UFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt: Yancy Medeiros vs Damir Hadzovic: Prediction and Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt will see a clash between Yancy Medeiros and Damir Hadzovic go down in the lightweight division. Both fighters are currently on a losing streak. Medeiros is currently on a 3-fight skid. Hadzovic is currently on a 2-fight skid. Hence, one might argue that they are fighting for their future in the promotion.

Former Strikeforce veteran, Medeiros, has been fighting in the UFC since 2013. ‘The Kid’ has won 6 out of his 14 fights in the organization. He has fought some notable names like Rustam Khabilov, Yves Edwards, Jim Miller, Dustin Poirier, Alex Oliveira, Donald Cerrone, Gregor Gillespie, and more during his time in the UFC.

As for the former Cage Warriors and Venator veteran, Hadzovic, he will make his 8th walk to the Octagon this weekend. A UFC fighter since 2016, ‘The Bosnian Bomber’ has racked up 3 wins in his 7 appearances in the organization. Marco Polo Reyes, Renato Carneiro are some of his most notable opponents.

Medeiros lost a decision against Lando Vannata in his last fight. Gregor Gillespie and Donald Cerrone stopped him in his previous two fights. A T/KO stoppage over Alex Oliveira at UFC 218 was his last win in the promotion.

As for Hadzovic, Carneiro submitted him in his last contest. A T/KO stoppage against Marco Polo Reyes in 2019 was his last win inside the Octagon.

Yancy Medeiros vs Damir Hadzovic: Analysis

The 33-year-old, Medeiros, has a professional record of 15-7-1 with 12 stoppage wins (8 T/KO and 4 submissions). Meanwhile, ‘The Bosnian Bomber’ has a professional record of 13-6 with 10 stoppages (7 T/KO wins and 3 submissions).

Medeiros, who has the better hands, heads into the fight with a reach advantage. Though ‘The Kid’ might be on a skid recently, his losses were against Vannata and Gillespie were competitive fights.

As for Hadzovic, his losses have come after very bad performances. Hence, Medeiros should be able to better Hadzovic with his experience and superior skills.

Final Prediction: Yancy ‘The Kid‘ Medeiros by unanimous decision.

Also Read: Everything You Need to Know About Cody Garbrandt and His Wife Danny Pimsanguan