A matchup between streaking middleweights Krzysztof Jotko and Sean Strickland is the latest addition to a UFC event in May.
Jotko (22-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) and Strickland (22-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC), who both ride three-fight winning streaks at 185 pounds, have agreed to meet, MMA Junkie verified with a person with knowledge of the matchup after Strickland’s management announced the fight Wednesday on social media.
The fight takes place at UFC Fight Night on May 1. A location, venue and broadcast plans have not been announced for the card.
Jotko, 31, hit a rough wall in 2017-2018, when he lost three consecutive fights after winning six of seven to begin his UFC tenure. He’s since rebounded, though, putting together another three-fight winning streak. The most recent victory saw him earn a unanimous decision win over Eryk Anders at UFC on ESPN 8 in May.
Strickland, 29, has had some trying times of his own. He lost two years of his career due to a motorcycle accident, and admits there was some belief he would never fight again. He made a comeback in October, though, and put together a pair of wins in a 14-day stretch, an achievement which earned him MMA Junkie’s “Comeback Fighter of the Year” award for 2020.
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- K.B. Bhullar vs. Andreas Michailidis
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- Krzysztof Jotko vs. Sean Strickland