Luca Iovine vs Andrey Tyshchenko Prediction: Tyshchenko to edge out Iovine in a close and exciting fight

The main card (fight 9 of 13) for Cage Warrior 162 is set to feature Luca Iovine and Andrey Tyshchenko. Both fighters are coming off impressive wins and are eager to prove themselves as the best in the division. The bout is scheduled to take place at the Fiera Roma in Rome, Italy. Luca Iovine's last match ended in a loss three months ago, and he is currently on a 2-fight losing streak. On the other hand, Andrey Tyshchenko's most recent fight was a unanimous decision win about 5 months ago. This fight is expected to have a significant impact on their future opportunities and rankings.

Luca Iovine has been on a challenging streak late in his career, currently enduring a 2-fight losing streak. While he holds an impressive record of 18 wins with 10 losses and 11 of his wins achieved through submissions, his recent performance has seen 7 losses in his last 10 fights. His last fight, which resulted in a loss, was against Salambek Damaev via submission at INNFERNO Fighting Championship 6. His most recent win took place in 2022, when he defeated Percy Herrera in the first round at the FederKombat Bellator Prelims via a rear-naked chop. Iovine secured the Tournament Championship in 2020 with a KO/TKO victory against Kenji Bortoluzzi but later lost it in the second round via submission to Stipe Brčić. He also faced losses in title bouts, including the Venator FC vacant bantamweight championship against Davide Baneschi in 2019 and a challenge for the Cage Warriors bantamweight championship against Nathaniel Wood.

secured a unanimous decision. In 2021, he faced a loss via unanimous decision against Zuriko Jojua. Tyshchenko's professional career commenced in 2018 at the KARS Fighting Championship, where he defeated Egor Brovko in the second round with a Guillotine Choke. He continued his winning streak with a victory over Vladimir Maidanik, achieved through a referee stoppage in the first round. Tyshchenko has demonstrated his skills by winning against formidable opponents, including Roma Pisnya, Maksym Shchuchik, and Kostyantin Deineka.

The matchup between Luca Iovine and Andrey Tyshchenko is indeed interesting, given Iovine's extensive experience with 28 fights, contrasting Tyshchenko's relative newcomer status with 8 fights. Tyshchenko will face a significant test in Iovine, who holds advantages in both height and age. While Tyshchenko may aim for an upset, the match is predicted to extend beyond the first round. Andrey Tyshchenko's fighting style is versatile, often opting for quick submissions, which can sometimes put him at a disadvantage. In his last fight, he showcased his striking skills, indicating a well-rounded approach to the game. As an emerging fighter, Tyshchenko has the potential to bring surprises and upsets to the match.