has been in every situation imaginable, which gives him the slight edge in the odds for this bout.
He likes to stand and bang, which is exactly what he'll do in this fight. Klose hasn't proven he has the knockout power to end fights early, which bodes well for Stephens' chances. For the “Lil' Heathen” to secure the win, he should come out aggressive and control the cage from the get-go. Swarming Klose with a flurry of attacks and backing him up against the fence will give Stephens the best chance to win this bout.
How Drakkar Klose Wins the Fight
Even though he's the slight underdog, Klose has a solid chance to walk away victorious. Considering Stephens has lost four of his last five, it might mean Stephens' abilities are fading. Stephens has only been knocked out three times in his professional career, while Klose has never ended a fight early in his UFC career so far.
For Klose to win, he'll have to stick to his game plan. Both fighters like to keep it on their feet. However, keeping his distance will be in Klose's best interest. If he can be patient, strike with accuracy, and tire Stephens out with leg kicks and body shots, Klose should be able to close out the fight with a win.
Jeremy Stephens vs Drakkar Klose Prediction
The odds are saying this fight ends early, but it'll be a close one throughout. It really could go either way, as both guys are desperate for a win. Considering Klose has only won by decision, he might come out too aggressive and try to end it early. However, I see these two respecting each other and battling it out for the most part. Due to Stephens's lack of success recently, Klose should be able to go in there and add another W to his win column.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT PREDICTION: Drakkar Klose wins by Unanimous Decision
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