Dustin Jacoby vs Vitor Petrino at UFC on ESPN 63 | Preview & Prediction
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The UFC matchmakers have lined up a cracking fight here as desperate Dustin Jacoby meets Vitor Petrino who comes off the first loss of his MMA career
Dustin Jacoby vs Vitor Petrino Facts
When is UFC on ESPN 63? UK – the preliminary card starts at 12:00am on Sunday 15th December 2024, followed by the main card at 3:00am / USA – 8:00pm/10:00pm ET (Saturday) and 5:00pm/7:00pm PT (Saturday)
Where is UFC on ESPN 63? Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 63? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC on ESPN 63
What TV channel is UFC on ESPN 63 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 63? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC on ESPN 63 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Dustin Jacoby and Vitor Petrino expected to walk out? 4:15am UK / Saturday 14th December, 11:15pm US ET / 8:15pm US PT
UFC on ESPN 63 Main Card Event
Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley (Welterweight)
Cub Swanson vs Billy Quarantillo (Featherweight)
Manel Kape vs Bruno Silva (Flyweight)
Dustin Jacoby vs Vitor Petrino (Light Heavyweight)
Daniel Marcos vs Adrian Yanez (Bantamweight)
Navajo Stirling vs Tuco Tokkos (Light Heavyweight)
UFC on ESPN 63 Prelims
Ottman Azaitar vs Michael Johnson (Lightweight)
Joel Alvarez vs Drakkar Klose (Lightweight)
Fernando Padilla vs Sean Woodson (Featherweight)
Miles Johns vs Felipe Silva (Featherweight)
Jamey-Lyn Horth vs Miranda Maverick (Women’s Flyweight)
Davey Grant vs Ramon Taveras (Bantamweight)
Josefine Knutsson vs Piera Rodriguez (Women’s Strawweight)
Dustin Jacoby: Ex-TUF and Contender under pressure to halt slide
Dustin Jacoby (19-9-1) is in a tough run right now having lost four of his last five fights. The first three of losses came via decision but he suffered a knockout loss at the hands of Dominick Reyes in June and it will be interesting to see how he bounces back from that. His confidence cannot be particularly good heading into this one but he must know his UFC future is on the line if he suffers another loss here.
Vitor Petrino: Brazilian coming off first MMA loss
Vitor Petrino (11-1) was riding an 11-fight win streak to launch his MMA career in style but he suffered his first loss last time out as Anthony Smith submitted him at UFC 301. That loss in his native Brazil will likely have given him a wake-up call but he should not be disheartened and will aim to get back on track here against Jacoby.
Dustin Jacoby vs Vitor Petrino Prediction
Both fighters come into this fight with a degree of desperation as neither can really afford to lose this fight in the UFC’s light heavyweight division.
Jacoby has lost four of five and his future in the organisation would surely be under threat with another loss here.
Petrino lost to Anthony Smith last time out of which there is no shame. However, a loss really would set him back in his hopes to rise up the division.
We think this could be quite a one-sided affair. While Jacoby has been fighting at a high level for some time, recent results are pretty alarming and one has to fear for his chances here. Petrino can get back to winning ways and we expect him to do just that.
Prediction: Vitor Petrino to win
