Jacob preedom next fight against Hunter at 165 pounds

Jacob preedom next fight is an October 17 matchup with Hunter at Raging the cage 835, and he is moving down from 180 to 165 pounds for it. Speaking with FIGHT TALK WITH YOUR BOY THE WHATS NEXT KID, the MMA fighter said he wants to prove he can win after a loss. He also discussed what he saw in Hunter’s quick TKO victory, his preparation for the weight change and why he has not settled on a long-term goal in the sport.

What did Jacob preedom say about his next fight with Hunter?

Jacob preedom expects an exciting fight with Hunter on October 17, but he is not judging his opponent solely by a quick win. Hunter is coming off a victory that preedom believes ended by TKO in roughly 42 seconds, while preedom is coming off a loss. He wants the matchup to show more of what each fighter can do.

Hunter’s quick TKO win

Preedom said he does not know much about Hunter beyond the fight he watched. The short finish gave him little time to assess Hunter’s full range, although he came away seeing a hungry, skilled opponent. He said he would not sell Hunter short as he prepares for Raging the cage 835.

The contrast between their recent fights interests him. Hunter’s last outing ended in the first round; preedom said his own went to the end of the third. He wondered how Hunter would fare in the later rounds and said he would like a genuine feel for how good his opponent is.

Preedom’s approach to the matchup

Rather than build a plan around one brief performance, preedom said he intends to rely on his preparation. He wants to enter with confidence without treating Hunter as an easy opponent. The matchup also gives him a chance to test himself in a new weight class.

How did Jacob preedom develop his MMA fighting style?

Jacob preedom describes his goal as being well-rounded, both standing and on the ground. Before he began training about a year before the interview, his fighting experience came largely from street boxing and street fighting. He now works on defense and offense across the different parts of MMA rather than identifying one specialty.

That earlier experience did not, in his view, give him a broad understanding of fighting. Training has pushed him to think beyond what he knew before and to improve wherever a bout might go. He said he prides himself on becoming the best he can be in every aspect.

For the Hunter fight, that means letting his work in training determine what happens rather than making a prediction from Hunter’s short previous bout. Preedom framed confidence as something he needs to bring into the fight, while still respecting the skills he saw from his opponent.

Does Jacob preedom want to become a professional MMA fighter?

Jacob preedom is open to fighting professionally, but he has not decided how far he wants to take MMA. He was competing as an amateur when he discussed the Hunter fight and said people often ask about his future. For now, he does not have a clear answer beyond finding the idea of a professional career appealing.

His work outside MMA

Preedom works in a warehouse that supplies alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to large stores and smaller outlets, including Walmart and gas stations. He also said he hopes to become a CEO in the future. He did not describe a timetable for that ambition or connect it to a particular business.

His plans as an amateur

Although others have asked whether he might turn professional, preedom said he has not given that decision much thought yet. His immediate focus is the October 17 fight, rather than declaring a final destination in MMA. He described the possibility of competing professionally as attractive, not as a commitment he has already made.

Where can fans watch Jacob preedom fight, and what is his walkout plan?

Jacob preedom said the Hunter fight would stream on MILLIONS and that fans could seek tickets through the venue or the fighters. He believed the livestream would cost $15. His walkout song was still undecided, but he hoped to carry a spiritually meaningful gift from one of his coaches.

Tickets and the MILLIONS stream

Preedom said fans could contact him or another fighter about tickets, buy them at the venue, or look for a ticket link on the event poster. He directed those watching remotely to MILLIONS. His $15 estimate for the stream was given as a belief, not a confirmed price.

A gift from his coach

He had not chosen a walkout song. One detail he was looking forward to, though, was carrying a gift from a coach that he described as similar to prayer beads used in the Muslim community. Preedom said it had deep spiritual meaning to him, even though he could not recall exactly what his coach called it.

What did Jacob preedom say about coming back from a loss?

Jacob preedom sees the Hunter fight as a chance to prove that his previous loss does not define his ability to win. He said fighters trying to get a victory after a defeat can be particularly dangerous because they have something to prove. That is the position he believes he brings into this matchup.

In explaining his view, preedom contrasted a fighter seeking a first or comeback win with an undefeated opponent who might assume a losing record makes the fight easy. His point was about the risk of overlooking someone motivated to change that story, not a claim that Hunter has done so.

Preedom said he wants to prove himself as well as show fans he can win. His clearest statement of how he intends to approach Hunter was:

I'm just gonna walk in do what I do and my training do the talking

He said he has trained extremely hard and in many different ways for this fight. The result he is seeking is straightforward: a win after his loss, backed by the work he has put in with his coaches and teammates.

Why is Jacob preedom moving down to 165 pounds?

Jacob preedom is moving down from 180 to 165 pounds to see how he performs at a lighter weight. He said he feels amazing during the move and that several people have told him 165 could be his strongest weight. His preparation includes fasting, dietary changes and training with his teams.

Fasting and food changes

Preedom said he fasts both during and outside training camps. While preparing to move down, he cut back on foods and sugars he considered unhealthy and ate protein-rich foods, including grass-fed beef and steaks. He described the weight change as going well and said he felt strong approaching the fight.

Coaches and teams in Batavia and Attica

He credited both of his teams, based in Batavia and Attica, and thanked coaches Pete, Steve and Max along with his teammates. Preedom said they had helped him train in different ways for the Hunter matchup. He wants the work behind his first fight at 165 pounds to show when he competes.

Who is Jacob preedom?

Jacob preedom’s personal motto is to live for today because tomorrow is not promised.